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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1908

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 2

THE following were present at a meeting of the above Society's committee, held on Tuesday last—Messrs. H. T. Robb (President). P. A. Robb, E. R. Bigg, N. E…

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Rose Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 9

The sixth annual Rose Show Industrial Exhibition, in connection with the local Congregational Church was formally opened in the Town…

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Berry Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 2

The acting-hon Secretary of the Berry Agricultural Association reports that entries for the forthcoming National Show, to be held at Berry on the 24th, 25th, 26th…

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Wollongong Agricultural Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 7

The committee of the above met on Wednesday last when there were present—Messrs. W. M'Kenzie (chair), Grieve, Boys, Cook, and O'Donnell…

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Fair Play

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 6

A certain Judge of Cincinnati was very fond of talking, with "sons of toil." When driving ono day in his dogcart he stopped a plodding…

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Flower Show and Sale of Work. at Shellharbor. Result: £103

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 November 1908 · page 2

THE 12th annual flower show and sale of work in connection with St. Paul's Church of England, Shellharbor, was opened in the Temperance Hall at that place on…

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Wollongong Agricultural Society. Premier to Open Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 8

A committee meeting of the above was held at the association's office on Wednesday evening, when there were present—The president (Mr. W. M…

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Young People's Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 4

On Wednesday last a fair inaugurated by the young people of the Wollongong Presbyterian Church was held in the Church-street Hall. The Rev…

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Berry National Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 November 1908 · page 2

THE Berry National Show was successfully opened on Tuesday last, and concluded yesterday. The official opening was performed on the first day by Mr. John Perry,…

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The Berry Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 1 December 1908 · page 4

The Berry National Show was brought to a successful termination on Friday last after four clays of uninterrupted enjoyment on the part of…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 December 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). E. R. Bigg, P. A. Robb.,…

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