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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1915

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District Exhibits at the Royal Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 September 1915 · page 3

The Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society writes that there are most encouraging prospects for another splendid competition of the…

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The Spring Show

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

As will be seen by our advertising columns, the store's have made excellent preparation for the coming season. and the many dainty fabrics displayed…

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District Exhibits. Good Prospects for Next Sydney Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 13 October 1915 · page 3

The Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society, Mr. H. M. Somer, reports there are most encouraging prospects to another splendid competition…

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Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 October 1915 · page 2

The Spring Show of the Wollongong Horticultural Society will be held in the Wollongong Town Hal, on Wednesday, October 27th. The…

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Rose Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 October 1915 · page 2

A meeting to make final arrangements in connection with the above was held in the Congregational School Hall on Monday evening last. The…

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Rose Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 October 1915 · page 2

In reference to the advertisement of the Congregational church rose show, attention is drawn to the competition in knitting. Special prizes will be…

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A Sydney Show Disqualification

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 October 1915 · page 2

At the Shoal haven Agricultural Society's meeting, on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Alex. Lamond referred to a disqualification that had been imposed…

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Rose Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 November 1915 · page 2

The thirteenth annual Rose Show, under the auspices of the Congregational Church was held in the Wollongong Town Hall on Wednesday…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 November 1915 · page 2

The usual meeting was held on Tuesday afternoon, the President, Mr. H. L. Fredericks in the chair: Also present, Messrs. G. Grey, E. Marks, J…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 November 1915 · page 7

Mr. J. G. Fairley presided over the usual monthly meeting of the above Society on Wednesday night. As a result of a communication received…

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Wollongong A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 November 1915 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association took place on Thursday evening, 18th inst. Present: Messrs…

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The Turk a Fair Fighter

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 November 1915 · page 4

In a letter to his wife, Captain Edgley, of Dorrigo, has a good word to say about the Turk. He writes: "The Turks are absolutely dair…

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Rural Topics Herd Testing and the Show Ring

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 November 1915 · page 2

It has already been made clear that herd-testing has shown the futility of show ring standards. Records prove conclusively that many…

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Allies' Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 November 1915 · page 5

The Allies' Fair held at Albion Park on November 19th, 20th, and 22nd, proved a great success, and although we cannot give the full amount, it is…

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Royal Easter Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 November 1915 · page 4

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society states that rumours have been current that in consequence of the military authorities occupying…

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Royal Show to be held as Usual

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 November 1915 · page 9

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society states that rumours have been current that, in consequence of the military…

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Allies' Fair

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 December 1915 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon and evening the "Allies' Fair" organised by Miss Fraser and her pupils and assisting friends gaily eventuated in the…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 December 1915 · page 2

The Wollongong Show dates, January 14th and 15th, 1916, are rapidly approaching, and the prospects for a good show are making themselves…

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Forthcoming Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 December 1915 · page 5

The committee of the Albion Park A.H. and I. Association, as well as the show-going public take exception to certain remarks in the "Kiama…

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Our Clients Xmas Show. COCKS & CO

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 24 December 1915 · page 2

Cocks & Co's windows spell Xmas. One its devoted to the Xmas delicacres that tempt the appetite of the inner man the other to things that tempt…

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