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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 July 1917 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. H. L. Fredcricks (President) presiding. Also…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 August 1917 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting was held on Tuesday morning with a large attendance. The President, Mr. H. L. Fredericks was in the chair…

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Wolloncong Show Committee. Work on View Show Ground to Proceed at Once

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 August 1917 · page 8

A meeting of the committee of the Wollongong A.H. and [?]. Association was held on Thursday night, 16th inst., Mr. E. H.. Figtree…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 September 1917 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was, held on Tuesday afternoon. The President, Mr., H. L. Fredericks, occupied the chair. Also present:—…

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The Spring Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 19 September 1917 · page 2

If signs of spring outside have not come up to expectations at this stage of the season, spring fashionings in apparel within the establishments of…

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Gerringong Flower Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Sunday 23 September 1917 · page 3

The Patriotic Flower Show which is the initial effort of the Gerringong Horticultural Society, and in which the prometers offer certificates instead of…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 9

At a meeting of the Wollongoug A.H. and I. Association held last night arrangements were made for proceeding with the fencing, etc., of the new…

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Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 4

On Thursday, October 25, a flower allow will be held in the Wollongong Town Hall in aid of Red Cross Funds. This is a matter in which…

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The Kiama Show of 1918. (To the Editor)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 October 1917 · page 2

Sir.—Relying on your courtesy, I wish to put before your many readers, who are exhibitors at our Annual Show, the principal alterations or…

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Prize List Revisions—kiama Show. (To the Editor.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 10 October 1917 · page 2

Sir,—In my last letter; I promised that this one should deal with the revisions in cattle sections. It is necessary, in the first place, to draw…

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Agricultural Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 7

A committee meeting of the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association was held last week, the president (Mr. E. H. Figtree) being in the…

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Spring Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 8

On Monday flight, iii spite ol inclement weather the Salvation Army opened their Australian Spring Fair. The hall was well…

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Rose Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 15
Also in Illawarra Mercury

Despite the dampness of the evening, a large number attended a meeting held in the Congregational School Hall on Wednesday evening last, to make further…

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Agricultural Society

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

The usual meeting of the above took place on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. H. L. Fredericks (President) presiding. Also present: Messrs. A. Grey,T…

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Kiama Show Schedule Revisions. (To the Editor.)

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

Sir.—Following M.S. and Illawarras comes a section for Grade Cattle, with 1st prizes ranging from £1/10/- to £1 and 2nd prizes of 10/-, for cow in…

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Flower Show & Floral Fete. November 7th

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 October 1917 · page 2

As will be seen by advertisement, the Flower Show and Floral Fete in aid of the Presbyterian Church funds will be opened by Mrs. G. W…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 October 1917 · page 3

The committee met on Tuesday last, there being present: Messrs. H. L. Fredricks (presiding), Capt. Blow, Marks, Spinks, Iryine, Colley, Craig,…

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Gerringong Flower Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 October 1917 · page 2

Out readers are reminded of the Patriotic Flower Show on Wednesday next at Gerringong, the official opening of which takes places at 2.30 on…

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Wollongong Show Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 November 1917 · page 8

A meeting of the committee of the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association was held on Thursday night, October 25th, the president (Mr…

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