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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1915

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Proposed Photographic Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 2

The Wollongong Photographic Club being desirous of doing their part in assisting in augmenting the funds of the local patriotic movement, have…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 2

The Agricultural Society met on Tuesday afternoon in the School of Arts, the President Mr. E. Cole in the chair. Present:: Messrs, Jones,…

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Dapto Show. More Records Established

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 2

The fifty-eighth show of the Dapto A. and H. Association was held on Tuesday and Wednesday, and was a success from every point of view. The…

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Easter Monday Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 10 March 1915 · page 2

A special meeting was held on Monday night for the purpose of discussing the question of holding a carnival on Easter Monday. The meeting…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the above Society was held on Thursday night when there were present, Messrs J. G. Fairley (president, in the chair)…

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Equestrian Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 March 1915 · page 13

Miss Kemp's exhibition, which is making its way up the South Coast [?] the Royal Show, will be here in Wollongong on Wednesday and…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 March 1915 · page 2

The annual meeting was well attended on Tuesday afternoon, the President, Mr. E. Cole., in the chair. Also present, Messrs. G. Grey, W. Craig,…

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The Royal Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 March 1915 · page 5

The staff of the office of the Royal Agricultural Society has tabulated almost all the entries for the Royal Show, and it is now possible to state…

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Wollongong Show Bazaar

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 12

Matters in connection with the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association's Bazaar, to be held in [?]owa Hall from May 19th to 22nd,…

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The Royal Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 10

In every section of the great show of the Royal Agricultural Society to be held in Sydney at Easter time the entries are extremely…

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The New Show Ground

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 2

A special meeting of the committee of the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association was held on Tuesday evening lust to consider matters in connection…

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District Exhibition at Royal Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 7 April 1915 · page 2

A few of the district cattle breeders competed successfully at the Royal Agricultural Show, Which was opened last week. Amongst a number of…

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Surf Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 April 1915 · page 2

What should prove a great attraction Is the carnival organised by the Kiama Surf Club on the Kiama beach this afternoon, commencing at 2.30,…

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Surf Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 14 April 1915 · page 2

The postponed Surf Carnival was held on the Kiama Beach, on Saturday last in which the North Wollongong and Kiama Clubs took part. The…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 2

The annual meeting was held on Tuesday afternoon. Present Messrs. E. Cole, A. Nicholson, H. L. Fredericks, E. Marks, Spinks, T. Fredericks, A…

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The Agricultural Society's Committee (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 15

Sir,—Having just received [?]allot-paper for the election of committee for our A.H. and I. Association, I noticed some of the candidates were…

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Agricultural Society. Motion of Sympathy

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 April 1915 · page 7

A meeting of the Agricultural Association was held last night, Mr. T. Cook occupied the chair, and said that owing to the death of their late…

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Show Bazaar

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 May 1915 · page 2

Thw Wollongong A.H. and I. Associaeion's bazaar will open in the Town Hall on Wednesday, the 19th instant, and be continued on the 20th, 21st…

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Wollongong A.H. & I. Assn. Show Fixed for January 13, 14, AND 15

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 May 1915 · page 6

If the attendance at the committee meeting of the Wollongong A. H. and I. Association held on Tuesday night is an index of the interest that…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 May 1915 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting was held on Tuesday. Present: Messrs. H. Fredericks, (president), G. Grey, Cole, Spinks, Colley, Kinross, Irvine, East,…

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