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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1914

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Proposed New Show Ground

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 2

At the meeting of the Citizens' Association on Tuesday night the secretary stated that the president of the show committee had mentioned to…

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 14

The secretary writes:—The Wollongong Show dates are once again drawing near on January 29, 30, and 31 next, some of the best exhibits…

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The Royal Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 7

The secretary reports:—The schedule for the Royal Show, taking place this year from April 7th to April 15th, has been issued by the…

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Aviation an the Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 2

In addition to the host OF usual attractions generally to be found in every large show ring the committee of the Wollongong A.H. and I…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the above was hold on Tuesday last, the following members attending :—Messrs E. Cole (President), Nicholson, Cullen, Wood, Kinrose,…

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Albion Park Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 2

On Wednesday and Thursday next the Albion Park show will be held, and from present indications there will be a good show, particularly in…

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Monster Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 2

The Wollongong Surf Club have arranged a monster carnival to be held on the Wollongong beach on Anniversary Day. The sanction of the…

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Albion Park Show. Another Success Achieved. Splendid Cattle Exhibits

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 2

Some people had been under the impression that the show at Albion Park this year would not be up to the standard set by shows of previous…

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The Royal Show. an Improved Schedule. Prize Money £7000

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 9

The Schedule for the Royal Show, which takes place this year from April 7th the April 15th, has been issued by the Council of the Royal…

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Albion Park Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 2

Ideal weather conditions prevailed on Wednesday and Thursday last for the annual show at Albion Park. There was a large attendance both days, and…

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Show Week Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 2

For the show season Kiama's Own Pictures has arranged for specially selected programmes, and four of the finest star subjects that can be had have been secured…

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 6

Next Thursday, Friday and Saturday are the show days. Prospects are reported good. In cattle there is expected to be the best section for many years…

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Wollongong Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1914 · page 2

The Wollongong Show dates are once again drawing near and, on January 29th, 30th and 31st, some of the best, exhibits of cattle and horses, etc,, to be seen at any…

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The Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 2

On Thursday next the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association's Annual Show will open and should prove an unqualified success. Close on three…

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Successful Surf Carnival Big Attendance. Judging Raduced to a Fine Art

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 2

The Surf Carnival on the local beach organised by the Wollongong Life Saving Club was a great success, upwards of six thousands persons…

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Nowra Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1914 · page 2

The Shoalhaven A. & H. Association's annual show will eventuate on Thursday, February 11th and 12th on the delightfully…

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Kiama Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1914 · page 2

The show ras formally opened the second day, at 2.30, by the member for the district by Mr. M. F. Morion, who received a warm reception. Our late Federal…

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Nowra Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 3 February 1914 · page 2

The Shoalhaven A. and H. Association's annual show will eventuate on Wednesday and Thursday, February 11th and 12th, on the delightfully…

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Correspondence. the Show Ground (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 3 February 1914 · page 2

Dear Sir.—The members of the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association must now realise that the situation of the present show ground is not suitable…

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Berry Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 2

The Agricultural Association's annual exhibition opens to-day, and, notwithstanding the severe season now being experienced, there is every indication that it…

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