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Shows & fairs, 1901

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

Chrysanthemum Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 27 April 1901 · page 11

The show and fete, annually promoted by the Presbyterian congregation, was to nave been opened in the Town Hall on Friday (yesterday) night. The hall…

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The Chrysanthemum Show. Opened Last Night

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 27 April 1901 · page 2

The annual chrysanthemum, show in connection with the Wollongong Presbyterian Church was officially opened at the Town Hall last night by Mr. A. Campbell,…

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Berry Agricultural Society. a Two Days' Show. Re-joining the Union

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 30 April 1901 · page 2

THE committee of the above society met on Friday last, there being present:—Messrs. D Thosburn (President), Osborne, John and James Stewart, Taylor, Knox, Wilson,…

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The Chrysanthemum Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 30 April 1901 · page 3

The Presbyterian Chrysanthemum Show, which was opened at the Town Hall on Friday evening, was continued on Saturday Afternoon and evening. Owing to the…

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Berry A. & H. Society. a Two Days' Show. Re-joining the Union

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 May 1901 · page 2

THE Committee of the above Society Met on Friday afternoon, there being present—Messrs. D. Thorburn President), C. W. Osborne, John Stewart,…

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A Progressive Agricultural Society

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 4 May 1901 · page 2

Prior to the election of officers for the Wollongong Agricultural Association, the president Mr. A. Campbell, M.P.) apologised for his non-attendance at the annual…

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Chrysanthemum Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 4 May 1901 · page 11

The lady stallholders and committee connected with the recent Presbyterian Church Chrysanthemum Show, met on Wednesday, last. Rev. C. A. White…

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Chrysanthemum Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 4 May 1901 · page 5

The Presbyterians of Wollongong had their annual flower show and fete in the Town Hall, beginning on Friday evening, last week. The opening ceremony was…

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The late Chrysanthemum Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 4 May 1901 · page 2

Though the weather conditions were so very adverse, the Chrysanthemum Show held on 27th and 28th ult. in aid of the Wollongong Presbyterian Church Repair…

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Agricultural Society's Social

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 18 May 1901 · page 2

The annual social of the Wollongong A., H., and I. Association promises to be a big success. The committee of management, MEsdames Boys, Copas, F. Makin,…

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Wollongong Agricultural Society's Social

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 2

The annual social of the Wollongong A., H., and I. Association which was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening last, although not numerously attended, was a…

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Industrial Exhibition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 31 May 1901 · page 3

At the Young People's Industrial Exhibition in Sydney this week, Miss Dora H. Holbrook was equal fur 2nd prize with another lady in the class,…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 8 June 1901 · page 10

The committee met on Thursday evening, present: Messrs. W. Evans (president), G. Lindsay (Unanderra), R. Cochrane, B. J. Marshall, J. M'Phail…

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Berry Agricultural Society a Special Grant Obtained

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 June 1901 · page 2

THE Committee of the above Society met on Friday afternoon, There were present — messrs. D. Thorburn (President). T. M'I[?], W. M[?]ffiit, J. B…

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A. and H. Society's Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 22 June 1901 · page 11

Notwithstanding that a fairly large and approving audience assembled—under trying meteorological conditions—at the Town Hall, Wollongong, on Wednesday…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. Resignation of the Secretary

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 27 June 1901 · page 2

The Dapto A. and H. Society held its monthly meeting on Monday evening. The resignation of Mr. A. B Chippindall as hon. secretary was accepted, and Mr. Geo…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 29 June 1901 · page 13

The committee met on Monday evening, present, Messrs. W. Evans, (president) E. T. Evans, A. J. Walker, R. Cochrone, R. J. Marshall, W. H…

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Kiama A and H Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 29 June 1901 · page 2

THE committee of the above Society met on Tuesday last, there being present—Messrs. T. Fredericks (President), W. Dymock, J. Miller,…

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Kiama P., P., C., & D. Society. Fourteenth Annual Show. a Fine Display of Birds

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 5 July 1901 · page 2

THE 14th annual exhibition of the above Society took place in the Agricultural Pavilion on Tuesday and Wednesday last. The reputation the Society holds for good…

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Kiama Poultry Society. Fourteenth Annual Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 6 July 1901 · page 2

THE above Society's show closed on Wednesday night. Although such an excellent display was in evidence, it did not seem to attract the public in the way…

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