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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1922

114 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 6

Thirroul Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 9

Thirroul Beach Carnival, in aid of improvements, was held on Anniversary Day, and attracted the largest crowd ever seen on the beach…

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The Courts. Fair Rent

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 1

At the Wollongong Fair Rents Court on Monday, before Mr. M. J. McMahon, S.M., a decision was given in connection with the application by…

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Surf Carni[?]val

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 9

The surfing programme in connection with the South Beach Carnival, Wollongong, eventuated on saturday afternoon under ideal weather…

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Kiama Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 7

The Kiama Show this year was a success, and was largely attended on the second day. In the horse section Mr. Syd. Lindsay was successful with…

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Dapto Show Committee. Preparations Well in Hand

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 9

A meeting of the committee of the Dapto A. and H. Society ah held on Saturday afternoon, Mr. J. G. Fairley presiding, with a view to seeing that…

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Venetian Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 2

The first anuual Venetian Carnival conducted for ten days by the Wollongong Surf and Recreation Club, and which terminated on…

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Dapto Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The Dapto Show will open an, Friday next, and promises to eclipse the success of other years. The cattle display on the first day should reach…

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Late Carnival at Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 13

The committee of the late carnival at Wollongong terminated last Saturday are highly gratified at the result of their devoted labors, which…

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The Easter Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 19

This immense exhibition begins on 10th April. It will be the centenary show and by way of celebration several extra items have been, put in the…

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Dapto Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1922 · page 2

The Dapto Show which opens on Friday next, promises to be a repetition of last year's record exhibition, when, thanks to the support of such noted…

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Royal Centenary Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 2

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. has made manly additions to the schedule for the show, which will begin on April 10th;…

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Dapto Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 13

The show began to-day. First prize winders in the cattle section were: Illawarra: Johnson Bros., Chittick & Son, W. H. Cook…

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Amusements Carnival at Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 2

The big carnival in aid of the Bulli Hospital Building Fund, will be held in Ball's paddock, commeneing tonight and continuing until Thusrsday…

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Royal Centenary Show. a Rich Prize List

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 5

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. has made many additions to the schedule for the show, which will begin on April…

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Bulli Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 2

The second carnival to raise funds for the erection of new building at Bulli Hospital was opened in Mr. T. Ball's grounds last Friday night. The…

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Championship Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The first annual combined Surf Carnival under the auspices of the South Coast Surf Life Saving Association of N.S.W. will be held…

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Swimming Carnival

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

Notwithstanding the attraction of She Berry Show, and a not too favourable afternoon so far as weather conditions were concerned, a big crowd attended…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 5

The monthly meeting was held on Thursday evening last. Correspondence. From N.S.W. Ambulance Transport…

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