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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1914

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Dapto A. and H. Societys Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 16

The seventh Annual Ball of Dapto A. (and H. Society took place last Friday evening under ideal conditions. The increasing popularity of…

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Skating Carnival at Corrimal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 5

The large crowd which attended the skating carnival fully exemplified the popularity of this fascinating pastime, long before the time…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 19 August 1914 · page 2

The monthly meeting took place on Tuesday afternoon, in the School of Arts, with the president, , Mr. E. Cole, in the chair. The following were…

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Rainbow Fair

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

The Presbyterian Bazaar was opened yesterday afternoon by Mrs. G. W. Fuller, with a satisfactory attendance. The hall looked beautiful with its daluty…

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Rainbow Fair

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 2

On Tuesday afternoon the Presbyterian Fair was officially opened by Mrs. G. W. Fuller, who was introduced by the Rev. Tulloch Yuille…

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Skating Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 2

A pleasing time was spent at the concluding, skating carnival given by the Good Templars, at Gerringong School of Arts, when the hall was…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting took place on Tuesday afternoon, with the President, Mr. E. Cole, in the chair. Also present were Messrs. G. Grey, Marks,…

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Dapto A. and H. Society's Juvenile Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 September 1914 · page 5

A few weeks ago, when the Dapto A. and H. Society's annual ball was held, some of the local people expressed a desire to hold a juvenile ball…

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Congregational Rose Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 October 1914 · page 4

One of the most pleasing annual functions held in Wollongong is the Congregational Rose Show. The date of the twelfth show has been…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 6 October 1914 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Dapto A. and H. Society was held in the committee rooms on Thursday night, Present: Messrs. J. G. Fairley…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

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

At the regular monthly meeting of the above, held in the School of Arts on Thursday afternoon last, there were present, Messrs. E. Cole (in the chair)…

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Rose Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 October 1914 · page 7

The annual show in connection with the nolongong congregational Church was opened in the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon. There was a good…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 October 1914 · page 3

A special meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Society met on Tuesday afternoon to consider the intimation received from the Government re the…

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Horticultural Society's Spring Show. Splendid Flowers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 4

The annual spring show of the Wollongong. Horticultural Society held in the Town Hull on Wednesday afternoon and night easily establishes a…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 3 November 1914 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Dapto A. and H. Society was held in the committee room on Tuesday night. Present: Messrs. J. G. Fairley…

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Congregational Rose Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 November 1914 · page 9

The monthly meeting of the local Congregational Church was held on Wednesday evening, followed by a social. The meeting was unusually…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 November 1914 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting was held on Tuesday afternoon, the president, Mr. E. Cole, in the chair. Also present were Messrs. Marks, Spinks,…

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Proposed Flower Show. Wednesday, Nov. 25

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 18 November 1914 · page 2

In consequence of the appeal for help with an "honour award" flower show, held in about three weeks' time for the Red Cross funds, many offers of help…

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No Subsidy. Next Wollonoong Show. 25 Per Cent. Reduction in Prizes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 November 1914 · page 2

A meeting of the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association was hold last night. Mr. J. B. Thomson presided, and he was congratulated on his…

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Patriotic Show and Concert Wednesday, November 25

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 November 1914 · page 2

The show and concert in aid of the funds of the Red Cross and Patriotic Society of Kiama, comes off next Wednesday, for Which much kindly…

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