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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1902

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Kiama A. and H. Society. Annual General Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 2

THE annual general meeting of the above Society took place yesterday after noon, there being a fair attendance. Mr. Thos. Frederick, (President) provided…

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Kiama Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1902 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the above Society was held on Tuesday, about 40 members being present. The President presided. COMMITEE'S REPORT, 1901-2…

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Kiama A. and H. Society. Annual General Meeting. Games of Chance Question

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 1 March 1902 · page 2

THE following is the continuation of our report from Wednesday's issue, of the annual meeting of the above Society, held on Tuesday last…

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Robertson Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 1 March 1902 · page 11

The twenty-second annual exhibition of the Robertson Agricultural Society was opened on Thursday. The weather conditions were unfavourable, being dry…

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Kiama A. and H. Society and Games of Chance. to the Editor

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 2

SIR,—I was both surprised and amused when I found accompanying my ballot paper for the election of committeemen to carry out the affairs of the Kiama A. and…

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Side-show Referendum

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 2

The committee of the Kiama Agricultural Society has decided to refer to a ballot referendum of the members of the institution, whether side-shows and…

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Professor Mackay's Entertainment. a First-class Show

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 2

On Saturday night, at the Town Hall, Professor Mackay introduced one of the best all-round variety shows that has appeared at Wollongong for many years…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 11

A meeting of the committee of the above was held on Thursday evening, the business of which was to elect officers Mr. W. Evans, president, announced…

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Kiama A. and H. Society Election of Office Bearers

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 2

THE Committtee of the above Society met yesterday, there bring present—Messrs. T. Fredericks (in the chair), E. M'Clolland, J. Laze, T. Brown, P. A…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1902 · page 2

THE newly elected committee met on Tuesday for the purpose of electing the office-bearers for the ensuing year. There were present Messrs. F. Fredericks (in the chair)…

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Proposed National South Coast Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1902 · page 2

AT a special meeting of the Berry Agricultural Association held on Monday night the president (Mr. H. D. Morton) outlined a scheme for holding a national show, at…

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A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 29 March 1902 · page 12

A meeting of the committee of the Wollongong A., H., and I. Association was held in the Council Chamber, on Tuesday evening. Present: Messrs…

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The Sydney Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1902 · page 2

At the Easter Show in Sydney in the Jersey section, Mr. A. Lang's Magnet's Lad II. secured first prize for bull, 4yrs and over. In the heavy draught section…

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At Sydney Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 29 March 1902 · page 10

At the Sydney Show, on Thursday, Mrs. Elliott, of Wollongong, secured the first prize for best equestrienne. Lindsay Bros. secured two seconds with Wallace…

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Proposed National South Coast Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 29 March 1902 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the Berry Agricultural Association was held on Monday night, The President, Mr. M. D. Morton, outlined a scheme for…

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Albion Park A. and H. Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 April 1902 · page 2

A MEETING of the committee of the above society was held on Wednesday evening last, when there were present:—Messrs. Fraser (President),…

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National South Coast Show

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 2 April 1902 · page 2

A special meeting of the Berry Agricultural Association was held last week. The president (Mr. H. D. Morton) outlined scheme for holding a…

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Sydney's Commonwealth Show, No. 2

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 April 1902 · page 5

Last your was the first Commonwealth Show in Sydney, and no efforts are being spared to make this year's a worthy second. Bigger entries, bigger crowds, bigger…

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A. and H. Association

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 11

The following are the nominations for members of committee, Wollongong A., H., and I. Association:—Messrs. Beatson, Bedford, Benson, Bevan, Boys…

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That South Coast National Show

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 9 April 1902 · page 2

Says the Albion Park "Herald":— "Morton, M.P., is barracking for a National Show down South, a counterblast, seemingly, to Mr. Beatson's…

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