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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1904

108 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 3 of 6

Exhibition of Billiard Playing

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 March 1904 · page 2

On Monday evening last the members of the Kiama School of Arts were afforded an opportunity of witnessing a display of billiards which was a…

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Exhibition of Billiard Playing

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 25 March 1904 · page 2

On the evening of Monday last, at the Kiama School of [?] billiard room, the members of that ids[?]tution were afforded an opportunity of witnessing two exhibition…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 26 March 1904 · page 13

A meeting of the committee was held on Tuesday evening. Present: Messrs. R. J. Marshall, R. Cochrane, J. Swan, J. G. Fairley, E. Gibson, J…

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Royal Agricultural Show

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 30 March 1904 · page 2

As the day draws near for the opening of this popular annual exhibition the interest increases and large numbers of people havo already departed to the metropolis. One…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 1 April 1904 · page 2

was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday afternoon last, the following committeemen being present:—Messrs. Jas. Sharpe (president, in the chair), Alex…

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The Sydney Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 9 April 1904 · page 2

At the above show held during Easter week, the Royal Hunter's Contest, first prize of £50, was won by Mr. J. M. Arnott's Young Highlander, J. Phillips'…

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Some Agricultural Show History

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 9 April 1904 · page 2

MR. WM. GRRY. SKN., of Mount Salem, brought into our office yesterday a well-preserved copy of the ' Illawarra Mercury,' dated January 18, 1884,…

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Show Election

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 13 April 1904 · page 2

The ballot papers in connection with the election of the committee of the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association are now issued. The return of the papers is fixed for on for…

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Hunters at the Sydney Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 April 1904 · page 2

The hunter's section was one of the weak features at this years' Royal show. Entries were very small, and the jumping and hunting qualifications of many…

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Chrysanthemum Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 16 April 1904 · page 11
Also in Illawarra Mercury

In connection with the forthcoming Chrysanthemum Show a final meeting of the committee was held on Wednesday night. Judges, stewards…

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Show Judges' Reasons

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 16 April 1904 · page 3

MR. R. P. KEYS, of Bengella, Hunter River, is an ardent advocate of the principle of having reasons for judges decisions posted for the benefit of the public…

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Chrysanthemum Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 23 April 1904 · page 12
Also in Illawarra Mercury

The annual flower show and industrial competition in aid of the funds of the Presbyterian Church opened in the Town Hall, Wollongong, on Thursday…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 April 1904 · page 2

A largely-attended Committee meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Society was held yesterday afternoon, when the principal business. transacted was…

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Chrysanthemum Show

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 27 April 1904 · page 2

The two concluding nights of the Chrysanthemum Show were quite equal to the opening—to be superior were a matter of exceptional difficulty. The performance of…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1904 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above Society was held on Tuesday afternoon last, the following members of the Committee being present :—The President (in,…

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Chrysanthemum Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The secretary of the Chrysanthemum Show, held last week, informs us that the gross takings, when all funds are received, will be well over £90, the expenses,…

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Chrysanthemum Show

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 4 May 1904 · page 2

A meeting of stallholders and others connected with the late show was held on Monday evening, Rev. D. M'Kay Barnett presiding. A report and interim…

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