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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1897

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The Dapto Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 January 1897 · page 2

To-morrow the annual exhibition of the Dapto A. and H. Association will be opened. Mr. Chippindall informs us that 2000 entries have been received,…

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The Dapto A. and H. Society 40Th Annual Exhibition. Second Day. Opened by the Minister for Justice

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 2

"You appear to have made satisfactory arrangements with the Clerk of the Weather," remarked a distinguished visitor at the Dapto show on Thursday to the…

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The Royal Agricultural Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 2

IN connection with the Royal Agricultural Society's next Easter Show, the Board of Exports, with the approval of the Government have arranged a number of special…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 14 January 1897 · page 2

THE Committee of the above met on Tuesday last. Present—Messrs. J. James (President) H. T. Robb, T. Fredericks, H. Colley, J. Love, T. Brown, W. Flnlaysoo,…

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Albion Park Tenth Annual Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 14 January 1897 · page 2

THE above show was opened yesterday in beautiful weather The rains of a few days ago bad greatly dispelled the dryness and bleaching influence of the heat wave…

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Kiama Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 2

THE entries for the kiama show total considerably over 8000—the largest number ever received for a Kiama show, even beating the National Show of 1892. Mr…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1897 · page 2

The committee of the Dapto A. and H. Society held a meeting in the hall on Wednesday evening, when there were present—Messrs. C. J. Cullen…

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The Approaching Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1897 · page 2

Tuesday next will witness the official opening of the Agricultural Society's Exhibition; and unusual interest will attach to this as being the first Show to…

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The Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1897 · page 2

Matters in connection with the annual exhibition of the Wollongong A. H. and I. Association are progressing very satisfactorily, and everything points to…

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Kiama Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 2

As is generally known thoughout the district, the above show will be opened to-day by the Hon. J. H. Carruthers, Minister for Lands, and will be continued…

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Kiama Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 2

THUS a Southern exchange:—"The original and always the best," are the words in which a certain patent powder man invariably introduces his goods to…

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The Kiama Show

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 28 January 1897 · page 2

Delightful weather favored the Kiama A. H. and I. Society for its annual exhibition, which was opened by Hon. J. H. Carruthers on Monday last in the…

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The Wollongong Show. to Be Opened by the Postmaster-general

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 28 January 1897 · page 2

The Hon. Joseph Cook, Postmaster-General, has consented to visit Wollongong on the second day of the A., H. and I. Association's show and declare…

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Kiama Show. a Gorgeous Success. the New Ground Vastly Appreciated. Records All Round

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1897 · page 2

Patron: MR. ALEXANDER CAMPUELL, M.P.: President: Mr. JOHN JAMES: Vice-Presidents: Messrs THOMAS BROWN, J.P., GEO. COUCM, J.P.' Treasurer: MR. GEO. I. SEPTON: Committee:…

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The Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 2

The 15th annual exhibition of the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association takes place on Wednesday and Thursday next, and the committee confidently anticipate…

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The Kiama Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 2

On Tuesday the attendance at the Kiama show reached between two and three thousand persons in the afternoon, and the total receipts on that day realised £47 6s…

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Entertainment for Show Nights

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 2

Professor Mackay, who on several occasions has received indisputable evidence of appreciation by the people of Wollongong, has engaged the Town Hall for Wednesday…

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Public Holiday and the Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 2

Tn next Tuesday's Gazette the second day of the Wollongong Show (Thursday next), will be declared a public holiday throughout the Illawarra and Woronora electorates,…

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The Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1897 · page 2

To-morrow will see the opening of the fifteenth show under the auspices of the Wollongong Agricultural Association, and all indications at the time of writing point to the…

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Wollongong Show.—Train Arrangements

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1897 · page 2

HOLIDAY excursion tickets will be issued to Wollong ng at Sydney. Nowra, and intermediate stations on Wednesday, 3rd February, and thereafter by trains timed…

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