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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1905

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the above was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday afternoon, when the following were present:—Messrs. J. Sharpe, P. A…

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The Dapto Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 12

The Show season opened as usual at Dapto, the days being Wednesday and Thursday. The weather was rather warm, though tempered by a north-east…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee of the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association held during the week it was decided that tenders be called for…

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Albion Park Show

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 2

The Albion Park show opens to-day and will be continued to-morrow, Mr. G. W. [?] M.P., performing the official opening ceremony. This is without doubt one…

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Baker's Bread. the Dapto Show Award. Who Won the Prize?

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 2

Mr. A. G. Bodimeado, proprietor of "The Model Bakery," writes, directing attention to an error in our report of the Dapto show results, in which it [?] paper…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1905 · page 2

A MEETING of the above was held on Tuesday to make arrangements in connection with the forthcoming show. The following committeemen were present:—…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 21 January 1905 · page 2

In our advertising columns will be soon the dates of the coming Wollongong show. Mr. Beatson, the secretary, will gladly supply all demands for schedules. It seems…

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Kiama Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 24 January 1905 · page 2

To-morrow the annual show in connection with the Kiama a Agricultural Society will be opened. It is anticipated the show will be almost a record one, although the season…

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Albion Park Show. Second Day

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 24 January 1905 · page 2

THE Albion Park show was continued on Thursday last in fine, clear weather. Mr. G. W. Fuller, M.H.R, officially opened the show and in doing so said he always looked…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 25 January 1905 · page 2

Persons living at a distance should make a note that the train arrangements for Wollongong shows are as follows:— Holiday excursion tickets will be issued on Thursday…

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An Up-to-date Show Book

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 25 January 1905 · page 2

The following appeared in Saturday's Sydney Morning Herald—"The schedule issued by the Wollongong A. H, and I. Association for the annual show in that…

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Kiama Show. a Great Success. Opened by the Governor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1905 · page 2

The annual exhibition in connection with the Kiama Agricultural Society was held on Wednesday and Thursday, and proved a great sucess. Entries totalled some 2800…

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 28 January 1905 · page 13

The Wollongong' Show, the local event of the year, is fixed for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, February 9th, 10th and 11th. Entries close with Mr…

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Kiama Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 28 January 1905 · page 2

The Kiama show on Wednesday and Thursday was a great success, over 3000 entries being received. The cattle exhibit's were excellent, and the display in the…

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Kiama Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 31 January 1905 · page 3

THE gate receipts at the Kiama Show last week were—Wednesday £24/9/6 and Thursday £109/2/9, in all £133/12/3, as compared with a total on the previous year…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 1 February 1905 · page 2

The Wollongong Show, which is fixed for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9th. 10th, and 11th February, bids fair to be a highly successful function. Judging by the sale…

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The Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 4 February 1905 · page 12

The Wollongong Show opens next Thursday, and we are informed by the secretary that the Show promises to be a good one. Exhibits in the poultry…

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Wollongong Show. Opens To-morrow. Continued on Friday and

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1905 · page 2

The Wollongong Show opens to-morrow, and we are assured by the secretary that the exhibition will be a remarkably good one. Entries have been pouring in, and the…

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The Nowra Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1905 · page 2

The 31st annual show of the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association, entries for which closed last Wednesday, takes place at Nowra on Wednesday and Thursday next,…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 2

THE general meeting of the above was held on Tuesday afternoon, when the following Committeemen were present:—Messrs. Jas. Sharpe (President, in the chair), Alex…

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