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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1922

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

Venetian Carnival Programme

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 5

The preliminary programme drawn up by the committee in charge of the Venetian Carnival, commencing on Anniversary Day next, provides for big…

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 14

The committee had their final meeting on Wednesday evening. There was a letter from Jimmy Sharman intimating he would take the…

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Venetian Carnival. Finalising Arrangements. Illuminations and Decorative Displays

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 5

The preliminary programme drawn up by the Committee in charge of the Venetian Carnival commencing on Anniversary Day next provides for…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above was held on Tuesday, the President (Mr. T. Weir) in the chair. Also present: Messrs. Craig, East, Robb, Fuller,…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 6

A meeting of Dapto A. and H. Committee was held Thursday evening, the attendance, on account of inclement Weather, being small. The treasurer…

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Venetian Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 7

Judging by the programme of the Venetian Carnival commencing at Wollongong next Wednesday, it promises to be a big event, as it will…

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Venetian Carnival Notes

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 15

The carnival commencing next Wednesday promises to be a big event. It will continue for ten days, the Agricultural Society having requested the…

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Nowra Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 16

The hon. secretary writes: Shoalhaven Agricultural Society is advertising in this issue its big show, commemorative of centenary year, which the district is…

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 8
Also in Illawarra Mercury

The hon. secretary writes: Wollongong Show, certainly the most important event in the year as far as Wollongong is concerned, if not on the S…

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Kiama Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 9

This show will be held as usual on Wednesday and Thursday, 25th and 26th. The schedule and ring program are as good as ever, and as a cattle…

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Wollongong Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1922 · page 2

Wollongong Show, certainly the most important event in the year as far as Wollongong is concerned, opens on Thursday, 2nd February, and will be…

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Albion Park Show. 34th Annual Exhibition

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 2

Ill luck struck the Albion Park show for the rain which fell in torrents the night of the first day and early the next morning, made a big difference…

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Venetian Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 2

Many times the remark has been heard that Wollongong needs waking up. It looks as if the awakening had commenced for at the present time…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Mr W. J, Cochrane, the genial secretary of the Wollongong show, is a busy man just at present, as entries are pouring in upon him very…

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Fair Rents Court. Swollongong—monday. (Before Mr. M. J. McMahon, S M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 6

William Pope v. Wm Rogers. Cottage Hercules street, Wollongong. Piaintiff is paying 15s per week, and estimated that its per week is a fair…

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Kiama Show. a Great Success

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 January 1922 · page 2

The Agricultural event of the year had bad luck for the first day, and good the second. A big thunderstorm [?]n the afternoon suspended the ring…

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Opening of Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 2

The Show was officially opened by Sir George Fuller in the afternoon of 1st day, who was introduced by Mr. T. Weir, President. He expressed his…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 17

A well attended meeting of Dapto A. and H. Committee was held on Saturday afternoon last to complete arrangements in connection with the…

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