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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1920

104 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 6

Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 3

The usual meeting of the above was held on Tuesday, December 23rd with Mr. J. G. Miller presiding. Also president Messrs. O. K. East, Robb. C…

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Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 5

Despite the inclement state of the weather a large gathering assembled on the North Beach on Saturday afternoon to witness a splendid…

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Albion Park Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 7

On Wednesday and Thursday next the first of the South Coast shows will be held at Albion Park. The entries are coming in so freely that the…

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District News. Thirroul. Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 3

Owing to the boisterous weather on Saturday last, it was decided to again postpone the water events until a later date…

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"Wet" Show at Dapto

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 7

At the meeting of the Dapto A. & H. Society held last night, one of the most important questions discussed was as to whether the forthcoming…

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The Great Easter Show. Magnificent Exhibition. Promised. Prize Money, £11,000

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 9

Exhibitors in all the States of Australia and the general public are looking forward to a bumper Agricultural Exhibition in Sydney next Easter…

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THIRROUL. Dancing Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 6

On Saturday evening last, at "The Arena," Miss Emmie Emison gave an exhibition of the latest ballet dances, which was enjoyed by the patrons…

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Albion Park Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 2

Despite threatening weather, Albion Park had a record Show and though the first day was wet, the gate money exceeded previous years in £18/16/- and…

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Albion Park Show. (Continued from last issue). Miscellaneous Horses

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 4

Thotter or pacer in saddle 1 mild J. R. Anderson's Mosquito 1, H. Graham's Cardigan 2, S. Jones' Golden Robin 3; 11-stone hackney: A. W…

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Wollongong Show Committee. Resignation of President

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 5

A special meeting of the committee of the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association was held on Tuesday night, for the purpose of dealing with the…

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A Big Show Entry

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1920 · page 2

Fine weather holding, the Slow promises to be one of the best yet held. Entries are phenomenal, and the good old district cattle are going make…

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Kiama Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 2

The Kiama Show opened auspiciously on Saturday last, and the gate money above membership fees constituted a record in £63…

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 17
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Says the hon, secretary:—The annual show is rapidly drawing near, and on March 4th, 5th and 6th next the third show on the new ground will…

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Kiama Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 3

At the above show, on Saturday last, there was a fine display of Cattle. In the Illawarras, S. Purdie's, "Phil of Riversdale," won the reserve…

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Show Sales

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 2

On Tuesday last on the Show ground a sale of pedigree and high-class stock was conducted by A. Campbell[?] & [?] under the auspices of the Kiama…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 6

There was a good attendance of members of the commitee at the meeting, on Tuesday night. The President (Mr. E. H. Figtree), who occupied the…

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Show Holiday

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 2

The secretary of the Shoalhaven Agricultural Society has been advised from the Chief Secretary's office that Thursday 12th instant (second day of…

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Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 1

The carnival under the auspices of the South Wollongong Surf Club, which had been postponed from Anniversary Day, in consequence of…

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Dapto Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 1

Dapto Show will be held next Friday and Saturday. It promises to be one of the most successful events in the history of the Society…

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