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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1916

76 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 4

Fair Rents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 9

The Fair Rents Court has at last come into existence. The good things come to those who wait. The Court must be a good thing; the first…

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Show Election

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 7

On Saturday night next the annual election of committeemen will take place, also the annual meeting and the presentation of balance sheet and…

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Dapto Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 8
Also in Illawarra Mercury

The Fifty-ninth Annual Show, under the auspices of the Dapto A. and H. Society, was opened on Wednesday last in fine, but sultry weather. The…

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Kiama Agricultural Society. Committee Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 2

The Jamberoo Red Cross Society for warded a number of vests to district boys last September, as seasonable gifts for them fighting in the trenches…

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Dapto A. and H. Society's

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 5

A meeting of the committee of the Dapto A. and H. Society was held in the Society's room, Dapto, on Thursday night. Present : Mr. J. G…

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Flower Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 11

The flower show to be held in the Wollongong Town Hall on Wednesday next in aid of the funds of the Benevolent Society, will be open…

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Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 2

The Annual Report and Balance-Sheet were given with a condensed report of the meeting held last Tuesday at 2 p.m., last yssue, time and…

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Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 March 1916 · page 2

The flower show to be held in the Wollongong Town Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) night, will provide many attractions for lovers of flowers as…

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Camden Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 March 1916 · page 2

Mr. J. Phillips, of Mount Keira, was a very successful exhibitor at the Camden Show. He won the 14st hackney with his fine horse…

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Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 7

The annual autumn show of the Wollongong Horticultural Society was herd in the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon and evening, the proceeds…

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Picture Show Benefit

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1916 · page 2

The Proprietors of Kiama's Own Pictures purpose giving a benefit entertainment on Tuesday 4th April, the gross proceeds of which are to be…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon the office bearers of the above were elected as follows:— Patrons—As before, with the inclusion of Messrs. G. M. Burns,…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 2

A well attneded meeting was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday afternoon, the President, Mr. H. L. Fredericks, in the chair. Also present:—…

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Wollongong Agricultural Society

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 2

A special committee meeting of the above society was held last night, Mr. E. H. Figtree being voted to the chair. There were also present:—…

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Show Exhibits

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 5

Some local farmers will be exhibitors at the Royal Show, Mr. I. Simpson sent his prize bull away on Wednesday. Mr. Jas. Couch will also…

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Eight-hour Day Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 7

We have received a copy of the balance sheet of the South Coast Clubs and Lodges sports carnival and art union, which was held last…

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Wollongong Show Ground

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 2

Mr. Ashford, Minister for Lands, was sympathetically inclined towards a deputation which waited upon him on Wednesday last to urge that an…

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The Royal Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 2

The South Coast again secured first prize for the District Trophy, the points being:—South Coast 722, Western District 655. The success…

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Dwyer's Vehicle Exhibit at Royal Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 2

A feature of the exhibits in the vehicle pavilion at the R.A. show is the fine display of vehicles by Mr. W. Dwyer, of Wollongong and Newtown…

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