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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 3

At a meeting of the Agricultural Society held on Tuesday afternoon the principal discussion was the clam presented to the military authorities for…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the above, as previously mentioned, was held on Tuesday after noon last, when those present were: Messrs. H. L. Fredericks (President),…

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Church of England Fair

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 3

The Church of England show and competition to be held on Tuesday week, 23rd instant, offers the following prizes, the exhibits becoming the…

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Nowra Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 2

The Shoalhaven—A and II. Association's annual show to be held Nowra on Wednesday and Thursday, February 14th and 15th, is advertised in our…

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School of Arts Flower Show and Fete

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 2

The School of Arts Fete opens on Tuesday next at 8 o'clock For it entries in th Flower Section will be received by Mr. N. E. Hindmarsh, on…

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Flower Show and Fair

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 2

The day which looked anything but promising on Tuesday last, broke to ward noon, and turned into ideal weather, for the opening of the Flower Show…

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Nowra Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 4

The Shoalhaven A. and H. Association's annual show to be held at Nowra on Wednesday and Thursday, February 14th and 15th, is…

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Shoalhaven Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 2

An advt, of this show, to be held on Wednesday arid Thursday, February 14th and 15th at Nowra, will be found in this issue. The secretary, Mr. Rauch,…

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Nowra Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

Cheap tickets will be issued in Nowra show by special train leaving Wollongong at 8.50 a.m. on Thursday, 15th February (second day), arriving at Nowra at…

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The Royal Show. Brilliant Night Displays

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

Organising for the Royal Show in Sydney, which begins on April 3rd next, is now far enough advanced of the secretary to be able to form an idea of the…

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Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 3

A surf Carnival under the auspices of the North Wollongong Surf Club was held on the north beach, Wollongong, on Saturday last. A large…

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The Royal Show. a Great Exhibition Assured. Prize List £9,000. Brilliant Night Displays

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 3

The organising of the Royal Show in Sydney, which begins on April 3rd next, is now far enough advanced for the Secretary to be able to form an…

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Albion Park Budget. Forthcoming Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 6

Although the Albion Park Show will take place at a latter date than usual it promises to be one of the best shows ever held here. According to…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 2

The Agricultural Society met on Tuesday afternoon to receive the commitee management's- report regarding claim presented to the Defence Department…

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Dapto. Diamond Jubilee Show. the First Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 4

It only seems the other day that the Dapto A. and H. Society celebrated its Jubilee Show, yet many epoch making events have occurred…

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Albion Park Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 7

Judging by the entries received and the promises made in regard to for warding exhibits, the Albion Park Show next Tuesday and Wednesday…

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Albion Park Budget. Show Matters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 9

The committee of the Albion Park Agricultural Society met on Saturday evening last and discussed matters in connection with the show…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the Kiama Society was held on Tuesday,. Mr. H. L. Fredericks, President, in the chair. Also present: Messrs. Nicholson, E. Cole, J…

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Albion Park Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1917 · page 3

The hon. secretary of the above Visitors to draw under the attention of intending exhibitors that now coming forward are really late entries…

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Autumn Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 5

A meeting of the ladies connected with Voluntary Workers' Association was held on Tuesday night to arrange the carrying out of the sale of…

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