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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1919

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 June 1919 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above took place on Tuesday last. Present: Messrs. J. G. Miller (in the chair), N. E. Hindmarsh, Craig, Blow,…

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Train Arragements for Show Stock

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 June 1919 · page 6

The secretary of the South Coast Agricultural Union has received the following communication from the Rail way Department : "With reference to…

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Show Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 June 1919 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the Wollongong A.H. & I. Society Was held on Tuesday night, the president (Mr. E. H. Figtree) being in the chair…

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Wollongong Show Ground

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 June 1919 · page 5

A conference of bodies interested in the Showground, was called for Wednesday last at the Agricultural Society's office. The only sporting body…

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The Royal Agricultural Society. District Exhibits

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 July 1919 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society matters in connection with the winter show were discussed…

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Albion Park Show Dates

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 July 1919 · page 4

The dates for the next Albion Park Show were under discussion at last meeting. The President, Mr. Bateman and Mr. H. G. Fraser, mentioned…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 July 1919 · page 2

The usual meeting was held on Tuesday last, Mr. J. G. Miller in the chair Also present: Messrs. E. A. Blow, G. Grey, E. J. Marks, H. Colley T…

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Grand Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 July 1919 · page 7

A meeting of the parishioners of St. Francis Xavier's Church; was held in the School Hall on Sunday, when it was decided to hold a grand Continental and open air…

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The Next Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 4

There is a good deal of controversy going on among showmen throughout the district. regarding the dates on which the next. Albion Park Show is…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday afternoon last, Mr. J. G. Miller, President in the chair. Also present: Messrs. C…

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Royal Show District Exhibits

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 6 August 1919 · page 2

At the last meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society it was decided to adopt a recommendation from the agricultural committee…

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"The Biggest Show on Earth."

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 August 1919 · page 2

This is the title of a thrilling circus drama featuring the pretty Australian artist, Enid Bennett, on Thursday next. A complete circus…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 August 1919 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above was held on Tuesday, Mr. J. G. Miller presiding. Also present: Messrs. N. E. Hindmarsh, G. Grey, E. Marke, H…

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THE 1920 Kiama Show. (To the Editor.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 September 1919 · page 2

Sir,—I am given to understand that many of our Show exhibitors appreciate my practice of publishing the Schedule revisions while it is being…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 24 September 1919 · page 3

A meeting of the above was held on Tuesday last with as good attendance. Mr. J. G. Miller presided. On the motion of the President…

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THE 1920 Kiama Show. (To the Editor.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 24 September 1919 · page 2

SIR,—Resuming from last issue of your paper, the next section is Dogs in which the only change is that have classes are added by specials for…

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Rose Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 October 1919 · page 7

The seventeenth annual rose show industrial exhibition and sale of work is to be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday 22nd October, afternoon and…

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Rural Topics the Dairy Breeds at Melbourne Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 October 1919 · page 18

The display of the pure breeds of dairy cattle is the finest ever seen at a Melbourne Royal. They total 852 entries, and comprise many animals of…

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Dapto A. and H. Bazaar

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 16

The Dapto A. and H. Society held a successful bazaar on Friday and Saturday evenings. The official opening was performed on Friday afternoon by…

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Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 4

The spiring show of the Horticultural Society will be held on Thursday, 16th inst., in the Town Hall, Wollongong. As the proceeds will be handed…

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