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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1906

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Presbyterian Fair

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 31 July 1906 · page 2

The grand fair in aid of the Presbyterian School-hall fund, end to augment the generous offer of Mr. W. Colley (of which mention has been made), is to take place in…

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The Week's Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 31 July 1906 · page 2

By refusing to carry the motion of, Mr. M'Kenzie at its last meeting the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association way be said to have ratified its…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 3 August 1906 · page 2

THE monthly meeting of the Committee of the above was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday afternoon, when the following were present:—Messrs. H. Colley…

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Presbyterian Fair Splendid Success

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 3 August 1906 · page 2

THE Presbyterian congregation are to be heartily congratulated on the splendid success of their Fair, opened formally on Tuesday afternoon by the Rt. Rev. J. T…

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The Week's Carnival. Mr. Beatson Interviewed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 August 1906 · page 1

"Just called down to ask you, Mr. Beatson," said our reporter, to explain the six days' carnival you are going to stage during show week…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 4 August 1906 · page 13

The monthly meeting of the committee was held on Thursday evening. Present : Messrs. G. Lindsay (H.) president, J. M'Phail, R. J…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 August 1906 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of the committee was held on Thursday evening last, when Micro was a good attendance of members…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 August 1906 · page 2

At a largely attended meeting of the above society, held on Friday night last, the question of holding an open home milking contest instead of on…

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Spring Flower Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 14 August 1906 · page 2

A meeting of those favorable to the holding of a spring flower show in Kiama is to be held in the Council Chamber on Friday afternoon next, a 3.30…

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Wollongong A. and H. Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 2

special meeting of the committee was held a the Council chamber on Tuesday evening last, when there were present Messrs. M'Kenzie, Bevan,…

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Wollongong A. and H. Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 August 1906 · page 1

A special meeting of the committee of the above was held on Tuesday evening. There were present Mr. W. M'Kenzie, presiding, Messrs. Bevan,…

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Carnival Week. To the Editor

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 August 1906 · page 2

Sir,—I notice that our worthy Mayor has called a public meeting for Thursday night next, at the Town Hall, for the purpose of making…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 31 August 1906 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday afternoon last, when the following committeemen were present:—Messrs. H…

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Wollongong A. and H. Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 August 1906 · page 1

A committee meeting of the above association was held at the Council chamber on Tuesday evening. Present—Mr. W. M'Kenzie (presiding), Messrs…

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Rural Topics at the Brisbane Exhibition

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 1 September 1906 · page 16

The cross-bred dairy cattle classes were, not so largely filled as they are likely to be in future, for this section is where the farmers and…

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Sports Carnival Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 September 1906 · page 2

We desire to draw attention to the public meeting convened by the Mayor (Mr. J. A. Beatson)" for to-morrow evening. The object appeals to all our…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 September 1906 · page 1

The committee of the above met on Tuesday evening last, when there were present Messrs. R. Cochrane (chair), R. Marshall, G. M'Phail J. Fairley,…

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Public Meeting. Carnival Week

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 September 1906 · page 1

A meeting of citizens to consider the carnival week proposals, convened by the Mayor, was held in the Council chamber on Wednesday evening last…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 8 September 1906 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the committee, held on Tuesday evening, was attended by Messrs. R. Cochrane (in the chair), R. J. Marshall, J…

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The Schools' Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 22 September 1906 · page 13

A meeting of the Illawarra Teachers' and Athletic Association was held at the District School, Wollongong, on Saturday, 15th instant…

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