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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1909

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 August 1909 · page 2

A meeting of the above Society's Committee was held on Tuesday, at which the following were present:—Messrs. H. T. Robb (President), J. J. Kmross. J. W. Cole…

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Illawarra Breed of Milking Shorthorns. MR. E. J. Marks at Brisbane Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 August 1909 · page 2

THE Illawarra breed of milking shorthorns has become very popular with many of our leading dairyman (says the Lismore "Northern Star") ans at the Brisbane Royal Show (held…

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Spring Flower Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 1 September 1909 · page 2

A meeting of flower lovers was held in the Council Chamber on Friday evening last, when the matter of holding a spring flower…

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Late Show Entries. Proposed by South Coast Agricultural Union

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 September 1909 · page 7

At the last meeting of the Albion Park Agricultural Society a letter was raid from the South Coast Agricultural Union requesting the society to…

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Rose Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 September 1909 · page 2

A very enthusiastic meeting of stallholders and others interested in the forthcoming annual Rose Show was held in the Congregational School…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 September 1909 · page 3

At a meeting of the committee of the above society held on Thursday night last, a letter was received from the Royal Society stating that the…

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Albion Park Budget. A. and H. Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 October 1909 · page 7

A meeting of the above association was held in the secretary's office on Thursday night last, the chair being taken by Mr. Alex. Wilson,…

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Wollongong Agricultural Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 October 1909 · page 4

A meeting of the above society was held on Wednesday night, when there were present:—The president (Mr. W. M'Kenzie), and Messrs. T. Cook,…

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Death of Mr. C. S. M 'Coll. Killed at a Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 October 1909 · page 2

On Thursday Charles Stewart M'Coll was riding King of Arms in the Novice High Jump at Bendigo Show. The horse struck the rails and…

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Wollongong Agricultural Society. Wollongong Agricultural Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 October 1909 · page 5

A special meeting of the committee of the above society was held on the Globe lands on Wednesday afternoon, whon there were present:—The…

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Presbyterian Fair

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 October 1909 · page 2

THE much-talked-of and long-looked-for fair and competitive exhibition in connection with the Presbyterian Church eventuates…

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Congregational Rose Show. a Brilliant Success. Fine Display of Flowers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 October 1909 · page 5

The seventh annual Rose Show and Industrial Exhibition in connection with the Congregational Church was opened in the Town Hall last night in…

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Rose Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 30 October 1909 · page 9

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

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Spring Flower Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 October 1909 · page 2

OUR readers are reminded of the flower show to be held in the Oddfellows' Hall next Wednesday afternoon and evening, which…

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Kiama Presbyterian Fair. a Splendid Success. Proceeds Over £120

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 October 1909 · page 2

ON Wednesday afternoon last, under very favorable auspices, the Presbyterian Fair was opened in the Oddfellows' Hath by G. L. Fuller, Esq., at 3 o'clock, with a good…

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Congregational Rose Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 November 1909 · page 2

The annual Rose Show in connection with the Congregational Church, which opened on Thursday night last, was continued on Friday and…

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Novel Dress Show. Scheme to Oust London Fashions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 November 1909 · page 6

All New York is flocking to the "Ready-to-Wear Clothes Exhibition," which, organised at a cost of L50,000, is designed to liberate Americans from all…

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Methodist Fair. a Splendid Display

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 November 1909 · page 4

The annual fair and sale of work in connection with the local Methodist Church opened in the School Hall on Wednesday afternoon in the presence…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 November 1909 · page 2

A meeting of the above Society's Committee was held on Tuesday afternoon last" and attended by the following—Messrs. H. T. Robb (President), T. James, E. Cole, N…

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Moving Picture Show. Injunction Asked For

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 November 1909 · page 3

Jack Binns, the wireless telegraph operator, sought an injunction restraining the American Moving Pictures Trust, which has shows throughout…

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