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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1921

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Dapto Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 February 1921 · page 2

One of the fines pavilion exhibits of the Coast was displayed at Dapto pot plan's and flowers really fine, cookery and preserves of splendid…

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Rosemont Church Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 7

Under the spreading figtree in Beatson Park, on Saturday, the committee held their annual fair. The weather throughout was very suitable. The Rev…

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Wollongong Show Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 1

The first meeting of the Committee after the show was held last night, Mr E. H. Figtree presiding. The president expressed his thanks…

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Speilers at Wollongong Show the Presideft Resents Criticism

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 1

Speaking at the meeting of the Wollongong show committee last night the president (Mr E. H. Figtree) said he felt very much the…

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Kiama Show. Beautiful Illawarras

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 4

Kiama Show is one of the best country shows in Australia. and at the same time one of the worst. It is among the best from the point…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 March 1921 · page 2

At the usual monthly meeting for February the following were present: Messrs. Irvine, Marks, Spinks, H. Colley, J. Love, Fredericks. A. Grey…

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Moss Vale Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1921 · page 2

Mr. C. W. Craig who judged cattle and assisted with the farm and dairy produce at the Moss Vale show gives an enthusiastic account of the…

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Scotch Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 1

The Scotch Fair in connection with the Wollongong Presbyterian Church, held in the Town Hall on Friday and Saturday nights last, was an…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above took place on Tuesday last with a fair attendance. Mr. J. G. Miller presided. ANNUAL REPORT…

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Salvation Army Harvest Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 8

On Sunday the Wollongong Branch held services first in the Army Hall, and then in the Town Hall. Two visiting officers, Lieut.-Colonel Gallant and…

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Easter Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1921 · page 4

Mount Drummond (United) Church Easter Fair was held in the Churchstreet Hall, Wollongong, last Friday and Saturday. Ever since the last…

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Meetings Wollongong Show Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1921 · page 5

There was only a small attendance at a meeting of the above on Tuesday night, Mr. F. O. Wiseman presiding…

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Cattle at Royal Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1921 · page 6

I had a stroll through the cattle sections on the opening day and was pleased to notice that Illawarra breeders were well to the fore in the prize…

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The Royal Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 4

District cattlemen were very successful at the Royal Show held in Sydney during Easter week. Commenting on the exhibits of…

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THIRROUL Hospital Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 14

Penny Chain.—On Thursday night a large crowd assembled at "The Block" to witness the growth of the penny chain which had started in the…

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Thirroul Crowns Carnival Queen

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 7

Notwithstanding the inclement weather prevailing on Saturday. Thirroul School of Arts was packed to the door with men, women and children,…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 2

The first monthly meeting of the committee since the annual meeting was held on Tuesday last. Until the election of officers, Mr. J. G. Miller,…

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A Treat in Store. the Show of the Season

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 May 1921 · page 3

This town and district is to be favoured to-day (Wednesday) with a visit [?] what has just been hailed on all [?] in Sydney as "the" show of the…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. Annual Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 18

This was held on Thursday evening, 12th instant, Mr. Fairley presiding. On account of inclement weather, attendance was small. Mr. Fairley submitted…

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Ulmarra Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 2

In the Grafton "Argus" report of the Ulmarra show is said:—"Mr. S. Biggs' champion Shorthorn bull was a beauty, and was, we understand, bred on the…

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