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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1902

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Ministers Union and the Show

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 2

At a meeting of the Wollongong Agricultural Association a letter was received from the Ministers' Union asking if the committee of the association would receive…

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Kiama Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 2

Mr "Syd" Hurst understands well how to run swimming carnivals from the way he got things off the mark on New Years' Day. Eight events (two of them of six…

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Kiama Swimming Club Carnival

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 2

THE annual carnival in connection with the Kiama Swimming Club eventuated in Blowhole Point Bath on Wednesday and was, without doubt, one of the most…

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The Dapto Show. Next Wednesday and Thursday Large Entries

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 2

The above show, which is the first in the round of South Coast exhibitions, opens on Wednesday next and will be continued on Thursday. Judging by the large…

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The Dapto Show. To-day and To-morrow

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 2

It is almost needless for us to remind our readers that this is the opening day of the Dapto Show, which will also be continued to-morrow. The entries are particularly…

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The Albion Park Show. to Be Opened by the Colonial Treasurer

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 11 January 1902 · page 2

In our advertising columns this issue will be found full particulars relating to the above show, which takes place next Wednesday and Thursday. The opening…

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Dapto Agricultural Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 3

ON Thursday, the second day of the Dapto Show, there was a record attendance, and the weather was all that could be desired. In last issue we stated that Mr. G. W…

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The Late Dapto Show

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 2

The takings for the two days showed an inclose of £5 on the takings of the previous year. The weight of the bullock used at the…

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Wollongong Swimming Club. Exhibition by Miss Kellermann

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 2

The second meeting of the above club was held in the St. Michael's school-room on Monday evening, and about 20 swimmers were present. Rev. G. D'Arcy Irvine…

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The Kiama Show. Completing Arrangements

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 2

THE Committee of the Kiama A. and H. Society are working hard to make the coming show a success and for some time past have been holding meeting weekly…

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Albion Park Show. To-day and Tomorrow

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 2

The Albion Park annual show, which is to be formally opened to-day by the Hon. Thomas Waddell, Colonial Treasurer, promises to be a record event. And that…

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Side Shows and Games of Chance. to Be Allowed at the Kiama Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 2

AT a committee meeting of the Kiama A. and H. Society yesterday, Mr. Spinks moved that the resolution passed on the 24th December,…

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Kiama Show Matters

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 17 January 1902 · page 3

Free entries close to-day. Mr. Kidd, Minister for Agriculture, has been invited to open the show, but he cannot yet say whether he will be able to…

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Albion Park Show. a Successful Exibition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 17 January 1902 · page 2

THE Albion Park Agricultural Society held their fifteenth annual exhibition on Wednesday and Thursday last, which proved a decided success, The day of opening…

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Albion Park Show a Successful Exhibition

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 2

THE Committee of the Albion Park A. and H. Society, and for the matter of that, the whole district, were naturally pleased with the excellent Show…

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Kiama A. and H. Society Another Special Grant

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 2

MR. ALEX, CAMPBELL, M.P., has received an intimation from the Department of Agriculture informing him that a special grant of £100 has been…

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The Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 2

The Wollongong show of January 30, 31 and February 1st promises to be as successful as any of its predecessors, A splendid programme of events has been arranged,…

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The Wollongong Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 21 January 1902 · page 2

THE Wollongong annual show opens on Thursday, 30th inst., and continues over Saturday, 1st February. The exhibition promises to be an exceptionally good one,…

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Presbyterian Village Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 2

A Village Fair, in connection with the Presbyterian Church at Bulli was opened in the Woonona Music Hall on Friday last under favorable auspices. Mr. Quong…

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Sale of Wollongong Show Privileges

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 2

Mr. Frank Bevan disposed of the privileges for the Wollongong show on Monday as follows: No. 1 publican's booth, S. Clout £34; No. 2, publician's…

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