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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1900

173 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 9

The Chrysanthemum Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 1 May 1900 · page 2

The above show, under tho auspices of tho Presbyterian Church, which was opened on Friday and continued on Saturday, was in overy way a most pronounced…

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Wollongong Agricultural Society

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 5 May 1900 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of the new committee took place on Thursday evening, when the retiring president and two vice-presidents—Messrs. A. Campbell, MP., J…

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Agricultural Society's Bazaar

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 5 May 1900 · page 2

The bazaar under the auspices of the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association will open on Thursday next. The arrangements are well forward,and the appearance of the stalls…

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Chrysanthemum Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 5 May 1900 · page 16

The chrysanthemum show and fete, by means of which the Presbyterians of Wollongong annually add to their church funds, began in the Town Hall…

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Export Butter at the Royal Agricultural Show. Judges' Report

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 May 1900 · page 2

APPENDED is a copy of a communication forwarded to the management of the Berry Central Butter Factory with regard to their butter exhibited in the export class, and for…

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Mr. Beatson and the Agricultural Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 12 May 1900 · page 2

As a secretary in any capacity, Mr. J.A. Beatson can be measured only by himself. Therefore, when it is said, and truly said of him that in his efforts to make the present…

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The Autumn Carnival. Come to Stay

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 12 May 1900 · page 2

The autumn carnival now booming at tho Wollongong Town Hall is so fascinating in public attraction that it is not improbable that it has "come to stay" as an annual…

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The Minister for Justice ami the Carnival Bazaar

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 12 May 1900 · page 2

In consequence of the Cabinet being considering a life and death capital case on Thursday, the Minister Justice was unable to attend the Wollongong Agricultural…

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A.H. & I. Association's Bazaar and Autumn Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 12 May 1900 · page 2

The Town Hall presented an unusually animated appearance last night, when the bazaar and autumn carnival arranged to benefit the Agricultural Association in a…

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Berry Agricultural Association. Show Dates, Parades of Stock, Etc

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 15 May 1900 · page 2

AT a meeting of the Berry A. and H. Society's committee last week, a letter was received from the Kiama society acknowledging receipt of a post card informing…

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Kiama and Berry Show Dates

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 May 1900 · page 3

AT the last Committee meeting of the Berry Agricultural Society. A letter was received from the Kiama Society acknowledging receipt…

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Agricultural Society's Bazaar. a Pronounced Success. Visit of the Minister for Justice

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 17 May 1900 · page 2

The agricultural bazaar was continued on Monday, the attendance again being very large. The door prize of a heifer (presented by Mr. E. H. S. Nicolle, of the Lake) was…

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The Late Bazaar. Agricultural Society Benefits to the Extent of £147 Odd. a Splendid Result

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 19 May 1900 · page 2

The settleing-up meeting of the Wollongong A. H. and I. Association was held yesterday afternoon in the council chambers. The total income from all sources amounted…

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Albion Park A. and H. Association

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 May 1900 · page 2

ON Thursday evening, 19th inst., a meeting of the committee of the above Society was held, the following gentlemen being present:—Messrs. J. Brownlee (President),…

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Show Parades and Jugding. Ministerial Meddling Re-sented. Experts Criticised by Mr. Donald Kennedy

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 31 May 1900 · page 2

AT the annual meeting of the Ulladulla Agricultural Society. on 21st inst., Mr. D. Kennedy, in the course of a criticism of the committee's report, made some strong…

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Singer Sewing Machine Show Room

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 June 1900 · page 2

In our advertising columns it will be noticed that the Singer Manufacturing Company have opened a new show room in Crown street opposite the Town Hall. The…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 23 June 1900 · page 14

There was a meeting of the committee on Wednesday evening, last week. Present: Messrs. C. J. Cullen (President), G. Lindsay (Horsely), W…

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Berry A. and H. Association

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 26 June 1900 · page 3

AT the Berry Agricultural Association meeting a letter was received from the Cootamundra Society, asking that a delegate be sent to the conference in Sydney…

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The Berry Poultry Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 26 June 1900 · page 3

THE second annual exhibition under the auspices of the Berry P. P. C. and D. Society to be held on July 3 and 4, promises to equal, if not surpass, that of last year…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 28 June 1900 · page 2

THE Committee of the above Society met in the Council Chamber on Tuesday last, when there were present:—Messrs. Thomas Brown (President, in the…

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