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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1912

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 August 1912 · page 2

THE committee of the above met on Tuesday last, there being present—Messrs. T. James (President). E. Cole, Nicholson, Alexander, Bigg, Colley, Craig, East, Grey,…

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Skating Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 August 1912 · page 13

Next Wednesday night, at the Star, commencing at 7.30, the carnival for some time much looked forward to, will eventuate. The program…

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The Big skating carnival. to Take Place Next Wednesday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 August 1912 · page 2

The fascinating pastime roller skating has been booming in Wollongong for some time past, and on Wednesday night next a grand fancy dress…

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Skating Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 15

The management of the Star Skating Rink has every reason to feel gratified at the excellent results of the initial poster and fancy dress…

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Grand Skating Carnival. a Great Success

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 2

The first carnival organised in connection with the Star Rink was next on Wednesday night, and proved a great success. A large number of…

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Church of England All-Nations' Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 August 1912 · page 2

The All Nations' Fair will be opened to-morrow afternoon in the Wollongong Town Hall at 3 p.m., and it promises to be a great success. No…

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St. Micheal's Women's Guild. All Nations' Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 August 1912 · page 11

On Wednesday afternoon there was opened in the Town Hall, Wollongong, the annual fair arranged by the Guild for the purpose of…

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Church of England All-Nations Fair an Attractive Scene

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 August 1912 · page 2

The various costumes worn by different nationalities are an attrestive study, and when they are [?] in one buliding a pretty picture is…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 August 1912 · page 2

A special meeting of the above society's committee was held on Tuesday last, when the following were present:—Messrs T. James (President), Kinross, Spinks. Marks,…

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Skating Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 4 September 1912 · page 2

IT is the intention of Mr. Hopkins, proprietor of the local skating rink, to hold a grand fancy and evening dress skating carnival on…

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Skating Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 September 1912 · page 2

The masquerade skating carnival eventuates at the Star Rink on Wednesday night next. Arrangements have been made for every comfort of…

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Skating Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 September 1912 · page 2

The grand masquerade carnival at the Star Rink on Wednesday passed off with eclat, and attracted a great number of spectators. Some very…

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Masquerade Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 September 1912 · page 14

There was an exceptionally large roll up at the Star Theatre on Wednesday evening, the occasion of the masquerade carnival. Seating…

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Agricultural Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 9

A meeting of the committee of the Wollongong A.II. and I. Society was held last night, Mr. E. H. Boys, pre[?] Present: Messrs P. Lindsay,…

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Sydney Motor Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 4

The successful motor show conducted by the Royal Agricultural Society, at the Sydney Show Ground last year is to be succeeded by another great…

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Skating Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 September 1912 · page 2

As briefly mentioned last issue, the fancy and evening dress skating carnival in the Agricultural Hall on Friday evening, the 13th…

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Scotch Fair at Nowra

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 25 September 1912 · page 2

A Scotch Fair for augmenting the funds for the renovation of the Presbyterian Church was opened in the Nowra School of Arts on…

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The White Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 October 1912 · page 2

At the Star Rink on Wednesday night the attraction was the "White Night Carnival," and there was a largo attendance. The ladies were all…

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White Night Skating Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 October 1912 · page 11

A good crowd assembled at the Star Skating Rink on Wednesday night last to witness the White Night Carnival, which proved very…

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Skating Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 9 October 1912 · page 2

ON Friday evening last a large number gathered in the Kiama exhibition building as spectators at the second rinking carnival, while a crowd of enthusiastic…

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