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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

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Wollongong Show. the Second Day. Ministerial Visit

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 2

Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, accompanied by Mrs. Fitzpatrick, arrived per car, this morning to per, form the opening ceremony in…

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North Coast News. Cattle at Bangalow Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 8

Referring to the Bangalow Show the "Herald" says:—The cattle section was the most striking feature of the show, the quality being far…

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The Royal Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 22

The secretary states:— There are 17 entries in thoroughbred stallions, but of these seven are in the class for stallion to get military horses…

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The Royal Show. Over 10,000 Entries

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 4

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society says that this year the society is in the position of the gentleman who, having…

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Agricultural Society Annual Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 20 March 1918 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above took place on Tuesday afternoon last, Mr. H. E. Fredericks presiding. Also present; E. Cole, E. Brow II. Colley,…

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[?]ng Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 10

[?] of the commit[?] E. H. Figtree [?] G. C. Tuckey, [?]tement…

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Cattle for Royal Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 6

O'Gorman and Burns report that they have booked over 150 head of stock for the Royal Show sales through W. Inglis and Sons…

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Wollongong Show. the Committee Meets

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 2

The first committee meeting after the show was held last night. Mr. E. H. Figtree presiding. CORRESPONDENCE…

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Camden Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 3

The cattle section was well contested. The "Camden News" says' The Illawarra, cattle were certainly good, and a little More of that…

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Illawarras at Royal Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 2

Following are some of the awards at the Royal Show [?] Bull, 4 years and over.—E. R. Bigg's Loyalist of Glengarrie, 1 and…

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Injured by Young Show Bull

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 5

Mr. D. King who is at Sydney show looking after some local cattle, was badly knocked about hy a young bull on Saturday last. It…

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North Wollongong Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 3

On Easter Monday a carnival and Gold Rush was held at the North Wollongong Beach in aid of the Red Cross Funds. The members of…

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Ayrshires at Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 2

The following is a list of the prizes won at the Sydney Royal Show by Lindsay Bros., Kembla Park, Unanderra:—First and…

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Surf Carnivals. South Wollongong Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 3

On Saturday a surf carnival was held on the South Beach, Wollongong, under the auspices of the South. Bench Life-Saying Club,…

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Red Cross Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 5

The Mayoress (Mrs. W. C. Dunster), convened a meeting of the Albion Park ladies, on Tuesday evening last, for the purpose of considering the…

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Kiama Red Cross Day—may 1st. Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday afternoon Present: Mr. H. L. Fredericks (in the chair), Wood, G. Alexander, B'ow G…

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A Unique Show Competition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 17 April 1918 · page 4

An unusual competition was staged in the [?] of the Coombangee (Q) show last week. The chairman of the [?] Council (Mr. A. E. [?]…

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Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 2

A Young People's Fair was held in the Church Street Hall on Wednesday, April 24th, in connection with the Presbyterian Church. The opening ceremony was…

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THIRROUL Patriotic Picture Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 16

To-night a picture show will be given to further on the Red Gross funds. Tickets have been sold freely and there should be a good audience. The first two…

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THIRROUL Jumble Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 9

This looked for fair eventuated on Thursday night and was a great success. It consisted of gifts of many kinds donated by the people of Thirroul and…

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