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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1907

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Chrysanthemum Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 April 1907 · page 2

The annual Chrysanthemum Show in connection with the Presbyterian Church was opened at the Town Hall last night by the Mayoress, in the…

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Women's Work Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 April 1907 · page 1

On Wednesday afternoon last a meeting of ladies was held in the council chamber for the purpose of considering the proposal to from a…

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Australian Exhibition of Women's Work

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 May 1907 · page 2

The Mayoress of Wollongong has been advised that Mr. Harris, General Secretary of the above, will visit Wollongong on Friday next, when he…

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Kiama Agriculural Society a Three Day's Exhibition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1907 · page 2

THE usual meeting of the above was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday morning last, the following committeemen being present:—Messrs. H. Colley (President, in…

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Australian Exhibition of Women's Work

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 18 May 1907 · page 14

The Mayoress of Wollongong (Mrs. Wiseman) has received word that the general secretary (Mr. Harris) will be here this week end and will speak in…

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Advantages of Mixed Farming (Paper by Mr. F. A. Badgery, read at a recent meeting of the Robertson Agricultural Society.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 18 May 1907 · page 8

"In reading this paper to-night on the advantages of mixed farming let it not be thought for one moment that I do not realise the fact that…

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Albion Park A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 11

A committee meeting of the Park A. and H. Society was held on Wednesday evening. Present: Messrs. Jas. Musgrave (president) in…

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Australian Exhibition of Women's Work

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 7

On Friday, Mr. E. A. Harris (general secretary) paid a visit to Wollongong, and in the evening addressed a well-attended meeting of ladies…

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Fixing Show Dates

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 4 June 1907 · page 2

AT a largely attended meeting of the Berry Agricultural Society's committee on Thursday last, letters were read from kindred societies fixing their show dates for next…

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Wollongong Agricultural Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 June 1907 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the above association was held at the council chambers on Tuesday evening. Present—L. Carr (presiding), Messrs…

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Kiama Poultry Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1907 · page 2

The Kiama Poultry Society, which is the oldest of its kind in the State, holds its annual exhibition in the Oddfellows' Hall to-day (Tuesday) and tomorrow,…

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Exhibition of Women's Work

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 June 1907 · page 3

The central committee met on Wednesday last. Amongst the correspondence was a letter from Mrs. Rose, of Unanderra, asking for schedules of…

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Kiama Poultry Show. Marred by Wet Weather

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 21 June 1907 · page 2

THE twentieth annual exhibition, of the Kiama Poultry Society was held Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday last, when wet, boisterous weather…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 3 July 1907 · page 3

THE usual monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday morning last, the following committee men being present:—Messrs Hugh Colley…

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Wollongong Agricultural Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 July 1907 · page 4

The committee met on Tuesday night last, when there were present: Messrs. M'Kenzie (chair), Rees, Beatson, Dr. Kerr, Dr. H. H. Lee, F…

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Australian Exhibition of Women's Work

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 20 July 1907 · page 9

The central committee met on Tuesday at the Town Hall, There was a good attendance of members. Nearly 20 entries were…

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A Combined Australian Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 July 1907 · page 1

ARRANGEMENTS have now been definitely arrived at by the Government of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia for…

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Australian Exhibition of Womens' Work

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 July 1907 · page 2

A meeting of the Wollongong central committee of the above was held in the council chamber on Tuesday last. The Mayoress presided, and…

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Aust. Exhibition Woman's Work

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 27 July 1907 · page 14

The labors of the Wollongong central committee are rapidly verging to a close. According, to our advertising columns, all entries close at…

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Kiama District Show. Deputation to the Premier

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 July 1907 · page 2

A deputation consisting of Messrs. H. Colley (President), Thos. James (Vice-President) and Mr. Jas. Sharpe, representing the Kiama Agricultural Society,…

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