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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1899

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Albion Park Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 3 January 1899 · page 3

AT a meeting of the Committee of the above society on Wednesday last a letter was read from Mr. David Hyam, Shoalhaven, asking the names of the judges in…

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Swimming Carnival. a Very Large Attendance and a Pleasant Day's Sport

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 3 January 1899 · page 2

THE Swimming Carnival organised by the re-constructed Kiama Amateur Swimming Club was brought to a very successful issue at the Blowhole Reserve Bath yesterday…

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Kiama A. and H. Society Arranging for the Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 January 1899 · page 2

A COMMITTEE meeting of the above Society was held yesterday afternoon there being present — Messrs. T. Brown (President) T. Fredriks, J…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 5 January 1899 · page 2

THE above society's committee met in the Council Chamber on Tuesday last, when there were present :—Mesars Thos. Brown (President). T. Fredericks J. Pike.' W…

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Dapto Agricultural Society

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 7 January 1899 · page 2

In compliance with a request from the above society, Mr Archibald Campbell invited the Minister for Agriculture (Hon. Joseph Cook) to open the Dapto…

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Cinematograph Exhibition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 January 1899 · page 2

WE desire to draw the attention of our readers to an advertisement which appears in our business columns relative to a Cinematograph exhibition, etc., to be given in…

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Kiama Agricultural Society. Its Position and Prospects. the Coming Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 10 January 1899 · page 2

THE above Society, if it cannot claim the distinction of being the actual Pioneer ins[?]tution of its kind in the colony, can certainly boast of being one of the most…

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The Coming Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 10 January 1899 · page 2

In connection with the next annual show, which takes place on the Church Point on the 25th and 26th instant, the list of prix offered in the various sections is…

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Albion Park Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 10 January 1899 · page 2

On Wednesday and Thursday of next week the Albion Park Annual Show takes place This event always provides a great amount of pleasure to its p[?]tons, and th[?]…

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Kiama A. and H. Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 January 1899 · page 2

A COMMITTER meeting of the above Society was hold yesterday afternoon there being present—Messrs. T. Brown (President), Jas. Wood, J, Pike, H. T…

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Berry A. and H. Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 January 1899 · page 4

THE committee of the Berry Agriculture Association met on Friday after successful exhibitor in the collection of farm produce, on the ground that the…

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Berry Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 12 January 1899 · page 2

THE committee of the Berry Agricultural Society met on Friday afternoon, the President in the chair. Mr. Thompson explained that owing to…

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The Berry Show. the Dairy Atile

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 12 January 1899 · page 2

AFTER weeks of raging drought the Berry Show came as a pleasant surprise. In viewing the sleek, well-conditioned stock so largely represented there, for the time…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. 42Nd Annual Exhibition. Second Day

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 14 January 1899 · page 2

Despite the decidedly unpleasant weather conditions that prevailed on Thursday—strong winds carrying with them clouds of dust—there was a capital…

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Kiama Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 January 1899 · page 2
Also in The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal

We have been asked to draw the attention of intending exhibitors to the fact that the date of closing the free entries is Tuesday next, 17th January. It is to be hoped…

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The Albion Park Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 14 January 1899 · page 2

On wednesday next the Albion Park show will be opened by the Postmaster-General, Hon. Varney Parkes. Mr. Fryer, the secretary, informs us that…

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Kiama Agricultural Society. £100 Granted by Government

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 17 January 1899 · page 2

MR. ALEK, CAMPBETH, M.P., sonde un the following letter, received by him from the Under-Secretary for Minen and Agriculture, for general informations:—…

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Cycling Carnival Piano

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 17 January 1899 · page 2

The drawing for the handsome Nanon piano given away in connection with the recent cycling carnival took place last night, being conducted by a committee…

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Albion Park Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 17 January 1899 · page 2

THE twelfth annual exhibition of the A.P. A. and H. Society takes place on Wednesday and Thursday next. The event is always a great success: and this year,…

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