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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

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Nowra Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 2

THE Nowra Show, which opens on Wednesday next, and continued the following day, promises to be. amongst the best ever held under…

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The Berry Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 3

THE Berry Show was opened on Wednesday last by the Hon. Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Treffe. The first day was showery. but the rain was insufficient to miliate…

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The Show Election

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 7

The annual meeting of the A.P.A. and H. Association takes place on Monday night week in the Agricultural Hall, when a most satisfactory report…

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Dapto Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1911 · page 2

Owing to the accidental omission of a line our last issue, it was made to appear that entries would be received for the Dapto show on day of show…

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South Coast and Tablelands Trophy Royal Easter Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 5

As most of the South Coast folks know, the South Coast Agricultural Union has staged a trophy at the Sydney Show for three years past…

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South Coast and Tableland's Trophy, Royal (Easter) Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 15

As most of the South Coast folk know, the South Coast Agricultural Union have staged a trophy at the Sydney Show for three years past…

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Wild West Picture Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 2

Foley's wild west picture show is to appear in the Oddfellows' Hall, Kiama, on Saturday night next. Mr Foley, it will be…

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South Coast and Tablelands Trophy. Royal Easter Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 2

As most of the South Coast folks know, the South Coast Agricultural Union has staged a trophy at the Sydney show for three years past, each Easter, and the…

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Dapto Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 12

Wednesday, the opening day, was perfect as regards weather. The attendance was about an average, as indicated by the gate takings, £11…

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Dapto Show. an Unqualified Success. Splendid Show of Cattle Pavilion Well Filled

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 4

Ideal weather prevailed for the operating of the Dapto Show on Wednesday which bo doubt accounted for the large attendance. This is the 54th…

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South Coast and Tablelands Trophy Display. Royal Sydney Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 4

We are desired to note for the general information of those taking part in the above trophy, that all nonperishable goods must be sent away…

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Royal Show at Liverpool, England, June, 1910. Award of Silver Medal

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 3

Somewhat delayed, after most of the awards were announced in consequence of that time required by the very thorough test to which the machine was put, one of…

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Berry Show Protest

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1911 · page 2

At Thursday's committee meeting of the Berry Agricultural Society (says last Saturday's 'Register'), Bailey Bros. protested against C. W. Craig…

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The Marks-Bailey Protest. Fought Out in the Small Debts Court. the Agricultural Society's Decision Upheld

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 15 March 1911 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon Messrs Bailey Bros. brought an action against the Kiama Agricultural Society in the Small Debts Court for the recovery of £6 which they claimed…

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Australis Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 4

"Something [?]urte unique and altogether beautiful," was the comment of those who visited the Australis Fair in the Town Hall last night. The…

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Fair, Australis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 13

Such was the title of the annual effort of the Presbyterian congregation of Wollongong, which opened in the Town Hall on Thursday night…

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The South Coast and Tablelands Railway. Royal Show 1912

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 5

We are desired to inform all those taking part in the sending away of exhibits to form part of the district trophy that special trucks will leave…

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Skuthorp's Great Buckjumping Show. Saturday Night, at Rear of Marriotts Hotel

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 4

Any man, woman, or child, desirous of witnessing a clean, healthy, exciting show, and at the same time having the laugh of a life time, should net…

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Fought Out in the Small Debts Court. Agricultural Society's Decision Upheld

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 March 1911 · page 4

Messrs. Bailey Bros, brought an action against the Kiama Agricultural Society in the Small Debts Court for the recovery of £6 which they claim…

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Horticultural Association. First Show on April 1

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 March 1911 · page 2

The committee of the Wollongong District Horticulrural Association me sparing no pains in order to make the first show a pronounced success…

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