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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1913

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Wollongong Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 2

The Wollongong show, which opened on Thursday last, was concluded on Saturday, beautifully fine weather prevailing for the three days. The displays in all the…

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Shoalhaven Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 2

The Shoalhaven show, which takes place on 12th and 13th inst., is to officially opened on the second day by his Excellancy the State…

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 8

The hunting contest brought out a field which wag quite reminiscient of the better days of jumping at this There were English and Sons…

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Dapto Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 2

The prospects for the forthcoming Dapto show are very encouraging, and as it will be the last of the South Coast shows, no doubt the attendance…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 2

A committee meeting of the above Society was held on Tuesday afternoon last there being present—Mr. J. James. (president, in the chair) T. and H. L…

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Surf Club Exhibition (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 15

Sir,—I suppose most of the readers of your valuable paper saw the advertisement in last issue that Coogee Surf Club would give an exhibition…

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S. Coast & Tablelands Trophy Royal Easter Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 15

The secretary of the District Trophy has desired us to mention a flew items that are required for the collection and he would feel very…

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Dapto Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 4

The Society never had more adverse conditions of season for their annual show than have been the present, and it was the general comment that in…

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Dapto Show. Splendid Cattle Exhibit

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 10

The Dapto A. and H. Association's 55th annual show eventuated on Tuesday and Wednesday, and is demonstrated the fact that it requires…

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Dapto Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 5 March 1913 · page 2

In addition to those published last issue, we notice the following prizewinners at the recent Dapto show:— Poultry.—Harry Smith took first…

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Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 2

A swimming carnival, arranged by the Dapto Swimming Club, was held at Mullet Creek on Wednesday, and contingent from the Wollongong [?]…

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The Drink Cure. What Returns Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 3

Perhaps nowhere more than in country centres is the evil effects of strong drink upon, those who fall under its power so vividly realised, both in its…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above society was held on Tuesday last, when upwards of 30 subscribers, were present. The President (Mr. T. James) presided…

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Royal Show. South Coast Again Wins District Trophy

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 5

The South Coast and Tablelands have again secured the place of honor in the District Trophy Competition at the Royal Sydney Show, and the…

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The Royal Show. South Coast and Tablelands Again Win

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 2

The judging day at the Royal Agricultural was on Tuesday last, and the official opening day on Wednesday, when the ceremony was performed by the new State…

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Sidelights on the Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 10

Mr. H. M. Somer and his staff are to be congratulated on the completens" of their arrangements. Not one dota was overlooked this year…

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The Poultry Exhibition. Fine Collection of Birds

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 10

The entries in the poultry section this year totalled no less than 879, and included in the list were some birds of extra special quality. Although…

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The Royal Show. A Record Display

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 9

The official opening of the Royal Agricultural Society's Annual Snow was favoured with bright, warm, Australian weather, and the result was that, there…

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The Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W.

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 March 1913 · page 2

Mr. Frank McCaffrey, who has for years been a visitor to the R.A S. Show, Sydney, and who invariably looks at show matters from a utility point of view, considers that…

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Autumn Show Abandoned

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 2

A meeting of members of the Horticultural Society was held at Frew's Rooms on Monday night when the question of the Autumn…

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