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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1920

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above took place on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. J. G. Miller presiding Also present:—Messrs. C. W. Craig…

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Shoalhaven Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

The following are district awards Blood station: A. Grey's Aurofodin pony, staffon: A. W. Grey's Sir Hobert; stewards; open trot: H. E. Holz's…

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Milk & Butter Tests. Judged Previous to Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

CLASS A.—Cow giving best results in three tests extend in over a period of 180 days. First test within 30 days after calving, second between…

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Kiama Agricultural Competitions. Judged Before the Show on Scale of Points. ¼ Acre Potatoes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 4

Mr. C. Hindmarsh's crop, judged 6th January, 1920. Crop grow on alluvial flat, no manure, judged on points: The weight 55 points, quality 20…

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Wollongong Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 2

The third show at Wol[?]ong on the new area opens on March 4th next and promises to be a record as far as the history of the Society is…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 8

A meeting of the committee of the Wollongoug A.H. and I. Association was held on Tuesday night to deal with matters in connection…

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THIRROUL Surf Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 8

This carnival was continued on Saturday afternoon on the local bench, it having been twice postponed previously, and was attended by about 300…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 3
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Wollongong Show will take place on March 4th, 5th and 6th next, and as this Society has progressed wonderfully in the three years it has…

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Royal Show Entries

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 4

There is a rush of entries for the Royal Agricultural Society's Easter Show. The secretary states that for no previous show were so many early…

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Moss Vale Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 2

This will be held on 4th, 5th and 6th March, and should prove a pleasant days outing for those attending the recognised exhibition of the Highlands…

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[?]N Park A. and H. Annual Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 March 1920 · page 19

[?]32nd annual report of the Albion [?] and H. Society was presented [?]ll-attended meeting on Thursday [?] Mr. T. Bateman, the president…

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Wollongong Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 10 March 1920 · page 3

The annual show was concluded on Saturday in the presence of a record attendance. The gate takings for the three days totalled £496/12/6, an…

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The Late Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 15

The milk competitions at the Wollongong Show resulted as follows:— Greatest quantity of milk: J. W. Burgess first (only competitor). Home…

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Take Time by the Forelock. Easter Show, 1920

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 15

Wunderlich Ltd. the Ceiling People. The Company has been associated with the ceiling industry and building trades for over 33 years; the…

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WOLLONGONG A., H. AND I. ASSOCIATION. Annual Show the Luncheon

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 8

The big function was on Friday. The President (E. H. Figtree), proposed The King, Ald. Smith (Mayor), proposed the toast of the State…

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Kiama Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 2

As usual with annual meetings in Kiama few beyond the retiring committee attended. It was held in the School of Arts. Mr. J. G. Miller…

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The Late Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 15

There was a Meeting of the Committee of the Wollongong A., H. and I. Association on Tuesday evening. INCIDENTALS…

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The Royal Easter Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 March 1920 · page 6

The Royal Agricultural Society has every reason for congratulation on the splendid entries received to date in all sections of the catalogue. The…

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Higher Cost of Royal Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 March 1920 · page 2

The council of the Royal Agricultural Society has found, it necessary to raise the charges at the gates for the coming Royal Show., in order that…

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