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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1903

130 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 7

Kiama Poultry Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 19 June 1903 · page 2

The 16th annual show in connection with the Kiama Poultry, Pigeon, Canary and Dog Society was held on Tuesday and Wednesday last in the Oddfellows' and…

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Kiama Poultry Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 20 June 1903 · page 3

THE above show came to a success ful conclusion on Wednesday night The patronage of the public was, we regret to say, not of such an…

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Berry Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 July 1903 · page 2

THE Committee of the above Association met on Thursday afternoon last, there being present—Messrs. (in the chair), Jones, Timma, Osborne, M'Intyre,…

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Agricultural Society's Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 15 July 1903 · page 2

We are desired to remind those of our renders who are desirous of spending a pleasant evening that the annual dance in aid of the Wollongong A. H. and I…

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Kiama A. and H. Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 July 1903 · page 2

THE monthly Committee meeting of the above Society was hold yesterday afternoon, there being present—Messrs J. Love (President), H. T. Robb, Jas…

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Berry Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 August 1903 · page 3

THE committee of the Berry Agricultural Society met on Thursday afternoon, the President (Mr. H. D. Morton) in the chair. There were also present Messrs…

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Rose Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 2

A Rose Show and Industrial Exhibition in connection with the Congregational Church is to be held at the Town Hall on October 22nd, 23rd, and 24th next. On the 29th…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1903 · page 2

THE usual meeting of the committee of the above took place on Tuesday last there being present—Messrs. J. Love (President, in the chair), C. W. Craig, J. and T. James…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 29 August 1903 · page 3

THE usual meeting of the committee of the above took place on Tuesday last, there being present—Messrs. J. Love (President, in the chair), C. W. Craig, J…

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The Axeman's Carnival. a Big Entry. Some Famous Choppers. the American Champion to Compete

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 5 September 1903 · page 2

The great axeman's carnival, which is set down for Friday and Saturday next at Bode's grounds, promises to be a great success in every way. Already the…

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Borry A. and H. Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 September 1903 · page 2

THE committee of the above Society met on Friday afternoon, there being present Messrs. Morton (President), in the chair, Graham, Gray, Timms, James,…

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Axemen's Carnival. Friday and Saturday Next. Exciting Contests. State Champions to Take Part. Some Splendid Contests Expected

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 9 September 1903 · page 2

The grand axemen's carnival, for which entries have been received from the United States of America and nearly all the States of the Commonwealth, takes place at Bode's…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 15 September 1903 · page 2

At the last meeting of the above the question of railing in the parade ring was again opened and caused considerable discussion. Some of the speakers were in…

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Berry A. and H. Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 September 1903 · page 2

AT last week's Committee meeting of the Berry Agricultural Society. Mr. Quirk submitted the report of the subcommittee appointed to confer on the…

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Albion Park A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 16 September 1903 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Albion Park A. and H. Society the question of railing in the parade ring was again opened, and caused considerable discussion. Some of…

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Axemen's Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 16 September 1903 · page 2

Bode's grounds never looked more perfect than they did on Saturday last for the concluding day of the Axemen's Carnival. The attendance was only fair. The Wollongong…

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Borry Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 19 September 1903 · page 2

VERY few agricultural societies along the South Coast, or for the matter of that throughout the State, do much to justify their existence beyond holding the annual…

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Albion Park Show Opening

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 23 September 1903 · page 2

In the course of the interview with the Colonial Treasurer last week concerning the Albion Park Court House matter, the Mayer of Shellharbor (Mr. W. Fryer) made…

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St. Augustine's, Bulli. Novelty Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 26 September 1903 · page 2

That flourishing church—St. Augustine's, Bulli—with the intention of wiping clean of the slate the last remanan[?] of debt in connection with the church, an item of…

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Kiama A. and H. Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 September 1903 · page 2

A MEETING of the above Society took place yesterday afternoon, there being present—Messrs, J. Love (President) Alex. Slow, J. Walker, H. T. and…

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