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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1914

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Royal Sydney Show. Dwyer's Vehicles Score Again

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1914 · page 2

At the Royal Agricultural Show, Sydney, Mr. W. Dwyer was again very successful with his exhibit of buggies, sulkies, etc., securing nine first prizes…

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The Royal Show. Mr. H. Colley's "Model" wins the Milk and Butter Test

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 15 April 1914 · page 2

The Sydney Royal Show opened on Tuesday of last week and was reported to be greater than over. There was a fail representation or…

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The Flower Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 13

The Wollongong Horticultural Society have an autumn show in the Town Hall on Wednesday night with musical programme…

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Whit I Found at the Show. Records Still Rising

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 3

It has been truly said, if the "Royal Agricultural Show" of New South Wales, which, by increasing records, proves its popularity, could be…

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Berry Show. Specials

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 2

Mr. Alex. Hay, of Coolangatta Estate has informed the Berry Agricultural Association that he proposes giving the following prizes to be awarded…

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Stray Notes. District Exhibits at R.A.S. SHOW

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 9

The District Exhibition Competition at the Royal Agricultural Society's Easter Show gives outward and visible signs of having shot its bolt, and…

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The Royal Agricultural Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 May 1914 · page 4

The Royal Society's Show held annually at Easter-tide in Sydney, stands out pre-eminently as the greatest event of its kind in the…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 May 1914 · page 2

A meeting of the above Society's Committee was held on Tuesday last, the following members being present: Messrs. E. Cole (president), Nichol…

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Carnival Time

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 May 1914 · page 6

"Oh, it was all delightful, Bright as a poet's dream"— The Carnival. It will soon be carnival time at Mount…

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Show Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 16 June 1914 · page 2

The entertainment committee and the secretary of the Wollongong A.H. and I, Association are working hard to make the annual show ball, to be…

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Royal Horse Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 June 1914 · page 5

The schedule of the Spring Horse Show of the Royal Agricultural Society, which begins on August 1st has been issued. Very little alteration…

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Agricultural Society Bazaar

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 5

At a meeting of ladies and gentlemen held on Saturday night, it was decided to held a bazaar in aid of of the funds of the A.H, and I…

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Skating Carnival at Corrimal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 9

It may have been the relief at arriving at a place less wet and dreary than the streets of Corrimal on the occasion of the skating…

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Show Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 2

The annual show ball of the Wollongong A.H. aud I. Association eventuated in the Town Hall on Wednesday night, and proved a most…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 July 1914 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of, the committee was held in the committee room on Thursday, 9th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Present :—Mr. J. G…

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A Dolls' Carnival Latest Charity Move. Country Support Invited

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 July 1914 · page 6

Some time ago a very wonderful exhibition of dolls was held in London under distinguished patronage, and not only proved novel in its conception, but…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Dapto A. and H. Society was held in the committee room on Wednesday night. Mr. J. G. Fairley presided…

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Rainbow Fair

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 2

The Presbyterian Fair takes place on the 1st and 2nd of September, and in connection therewith, prizes will be offered for cookery, and for cut…

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"Fatty," a Picture Show Favourite

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 4

Roscoe Arbuckle, the favourite Keystone comedian, who is better known to local picturegoers as Fatty, weighed 16½lbs. at birth, and has been…

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Dapto A. and H. Society's Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 2

Success in their undertakings is obviously the aim of the committee of the Dapto A. and H. Society. Unanimity amongst the committee and…

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