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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1919

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Butter Tests at Dapto Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 8

The following is the report of the judge (Mr. Letton, of Prescott and Co., Sydney), in the butter exhibits at the Dapto Show:…

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Berry Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 2

Those who attended the Berry Show which opened on Wednesday, must have been more than surprised at the excellent condition of the cattle, in…

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Albion Park A. H. & I. Association. Show Results

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 3

The usual meeting of the committee of the above was held on Monday night, when there were present:—Mr. T. Bateman, President (in the chair);…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Mr. W. Cochrane, has just received the following wire from Mr. Brookfield, who is presumably acting for Mr…

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Show & the "Flu."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 7

A conference consisting of the Government Medical Officer, the Health Committee of the Council and the Show Committee was held…

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Wollongong Show to Be or Not to Be

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 9

There was a meeting of the committee yester evening, Mr. E. Figtree presiding to consider the question of whether in view of the influenza epidemic…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 3

The committee of the Kiama A. and H. Society met on Tuesday, there being a good attendance. CORRESPONDENCE…

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The Kiama Show (To the Editor Kiama "Independent")

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 2

Sir,—I have read "A Visitor's" contribution to your esteemed journals of January, 29th, re past and present Shows, which he says are two queries…

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Camden Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 5

At a special meeting of the committee of the Camden A. H. & I. Society, held last Thursday, the question arose as to whether any postponement in…

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Show Takings

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 5

The gate takings at the Nowra Show were within ,£14 of last year's total—a result that the Committee regard as very satisfactory, considering…

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Royal Jubilee Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 5

The schedule for the Jubliee Show, which will in Sydney on the 14th April next has been issued. It contains the usual long list of classes for all…

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Wollongong Show. Postponed Owing to Government Regulations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 6

The members of the Wollongong Show Committee have the sympathy of the whole community in the hard luck they have struck when success…

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The Kiama Show. (To the Editor.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 2

SIR,—My attention has been drawn to a letter which appeared in your issue of 15/2/119 date, signed—"One of the Flash Gentlemen." It is plain…

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 February 1919 · page 16

There was a meeting of the [?] on Tuesday evening. Mr. E. H. [?] tree presiding. It was stated that Mr. P. T.[?]…

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Wollongong Show. Date Fixed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 February 1919 · page 5

A special meeting of the Wollongong show committee was held on Tuesday night, Mr." E. TI. Figtree presiding. Present :—Messrs. Burcher,…

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Royal Jubilee Show Schedule of Prizes and Events

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 February 1919 · page 6

The schedule for the Jubilee Show, which will open in Sydney on the 14th April next has been issued. It contains the usual long list of classes for all the…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 March 1919 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The 1919 annnal show of the Wollongong A., H. and I. Association will take place on March 20, 21, and 22 Entries which were received…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 7

Mr. W. J. Cochrane is a busy man just now preparing for the Wollongong Show next Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the entries for which…

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