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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1898

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1898 · page 2

In another column will be found the advertisement of the Royal Agricultural Society's Easter Show, which takes place at Moore Park, Sydney, from 6th to 12 April next…

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A Fair Criterion

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 17 February 1898 · page 4

Since the days of Eve the acquisition of perfect health and beauty of form have been the desideration of every woman. Ninon de [?]Enalos, the celebrated French…

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Dapto A. and H. Association

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 26 February 1898 · page 2

The annual meeting of the A. and H. Society was held in the hall on Thursday evening. There was only a very small attendance, apparently little interest…

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Picnic on Lake Illawarra. Albion Park A. and H. Association

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 26 February 1898 · page 2

On Thursday a very enjoyable outing took place on Gooseberry Island, the occasion being a return picnic tendered to Mr. W. C. Dunster, ex-president of…

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Albion Park A. AND H. SOCIETY. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 3 March 1898 · page 2

SIR,—The election of a new committee in connection with this society resulted in one gentleman of marked ability, energy and enthusiasm, who had formerly done…

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Bulli and Woonona News. Fancy Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1898 · page 2

A fancy fair in aid of the funds of the Presbyterian Church was opened in the Oddfellows' Hall, Bulli, yesterday evening by Mr. J. B. Nicholson, M.P. An…

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Exhibition of Home Industries. an Excellent Display

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1898 · page 2

An "exhibition of home industries" in connection with the Congregational Church was opened at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon by Mr. A. Campbell, M.P., in…

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Exhibition of Home Industries

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 March 1898 · page 2

There was a fair attendance at the Town Hall on Saturday evening, and many and hearty were the expressions of admiration concerning the decoration of…

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Bulli and Woonona News. Fancy Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 March 1898 · page 2

The fancy fair in aid of the funds of the Presbyterian Church was a great success. As briefly stated in these columns on Saturday, the fair was opened on Friday…

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South Coast Show Dates

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 8 March 1898 · page 2

AT the usual Committee meeting of the Berry Agricultural Association, held on Friday last, Mr. J. B Taylor moved the motion standing in his same that it is…

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Moss Vale Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1898 · page 3

THE above show took place on Thursday and Friday last. In the cattle section Mr. J. W. Cole's bull Major V. secured the champion prize (the 41st about four…

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The Berrima Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1898 · page 2

The annual show held at Moss Vale on Thursday Friday and Saturday was very successful. On the second day the gate receipts amounted to over £155…

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Our Dapto Letter. A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the A. and H. Society was held in the hall on Friday last, when there were president—The president (Mr. C J. Cullen), Messrs…

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Drink on Show Grounds

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 5 April 1898 · page 2

AN application in which a good deal of interested was heard at the Parramatta Court on Friday, when James Thomas Luckey sought to obtain a license to sell…

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The Cycling Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 7 April 1898 · page 2

The following are the handicaps in connection with the principal events at the cycling sports to be held at Wollongong on Monday next. Fully a dozen names have…

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Royal Agricultural Show

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 7 April 1898 · page 2

At the show yesterday Messrs. Lindsay Bros, of Unanderra, won seven first prizes, including two championships and one second prize in the cattle classes…

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The Cycling Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 9 April 1898 · page 2

The members of the committee of the local branch of the League of Wheelmen feel confident that, should favorable weather be experienced on Monday…

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Albion Park A. and H. Association

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 2

A MEETING of the above was held last week, when there were present Mr. J. Brownlee (President), and Messrs, W. C. Duaster, W. Fryer, W. Sharp, Don. Raison, A…

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The Cycling Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 2

THE officials of the local branch of the League of Wheelmen held a meeting about 10 o'clock on Monday morning, and unanimously agreed that, in view of…

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Chrysanthemum Show and Industrial Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 30 April 1898 · page 2

The annual chrysanthemum show and industrial exhibition in aid of the funds of he wollongong Presbyterian Church was formally open at the Town Hall last night…

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