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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1905

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Wollongong Show

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

THE above show was held last Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and was a great success. The show was officially opened on the second day by the Hon. S. W. Moore…

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Show Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 15 February 1905 · page 2

Mr. Fuller, M.H.R., in his speech at the opening ceremony, said he was pleased to have had the opportunity of obtaining the telephone for Wollongong, which he hoped…

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Nowra Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 18 February 1905 · page 10

The Nowra Show opened on Wednesday last, and proved a huge success from every point of view. The entries numbered 4600, while the exhibits in every…

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Some Show Impressions

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 18 February 1905 · page 14

I would like to preface my remarks by stating that I do not desire to figure in the role of a captious critic. Accept me as an ordinary visitor who would…

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Show Judging. (To the Editor, South Coast Times.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 18 February 1905 · page 12

SIR,—Have I mistaken the object of the Committee of the A. H. and I. Society. I always considered it was their desire to foster and encourage…

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Show Fixtures

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1905 · page 2

The following are the fixtures of the forthcoming South Coast shows:—Ulladulla, to-day and to-morrow. Kangaroo valley, Thursday and Friday…

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Nowra Show

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1905 · page 2

This show, held last week, was an immense success, the entries numbered 4,600. The new pavilion was used for the first time and was pronounced a vast…

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Albion Park A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 1 March 1905 · page 2

At the annual meeting on wednesday evening it was shown that the membership of the Association for the year is 373 fully paid up members…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1905 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the above was held in the Kiama Council Chamber on Tuesday at noon, for the purpose of considering the matter of paying over the prize money won…

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Poultry Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 4 March 1905 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Wollongong Poultry Club was held on Tuesday evening at Mr. S. S. Hindmarsh's rooms. Mr. J. A. Batson presided…

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Chrysanthemum Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 11 March 1905 · page 2

A meeting of the sub-committee appointed to carry out the annual show in connection with the Presbyterian Church was held on Tuesday evening. Rev. Mr…

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Poultry Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 11 March 1905 · page 2

A meeting of the Wollongong Poultry Club was held at Alderman S. S. Hindmarsh's rooms on Tuesday night when there was a good attendance. It was definitely…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 15 March 1905 · page 2

Thursday night Mr. R. J. Marshall) presided at a meeting of the above society on Thursday night last A fair number were present. The only business done was the…

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Chrysanthemum Show

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 22 March 1905 · page 2

The Presbyterian Chrysanthemum Show Committee are getting out a very attractive schedule for their coming show. We wish them success, as it is good to encourage a…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. the Annual Minting. Election of President. Increase in Membership

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 29 March 1905 · page 2

The adjourned meeting of the above society was held on Thursday evening last when there were present: Messrs. R. J. [?]shall (in the chair), J. G. Fairley, J…

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Wollongong Agricultural Society, 1845—1905

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 12 April 1905 · page 2

As the annual meeting of the above society is to be held this month, when no doubt a flourishing report will be presented. It will doubtless be of great interest to…

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Royal Agricultural Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 April 1905 · page 2

The above was officially opened by the Governor-General Lord North[?]ote on Thursday afternoon, amidst much ceremony and enthusiasm. No doubt favorable…

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A.J.C. Autumn Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1905 · page 2

TO-MORROW the usual Autumn meeting in connection with the A.J.C. will begin, and will be continued on Easter Monday, Wednesday and Saturday of next week…

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Sydney Show

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 26 April 1905 · page 2

The weather has been beautiful all through for the Royal Agricultural Society's annual show. The takingl at the gates on Easter Monday totalled…

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The Sydney Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1905 · page 2

IN addition to those already published the following South Coast awards have been made:— Ladies high jump (two prizes, £10 and…

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