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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

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School Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 4

Although the weather was not favorable on Wednesday afternoon, the third annual carnival in connection with the Wollongong District School…

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Magnificent Flowers. Horticultural Society's Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 3

Never before has such a magnificent array of flowers been shown in wollongong as was the case on Saturday last at the Town Hall. The…

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Albion Park Show Committee (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 2

Dear Sir,—Kindly allow me a little space in your columns to pass a few remarks in connection with the late election of the Albion Park Show…

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Albion Park Budget. the Show Election

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 7

It is now common property that the re-count of the ballot papers in connection with the A.P.A. and H. Association has worked wonders, so to…

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The Ballot Muddle. Albion Park Agricultural Society's Election

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 April 1911 · page 2

IN connection with the recent election of the committee of Albion Park A.H. and I: Association (says the "S.C, Herald"), the returning officer and scrutneers have…

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Royal Agricultural Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 April 1911 · page 4

The above show was opened on Tuesday last amidst much enthusiasm and with a record display for any show in the Commonwealth. Illawarra and…

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League Swimming Club. First Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 April 1911 · page 4

The first carnival of the newly-formed League Swimming Club was held on Wednesday afternoon in glorious weather. There was a good attendance…

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Easter Show and Displays. To be Notably Illustrated

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 April 1911 · page 3

It will not be possiblo for everybody to visit Sydney at Easter and witness, not only the Royal Show, which will be a record one, but also the shop-window…

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South Coast District Trophy. Wins First Prize at Sydney Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 April 1911 · page 4

It was with feelings of much gratification that the news was received on Tuesday evening that the South Coast trophy at the Royal Agricultural…

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The Royal Show Exhibit

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 April 1911 · page 4

A splendid exhibit from the South Coast was shown by Mr L. Carr. of Unnnderra. and includes amber cane sorghum 15 1/2ft high, and 20 varieties…

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The Royal Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1911 · page 2

THE Royal Agricultural Society's show in Sydney was brought to a conclusion on Wednesday last. On Good Friday there was a record…

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Albion Park Agricultural Society. a Fresh Election Ordered

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 April 1911 · page 2

The mix-up which took place over the recent ballot was dealt with at a meeting of the Committee last night, when the report of the Executive was…

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Carried Too Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 April 1911 · page 3

"I believe in being kind to the birds, and all that," said Mrs. Hankypank, "but I do think Clara carries it too far." "What has she been doing now?"…

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Wollongong District Flower Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 April 1911 · page 11
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The committee of the above society at a meeting held last night adopted the balance sheet of their first show which, after paying all expenses…

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Albion Park Budget. the Show Election

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 April 1911 · page 7

The Albion Park A. and H. Association's committee have [?]the tastes of the greater part of the general public in agreeing to have a fresh…

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Albion Park Agricultural Society. a Fresh Election Ordered

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1911 · page 3

The mix-up which took place over the recent ballot was dealt with at a meeting of the Committee of the above society last…

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Casino Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 May 1911 · page 2

A contemporary refers to the cattle at the above show in the following terms:—Taking the cattle exhibits generally, they were not as well got…

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Albion Park Agricultural Society's Election

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 10 May 1911 · page 2

The fresh election ordered by the committee of the Albion Park Agricultural Association, owing to mistakes made in connection with…

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Coronation Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 4

On Friday afternoon last a large crowd was present at the opening of the Coronation Fair in the Excelsior Hall, the proceeds being in aid of St…

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