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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

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Village Fair at Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1911 · page 2

ON Wednesday afternoon and evening the Village Fair in connection with the Church of England, Jamberoo, was held in the School of Arts and well…

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Corrimal. Coronation Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 May 1911 · page 5

After a week's strenuous work on the putt of the ladies and others, the coronation Fair in aid of the R.C. Church and Convent funds, came to…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 31 May 1911 · page 2

A committee meeting of the above Society was held on Tuesday afternoon there being present—Messrs. T. James (President), E. J, Marks, H. T, Robb,…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 14 June 1911 · page 2

AA meeting of the committee of the above society was held yesterday afternoon, when the president and 16 members of the committee were present…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 June 1911 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the above was held on Tuesday last. Present:—Messrs. T. James (president). E. J. Marks, J. Love, H. Colley, O. K. East, N. E…

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Royal Horse Parade Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 July 1911 · page 10

The council of tho Royal Agricultural Society has issued the usual liberal programme for the horse parade show, which begins on, August 5th…

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District Exhibits. at the Sydney Royal Show

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

THE council of the Royal Agricultural Society is employing every effort to secure a good representation of the fertile districts of New South Wales at the…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 9 August 1911 · page 2

A meeting of the above society's committee was held on Tuesday of last week, when all the committeemen were present with the exception of Mr. Bigg…

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Peterborough's Captain to Show Cause

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1911 · page 2

On the same day the Cour inquired into the circumstances of the grounding of the same Company's steamer Peterborongh, on…

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Albion Park Budget. a and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 August 1911 · page 7

The adjourned meeting of the above society was held on Monday night last. Present:—Messrs. W. C. Dunster (in the chair), J. Wilson, R. C…

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Pitt-street Horderns' Spring Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 August 1911 · page 3

At this time of the year 'tis the poet's delight to muse on Spring, and all the gracious evidences of what is considered the most perfect season of…

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Japanese Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 September 1911 · page 2

Much interest is centered in the Japanese Fair which opens in the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Those who assist will appear in…

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Japanese Fair a Very Pretty Scene

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 September 1911 · page 11

On Wednesday afternoon there was opened in the Town Hall, Wollongong, a bazaar under the auspices of St. Michael's Church of England, in…

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The Sydney Motor Show and Gymkhana

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 12 September 1911 · page 4

The Motor Show and Gymkhana promises to be both an attractive and a successful event Run under the auspics of the Automobile Club of…

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Rose Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 September 1911 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the forthcoming annual rose show and industrial exhibition was held in the Congregational School Hall on…

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Holding Sydney Show on Good

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 September 1911 · page 10

Archbishop Wright persists in his protect against the holding of the Royal Agricultural Show on Good Friday. In his address before the…

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Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 October 1911 · page 2

The cold weather experienced on Wednesday did not prevent surf enthusiasts from proceeding with their carnival, which was well attended…

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Horticultural Society's Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 October 1911 · page 14

The first annual show of the Wollongong District Horticultural Society takes place next Wednesday afternoon, and the committee…

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Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 17 October 1911 · page 2

The Town Hall should be an attractive spot to-morrow afternoon and evening, when the first spring show of the Wollongong District Horticultural…

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Flower Show. a Splendid Success. Keen Competition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 October 1911 · page 9

The first annual spring show of the Wollongong Horticultural Society was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon and night, and beautiful…

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