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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1921

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 19

The first meeting of the new committee was held on Thursday evening, Mr. Fairley acting as chairman. There was almost a full attendance. Mr. Fairley…

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Port Kembla Show (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 5

Sir,—In reply to Mr. C. Sloan, president of the P.P.I. Association. It appears to me that Mr. Sloan is trying to shield someone from what I would term…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on the 14th instant, Mr. Thos. Weir presiding. Also present:— Messrs. G. Grey, Marks, Anderson, A…

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Dapto A. and H. Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 16

The annual ball eventuated on Wednesday night, and proved a most successful function, the night being ideal. The Agricultural Hall was beautifully…

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THIRROUL B.I.M. Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 17

To-night, the Big Beach Improvement Carnival opens at the Arena, and will be continued to-morrow night. Mr. Winn, the energetic secretary of the Progress…

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Poultry Show Judging (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 20

Sir,—I see by your last issue that Mr. Fairplay has launched out a little but not in respect of the word he has used for his nom de plume. Now, Mr…

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Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 5

A grand, fancy-dress and sports carnival was held in Thirroul Arena on Friday and Saturday, June 24 and 25, to raise funds for the beach…

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Carnival at Thirroul

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 9

The carnival arranged on behalf of the Beach Improvement Fund last Friday and Saturday went off well. Despite the rain on Friday there was a…

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Port Kembla Poultry Show (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 5

Sir,—In reply to Mr. C. Sloan's letter which appeared in your last issue, I wish to point out to Mr. Sloan that he has not cleared himself in any way, as…

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Fair Rent Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 19

Last Friday in the Wollongong Court Arthur Kertshaw applied for determination of the fair rent of the premises, "Inglewood," 30 Atcheson street, owner…

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Local and General Fair Rents Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 5

The first Fair Rents Court for the distriot was hold at Wollongong on Friday last, when Arthur Kershaw applied to have the rent assessed for…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. Important Revision of Rules

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 July 1921 · page 15

The ouarterly meeting was held on Wednesday evening, Mr. Fairley presiding. Various accounts were passed for payment. Many donations of special…

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Recreation and Show Ground Trust

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Wollongong Recreation and Show-ground Trust was held in the School of Arts Hall on Monday evening last. The…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 July 1921 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above took place on Tuesday of last week, Mr. Weir (President), presiding, Also present:—Messrs. Irvine, Spinks,…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 7

A general meeting in connection with the forthcoming A. and H. bazaar and other matters, was held on Saturday afternoon, 30th, many ladies attending…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 August 1921 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above took place on Tuesday morning last, Mr T. Fredericks, Vice-president, in the chair, owing to the absence of the…

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Wollongong Show Increased Prize-list

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 2

A meeting of the Wollongoag Snow committee was held on Wednesday night, Mr. M. A. O'Donnell presiding. A considerable amount of…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 2

The monthly meeting Dapto A. and H. was held last Thursday evening, Mr. Fairley presiding. Through illness, a few were absent…

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Woonona Co-op. Society Semi-Jubilee Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 19

The postponed carnival in connection with the above eventuated last Saturday at Woonona, in glorious, weather. A large number of shareholders availed…

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Local and General Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 2

A flower show and sale of work will be held in the Agricultural Hall Albion Park in aid of the Presbyterian Church and Manse Repair fund…

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