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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1913

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Skuthorpe's Australian Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 July 1913 · page 9

A large crowd assembled in Skuthorpe's tent in Wollongong on Thursday and witnessed a clever exhibition of riding. The lassooist was simply…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 July 1913 · page 2

A meeting of the above society's committee was held on Tuesday last, the following being present:—Messrs E. Cole (President), Kinross, Wood, Spinks, Marks,…

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Great Buckjumping Show. a Challenge Accepted

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 July 1913 · page 3

Skuthorp's Buckjumping Show performed here Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, the place as crowded with men, women, and children, on…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 July 1913 · page 2

A meeting of the above Society's committee was held on Tuesday last, when the following were present:—Messrs E. Cole (President) Marks. Spinks. Alexander,…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 July 1913 · page 2

A special meeting of the above Society's committee was held on Tuesday last, when the following were present:—Messrs. E. Cole (President), Kinross, Spinks, Colley…

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A Skating Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 August 1913 · page 17

Thirroul had its first fancy dress skating assembly on the 22nd ult., in the new School of Arts Hall. The hall had by decorations been transformed into a…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 August 1913 · page 2

A meeting of the above Society's committee was held on Tuesday. last when the following were present:—Messrs. E. Cole (President), Marks, Colley. H. L. and T…

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A Question of Fair Flay

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 August 1913 · page 4

We all know exactly what Napoleon meant when he said that four hostile newspaper were more to be freard than a thousand bayonets. It is a…

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Skating Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 August 1913 · page 6

The large Agricultural Hall was taxed to the limit on Saturday light last to find room to seat the crowed gathered to watch the first skating…

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Skating Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 September 1913 · page 11

Next Wednesday night the Star Skating Rink will close the season with a Black and White Night. Good Prizes are promised as mementoes af the season…

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Kiama Agricultural Show, 1014 to the Editor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 September 1913 · page 2

SIR,—Through your courtesy last year, I was enabled to put before exhibitors at the 1913 Show an outline of the prize schedule some weeks before it was printed and…

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Kiama Agricultural Show. to the Editor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 10 September 1913 · page 2

SIR,—Following on the revision of the 1913 schedule, given in your last issue, I will now state the remainder of the changes made. The first is is the farm and dairy…

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Skating Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 September 1913 · page 8

A "Black and White Night" was the name under which a carnival was run at the Star Rink on Wednesday. The band was in attendance. Prizes…

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Skating Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 September 1913 · page 2

THE skating carnival, under the auspices of Kiama's Own Skating Rink, will be held in the Agricultural Hall, Church. Point, Kiama,…

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Skating Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 17 September 1913 · page 2

The Carnival at Kiama's own Rink passed off with much success, with an enjoyable dance to conclude for which Mr., R. Colley and W. Downey provided…

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Skating Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 September 1913 · page 3

A grand closing-night carnival, under the auspices of Kiama's Own Skating Rink is to be held on Wednesday night next. With the…

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Royal Agricultural Society of England

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 October 1913 · page 3

At the last meeting of the R.A.S. of England reference was made to the great interest King George always displays in agricultural matters. His…

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Auckland Exhibition. 1913-14

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 October 1913 · page 3

The Exhibition to be opened at Auckland, New Zealand, on December 1st, promises to be one of the most successful of its kind. In its breadth of…

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Skating Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 October 1913 · page 2

The skating pastime, which commenced early this year at Gerringong, under the management of Mr. T. Blanchfield, was brought to a close on Wednesday night for…

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Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 October 1913 · page 8

The third annual spring show in connection with the Wollongong Horticultural Society was held in the Town Hall. Wollongong, on…

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