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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1920

104 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 6

Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 20

A meeting for the purpose of finally reviewing the schedule was held by the Dapto A. and H. on Thursday evening. Mr. G. Dare, junr, who filled the…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 September 1920 · page 4

The [?] meeting of the above was held on Tuesday last Mr. J. G. Miller (President) in the chair. A[?] present: Messrs, Cole, [?] Marks…

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Albion Park A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting was held on Monday evening, Mr. T. Bateman presiding. Those in attendance were J. W. Musgrave. C. B. Dawes, W. H…

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Segt. Noble. Corowa Residents Show Their Appreciation

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 2

"He could say there was not a single man, woman, or child that was not sorry he was leaving Corowa." These were the sentiments…

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Successful Fair

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

On Thursday, in the Gerringong School of Arts, a most successful Fair was held in aid of the funds of St. George's Church of England. It was…

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Something to Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 October 1920 · page 5

A certain poor woman had received some new underclothes from one who had helped the family. The woman's husband thanked the donor's husband,…

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Church of England Fair

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 October 1920 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon and evening a very successful Fair was held in the Church of England school hall organised by the ladies of the Church…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday afternoon Mr. J. G. Miller Presiding Also present: Messrs. Hindmarsh, J. Love. T…

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Rose Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 October 1920 · page 9

The 18th annual Rose Show and Industrial Exhibition is to be held in the Town Sail on Wednesday next, afternoon and evening, and again on…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

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

A brief meeting of Dapto A. and H. Society was held on Thursday evening, Mr. G. Lindsay presiding. Notification was received from the…

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Gerringong Show. Takings About £50

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 November 1920 · page 2

On Wednesday, despite the anything but propitious weather preceding the event, the Horticultural Society' show was held with success. A fine show of…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 November 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the above Society's committee was held on Tuesday last, when the following were present:— Mr. J. G. Mirer (President), Messrs…

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Dancing Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 5

The Arena, Thirroul, continues to be the centre of gravity for the dancers of the South Coast. On Saturday the 6th inst., a grand confetti dance…

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Port Kembla Horticultural Show. Officials

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 3

Messrs. E. A. White, patron; C. Sloan president: H. Hallams, hon. treasurer; J. D. Ferris and L. Patterson, joint hon. secs.;…

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Albion Park A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 November 1920 · page 8

The usual monthly meeting was held on Monday evening, Mr. W. H. Norris presiding. Present: Messrs. J. Dawes, A. Wright, J. W. Musgrave, G…

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Fair Rents Court

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

The first application to the Fair Rents Court recently established [?] Kiama, were heard by the P.M. (Mr. J. McMahon) on Tuesday last, when…

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Dapto A. and H. Meeting. A meeting of the A. and H. followed. Correspondence

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 December 1920 · page 6

From the Department of Agriculture intimating that only members of an Agricultural Society exclusively engaged in farmings etc., or members of an…

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MEETINGS. Wollongong Show Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 December 1920 · page 3

The president (Mr. E. H. Figtree) presided at the committee meeting of the Wollongong A. H & I. Association on Tuesday night. Present:…

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Prize Schedules—kiama Show. (To the Editor.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 December 1920 · page 2

Sir,—Kindly allow me space to say to the subscribers to the above Show. that as the postage on the prize schedules is 2d per copy. I am trying [?] I…

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Current Comment. Fair Rent's Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 December 1920 · page 3

The first application under the Fair Rents' Court at Wollongong has been lodged. Illawarra Dairy Cattle…

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