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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1912

105 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 6

Spring Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 October 1912 · page 2

In the Town Hall, Wollongong, the annual Spring Show of the Horticultural Society will be held next Wednesday, opening in the afternoon from…

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Keiraville Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 October 1912 · page 2

A Flower Show was held in the Institute, Keiraville, on Friday night. The attendance was not very large, nevertheless those that did attend,…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 16 October 1912 · page 2

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

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Bulli-Woonona Skating Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 October 1912 · page 4

The skating carnival at the Princess Skating Rink on Friday was a great success. The hall was very prettily decorated, and all the arrangements were…

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Spring Flower Show. Cottage Garden Competition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 October 1912 · page 9

The second Spring Show of the Wollongong District Horticultural Society was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon and night, and…

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Motor Show. Cars of Perfection

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 October 1912 · page 3

The display of special distinction was that supplied by the Sydney Taxi-Cab and Motor Import Coy., Ltd., 397-9 Kent Street, Sydney. In a spacious stand,…

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Rose Show. Fine Display of Flowers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 October 1912 · page 2

A brilliant display of flowers was on view at the Town last night, the occasion being the tenth annual rose show and industrial exhibition in…

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Correspondence Judging at the Rose Show. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 October 1912 · page 2

Dear Mr. Editor.—You were good , enough to print in your last issue remarks made. by the judge at the recent Rose Show to the "Mercury's"…

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"Shell" at the Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 November 1912 · page 3

The master spirit of the Motor Show was, of course, unexcellable "Shell"—"the spirit of power and speed"—the the sole Australasian importers of which…

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At the Motor Show. Important Points for Country Buyers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 November 1912 · page 3

The greatest Motors find Accessories Show of the Southern Hemisphere was that which occupied the keenest interest of many thousands, for nine…

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At the Motor Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 November 1912 · page 3

In the illustration on this page will be seen an interesting presentment of the display of John MeGrath, Ltd., of 19S Pitt Street, Sydney. This firm…

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Skating Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 November 1912 · page 2

The popular skating rink which has been conducted by Mr. W. Hopkins in the Agricultural Pavilion for some intended at the expressed wish of many…

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Presbyterian Fair and Flower Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 13 November 1912 · page 2

The fair and flower show to be held in the Oddfellows' Hall, in connection with the Kiama Presbyterian Church, in aid of the…

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Skating Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 13 November 1912 · page 2

As a fitting wind-up to the skating season in Kiama, which has at the request of the rink patrons been extended longer than was at…

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Skating Carnival at Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 November 1912 · page 4

A skating carnival was conducted in Simons' Hull, Port Kembla, on Friday night, the attendance was good, when the nature of the weather,…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 November 1912 · page 2

A meeting of the above society's committee was held on Tuesday last, when the following were present : Messrs James (President), Wood, East, Colley, Spinks, Kinross,…

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Skating Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 20 November 1912 · page 2

THE skating season in Kiama was brought to a conclusion on Saturday night last. As a fitting windup up the proprietor of the rink (Mr…

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Fair and Flower Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 2

We would again remind our readers of the Kiama Presbyterian Fair and Flower Show, which eventuates in the Oddfellows' Hall…

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Presbyterian Fair

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 November 1912 · page 2

In the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday afternoon and evening the members of the Presbyterian Church held a most successful fair for the purpose of purchasing a…

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Young Peoples Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 December 1912 · page 10

The annual Young People's Fair in connection with the local, Presbyterian Church was opened on Wednesday afternoon by the Mayoress (Mrs. J…

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