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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

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Wollongong Flower Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 2

We have received the prize list for the Wollongong Horticultural Society's Autumn Show. Local growers might compete successfully in roses,…

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Port Kembla. Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 8

The Port Kembla Surf Club had bard luck with their surf carnival this year. On the date originally fixed it had to be postponed owing to…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 March 1917 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above was held on Tuesday afternoon in the School of Arts, Mr. H. L. Fredericks, [?] Also present: Messrs. E. J…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

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

The first meeting of the new committee, though strictly speaking, the old committee, takes place in the School of Arts, next Tuesday…

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Cattle for the Royal Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 7

Messrs. Graham Bros., of Shellhar[?]bor, took some of their fine dairy cattle to Sydney on Wednesday evening; also Mr. J. O'Gorman and Mr…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the above was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. H. L. Frcdericks presiding. Also present: Messrs. Colley. Marks,…

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Dapto A. and H. Society's Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 4

Nominations for the committee of the Dapto A. and H. Society closed on Saturday last, when twenty-six Candidates were nominated for the…

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The Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 15

In the Ayrshire cattle section Lindsay Bros. were third for six months bull, with Peach's Advocate; first for cow in milk with Flower of Coolangatta also…

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Next Kiama Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 8

The Kiama Agricultural Society has decided to hold its next show on Friday and Saturday, 25th and 26th January, 1918. The following office…

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Thirroul News. Successful Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 8

Illawarra, Home of beauty.—land of forest, flower and fern. Let me loiter where the headlands in the blaze of summer burn—…

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Beach Sports and Surf Carnival. North Wollongong Team Wins Shield. Large Attendance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 8

The weather on Monday was not altogether inviting from a surfers' point. of view, nevertheless the committee were fortunate in being favoured with…

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"Sock Fair."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 4

The members of the Congregational Church, Choir held a "Sock Fair" at the manse on Wednesday afternoon and night. The night was beautifully…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 May 1917 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above took place on Tuesday afternoon in the School of Arts, Mr. H. L. Frede[?]k President in the chair. Also…

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Skating Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 2

To-night, at the Globe Rink, Wollongong, a monster carnival will be held, at which prizes to the amount of £35 will be awarded, including a…

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Skating Carnival a Successful Fixture

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 6

On Friday evening last there was a large gathering in the Globe Skating Rink Wollongong, to witness the first plain and fancy dress carnival of the…

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Dapto Show Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1917 · page 3

The Dapto show committee d serve credit for the splendid sum raised raised for patriotic purposes as a result of their Diamond Jubilee Show. When…

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Skating Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 9

The second skating carnival under the direction of Mr. J. M. Cahill took place in the Globe Theatre on Friday night, and was an unqualified…

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New Show Ground

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 7

A meeting of the trustees of the show ground and recreation reserve known as the Green was held in the Mayor's room on Tuesday evening…

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Rural Topics Victorian Potato Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 4

The potato growing competition held under the auspices of the West Bourke Agricultural Society, whose president is Mr. J. H. Cook, and secretary, Mr…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 July 1917 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above was held on Tuesday in the School of Arts the President Mr. H. L. Fredericks, in the chair. Present: Messrs. G. Grey…

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