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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1908

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 August 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the above Society's committee was held on Tuesday last, when the following were present:—Messrs. H. T. Rabb (President), G. Grey, N. E…

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The Daily Press and the Labor Party. an Appeal for British Fair Play. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 August 1908 · page 6

SIR,—The unfair tactics of the daily press during the motion of censure has made it an imperative duty for me to address a few words to the…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 2

A MEETING of the above Society's Committee was held on Tuesday last, when the following were present:—Messrs. H. T. Robb (President), P. A. Robb, E. R. Biggs,…

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The Daily Press and the Labor Party an Appeal for British Fair Play

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 12

Sir,—The unfair tactics of the Daily Press during the late Motion of Censure has made it an imperative duty for me to address a few words…

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Albion Park A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 August 1908 · page 2

The above monthly meeting was held on Wednesday night (last week). Present—Messrs, J. W. Musgrave (in the chair), Dowdell, Mood, James,…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the above Society's committee was held on Tuesday last, when the following were present—Messrs. H. T. Robb (presenting), N. E. Hindmarsh, G…

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At the Franco-british Exhibition. The New South Wales Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 September 1908 · page 4

MR. H. C. L. ANDERSON, Under Secretary for Agriculture, upon whose shoulders, as President of the New South Wales Commission, the responsibility of this…

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Albion Park A. and H Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 September 1908 · page 4

A meeting of the above society was held on Wednesday night last. Present—Messrs. J. Musgrave (in the chair), Dowdell, Fraser, Jas. Walker,…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the above Society was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday afternoon last, which was attended by Messrs. H. T. Robb…

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Naval Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 22 September 1908 · page 2

At the Salvation Army barracks yesterday afternoon the Mayor (Ald. J. A. Beatson) opened a Naval Fair in aid of the self-donil and missionary…

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Salvation Army Naval Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 26 September 1908 · page 14

A Naval Fair, arranged in connection with the Self-Denial and Rescue Work of the Salvation Army, was opened by the Mayo on Monday…

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Rose Show and Industrial Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 October 1908 · page 1

A well-attended and enthusiastic meeting was held in the Congregational School Hall on Thursday evening (25th inst.) for the purpose…

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Methodist Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 October 1908 · page 1

At the Methodist School Hall yesterday afternoon there was a large and enthusiastic gathering, the occasion being the opening of the annual…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 October 1908 · page 2

THE committee of the above met on Tuesday last, there being present—Messrs. T. James (in the chair), E. Cole, A. Nicholson, P. A. Robb, N. E. Hindmarsh, R. Miller,…

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Methodist Church Annual Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 3 October 1908 · page 12

The annual Fair, in connection with the Wollongong Methodist Church, was opened in the School Hall on Thursday afternoon…

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An Exhibition of Manufactures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 7 October 1908 · page 2

"DRIVING capital out of the country" is perhaps the most often quoted phrase. in Australian politics. We find, however that in the arena of debate it is…

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Wollongong Agricultural Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 October 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the above was held at the society's rooms on Wednesday night. Present—Messrs. Grieve (chair) Wilson, Boys, Philpotts, Bees, and…

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Albion Park A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 13 October 1908 · page 4

A meeting of the above was held in the secretary's office on Wednesday night last. Present-Messrs. j. W Musgrave (in the chair), Dowdell,…

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Rose Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 October 1908 · page 2

A well-attended meeting was held last Thursday for the purpose of making final arrangements for the Congregational Rose Show, Industrial…

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Rose Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 October 1908 · page 2

The annual Rose Show held under the auspices of the Congregational Church, was opened in the Town Hall last night by the Mayor…

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