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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1901

166 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 9

Kiama Agricultural Association. Winding Up Show Affairs. Splendid Financial Outlook

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 2

THE Committee of the above Association met in the Council Chamber on Tuesday last for the purpose of squaring up matters connected with the show. There were…

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Exhibition of Prize Cattle. on Second Show Days

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 2

At a meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Society on Tuesday last, (as reported by the "Independent,") Mr. Craig brought under notice the fact…

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The Nowra Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 2

The above show opened on Wednesday and was continued on Thursday. The attendance was equal to last year, and the entries in all sections were records…

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Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1901 · page 2

The Men's Institute Swimming Carnival to-morrow promises to be a booming success. The programme is large and varied, there being races for young…

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Nowra Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 19 February 1901 · page 3

THE above show was successfully held on Wednesday and Thursday last. There were a number of visitors present from this district. Amongst the judges in the cattle…

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Potato Growing Exhibition

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 February 1901 · page 2

THE Kiama Agricultural Association's potato-growing competition is an interesting event (writes "Talpa" in the "Australasian") and one that should be…

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Show Band Contests

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1901 · page 2

With a view of making the band contest for next show worthy of the town and district, Mr, A. G. Bodimeade, of Crown-street, has generously donated…

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Kiama School of Arts. Ladies' Committee. Bazaar and Chrysanthemum Show to Be Held

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 22 February 1901 · page 2

A MEETING of ladies called by the School of Arts Committee, to make arrangements for a suitable opening of the new building, was largely a tended, there being present:…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 February 1901 · page 2

On Thursday night the annual meeting of the above society was held in the Agricultural Hall, Dapto. Mr. C. J. Cullen presided, and there was a good attendance…

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A Local Show Protest

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1901 · page 4

THE Committee of the Kiama Agricultural Society met on Tuesday morning last to deal further with the protest entered by Mr. Chas. M'Glinchey against the first…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 14

The annual meeting of the above society took place in the hall on Thursday evening, last week. Present:—Messrs. C. J. Cullen (president), R. J…

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Albion Park Agricultural Society Secretaryship. Resignation of Mr. H. FRYER

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 2

Mr. H. Fryer, J.P., owing to pressure of other business, has been compelled to refuse re-election to the office of secretary and collector to the Albion Park…

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The Show and Side-shows. (To the Editor, South Coast Times.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 16

SIR,—I read to-day, in a recent issue of the "Illawarra Mercury," a report of the financial success of the late Show in Wollongong. The writer says: "All…

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Tomorrow's Swimming Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 5 March 1901 · page 2

A VERY satisfactory sultyhas been made for the swimming races which take place in the Kiama gentlemen's bath tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon. The Wollonglong…

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Show Judging

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 5 March 1901 · page 2

THE following letter was sent to the editor of the Milton " Times." Sir,—In your account of the Ulladulla Show relation; to "Dairy Produce" you…

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Alleged "Foxing" about a Show Horse

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 7 March 1901 · page 2

At a meeting of the Berry Agricultural Society on Friday a protest by a Mrs. Hannigan against Mr. J. C. Johnson receiving first prize for maiden…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 11

Dapto A and H. Society's committee have elected Mr. Walter Evans president, Mr. George Lindsay (Unanderra) vice-president, A. B. Chippindall…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. Election of Officers. Dates Fixed for Next Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 2

At the meeting of the above society on Wednesday evening, Mr. P Osborne was elected patron; Mr. W. Evans, president; Mr. George Lindsay (Unanderra)…

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The Show and Side-shows. (To the Editor, South Coast Times.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 16

SIR,—The Rev. Mr. Davies' letter in your last issue, on the above question, has forestalled another similar communication in reference to the same matter…

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Kiama A and H Society Election of Officers. Mr Thos. Fredericks Elected President. Fixing the Show Dates

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 March 1901 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the Committee a the above Society was held yesterday afternoon, there being present—Messrs. T. Brown (in the Chair), A. Nicholson,…

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