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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1919

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 14

Next week is show week, Thursday, first day, continuing on Friday and Saturday. The entries states the secretary are a bumper, nothing is needed but…

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Moruya Show Abandoned

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 1

The Moruya show has been , finally abandoned for this year, says the |"Examiner, the last straw that sank the annual function being…

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Royal Show Entries Closing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 14

The early entries for the Sydney Royal Show are reported to be coming in very well. The first important closing date is the 15th instant, when horse…

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Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting

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

The annual meeting was, held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday last when Mr. Alex, Campbell was the only subscriber present, except…

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Wollongong Show

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

Wollongong Show will take, place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 20th, 21st an, 22nd next, It was originally fixed for February, but was…

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Agricultural Society. Discussion Re Finances

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 2

In Presenting the financial statement Mr. Hindmarsh, hon. treasurent gave an explicit explanation of the balance sheet. Despite a record show in gate…

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Wollongong Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 2

Successful district exh[?]tors at the Wollongong Slow, which opened in the weather on Thursday last:—Group of lairy cattle; Chittick & Sonsq,…

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The Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 3

The 1919 show of the Wollongong A. H. and I. Association, ranks as one of the most successful in the annals of the Society. The entries were good…

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Easter Show Abandoned. Probable Travel Precautions. Decisions of Cabinet

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 2

The State Cabinet had a protracted sitting on Wednesday, to discuss the recommendations of the ,Medical Consultative Council concerning the…

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Show Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 4

A meeting of the Wollongong Show Committee was held last night, Mr E. H. Figtree presiding. Correspondence,…

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Pigeon Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 7

Keen interest is being taken in the forthcoming poultry and pigeon show on 3rd May, Entries are coming in freely for the different…

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Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 8

On Easter Monday the South Beach Life Saving Club held a carnival, which was well attended, over £16 being taken in admission fees. The…

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Dapto A. and H. Society's Annual Report

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 May 1919 · page 6

Owing to the influenza epidemic affecting the attendance on show days, this year's operations have resulted in a loss of £29. We regret this result, as…

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Winter Dairy Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 7 May 1919 · page 2

In connection with the winter days show, Mr. George Searl, secretary of the Co-operative Dairy Factory Managers' Association, advises that it is…

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Poultry and Pigeon Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 2

The Port Kembla Poultry and Pigeon Club's first show opens in, the Technical Hall to-morrow afternoon at 2.30, and will remain open until 9…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 May 1919 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Love was held on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Jan. G. Miller presiding. Also present: Messrs. Mark & T…

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Show Dates

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 May 1919 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Show Committee comment was made regarding the undesirable crowding of show dates in the district from a…

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Port Kembla Poultry, Pigeon & Industrial Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 May 1919 · page 5

The 1st exhibition of the Port Kembla Poultry, Pigeon, and Industrial Association was held on Saturday and proved a success from first to last…

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The London Dairy Show. Australian Factories in Competition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 May 1919 · page 4

A cable from London announces that the annual show of the British Dairy-farmers' Association, which embraces classes for exhibits from…

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R.a.s. Centenary Exhibition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 June 1919 · page 4

The Royal Agricultural Society had decided to organised a Centenary Exhi[?] to be held in 1922. At a well-attended meeting of the…

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