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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

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Gerringong Show. Horticultural & Industrial Exhibition. Takings Over £40

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 November 1917 · page 2

The initiatory effort of the Gerri[?]gong Horticultural and Industrial Society promises well for future success of the Society, and the good work it…

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 November 1917 · page 11

Arrangements are going forward well for the opening show on the Green on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 7th, 8th, and 9th, next. Already the new…

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Presbyterian Flower Fete & Floral Show. Takings £73/15/11

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 November 1917 · page 2

The above opened most auspiciously in the Oddfellows Hall on Wednesday afternoon, with a phenomenal attendance, for the hall was crowded…

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Nowra Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 7

We have received the Prize Schedule for the 1918 Show of the Shoalhaven Society to be held en February 13th and 14th. The prize…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 7

The secretary writes :— Arrangements are going forward well for the opening show on the Green on Thursday, Friday, and…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

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

The usual meeting of the above met in the School of Arts on tuesday afternoon, Mr. H. Fredericks presiding. Also present: Messrs. A. Nicholson,…

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Horticultural Show

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

Mr. M. F. Morton, M.L.A., officially opened the Horticultural Show in the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday, beautiful Weather prevailing. Mr. Searle…

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Gerringong Patriotic Show & Queen Competition

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

The hon treasurer of the Horticultural and Industrial Society, Mr. Chas. Hindmarsh, forwards the following comprehensive balance sheets for…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 7

The secretary writes: At last the Wollongong people are arising to appreciate what the new recreation and show ground will mean to the…

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Wollongong Superior Public School. Exhibition of Work

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 18
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The public are invited to an exhibition of school work in the Wollongong Superior Public School on Wednesday afternoon next. The exhibition will give…

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School Work Exhibition

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 December 1917 · page 18

There was held on Wednesday afternoon at the S.P. School, Wollongong, an exhibition of the scholars' work, marking progress, it might be said, for the…

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Exhibition of School Work

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 December 1917 · page 6

A very successful exhibition of school work was held at Wollongong S.P.S. on Wednesday afternoon last. Ald. Vidal, in…

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Surf Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 13

The North Wollongong Surf Lifesaving Club are holding a carnival on the North Beach on Boxing Day. A competitive programme has been arranged…

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Agricultural Society

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

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday afternoon Mr. H. L. Fredericks presiding. Also present: Messrs. G. Grey, Blow,…

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Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 December 1917 · page 2

Good entries have been received for the surf carnival arranged by the North Wollongong Surf Club to take place on the North Beach on…

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Picture Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 December 1917 · page 2

The management of the Empire Pictures very generously donated a night to die Port Kembla Public School library fund on Wednesday…

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The Xmas Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 December 1917 · page 3

The local stores have made every effort to bring the facilities of city shopping into our midst for Xmas, and the display of goods, edible, wearing,…

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Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 December 1917 · page 5

The North Wollongong Surf Club conductch a most successful carnival on Boxing Day, which was responsible for attracting a crowd of…

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