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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1922

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

Wollongong Show Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 September 1922 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee on Wednesday night, Mr. J. Parsons presided. The question of granting the South…

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Eastern Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 September 1922 · page 5

The following is the balance sheet of the Grand Eastern Fair, held in the Town Hall, Wollongong, on August 4th, 5th, 7th and 8th, in aid of the…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 September 1922 · page 2

The usual monthly, meeting of the above was held on Tuesday, When Mr. T. Weir (President) was in the chair. Also present: Messrs. Grey, Irvine, Fred…

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Surf Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 September 1922 · page 2

The second of the surf Club's Carnival was not as well attended as the first night, ba[?] a good number of dancers kept things cheerful till close on…

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Jamberoo Tennis Club Village Fair. Supporting Miss Mona Fredericks

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 September 1922 · page 2

The function arranged by the committee of the Jamberoo Public School Queen candidate (Miss Mona Fredericks) on the 13th instant was one of…

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Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 October 1922 · page 5

The proceed of the Flower Show to be held in the Wollongong Town Hall on October 19th will go to the District Ambulance Fund, and at a meeting of…

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Herd Book Restriction at Show. the Objection of Dapto Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 October 1922 · page 1

The "Live Stock Bulletin" (Q.) devoted much space in a recent issue to the discussion which, took place at the meeting of the Dapto A. and H…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 October 1922 · page 18

The usual monthly meeting was held on Thursday evening, when a large amount of correspondence was dealt with…

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DAPTO A. AND H. SOCIETY. Annual Juvenile Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 October 1922 · page 2

The Dapto A. and H. Society's Juvenile Ball eventuated on Friday and was well attended, although there was not the number present as on…

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Dapto Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 October 1922 · page 7

Messrs. Herb Harris and Lindsay Evans were appointed to the committee of the Dapto A. and H. Society on Thursday last, the vacancies occurring…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

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

The usual meeting was held on Tuesday last when Mr. T. We[?]r presided. Present:—Messrs. Craig, Robb, Sharpe, Miller, Love, Grey, James, Hindmarsh,…

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Rose Show

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

For the past twenty years the Wollongong Congregational Church has held the Rose Show and Industrial Exhibition, which has proved attractive both…

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Scotch Fair

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 1 November 1922 · page 2

The School of Arts, Jamberoo, was gay on Wednesday afternoon and evening, when the "scotch Fair" brightened and beautified its pre[?]ts…

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Kiama Flower Show

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

The annual flower show under the auspices of the Kiama Horticultural Society was held on Tuesday afternoon and evening in the Oddfellows Hall…

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Gerringong Flower Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 1 November 1922 · page 2

An ideal day greeted the Gerringong Flower Show , when the H[?]rtiournal Society staged most successfully their 6th exhibition. At the opening there was…

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Show Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 November 1922 · page 5

There was a large attendance of committeemen at the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association's meeting on Wednesday night. Mr. M. A. O'Doanell…

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Notes on the Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 November 1922 · page 2

The children's section in the flower show schedule was a good one, and at was interesting to note in the essays, of which quite a number came forward,…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting was held on Thursday evening last. In the absence of Mr. Coghlan on the Richmond River, Mr. Cook, acted as secretary. A…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1922 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above was held on Tuesday. Present: Mr. T. Weir (President, in the chair), Messrs. G. Grey, H. Spinks, Frvine, T. Fredericks,…

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Fancy Floral Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 November 1922 · page 2

Mrs. Mark F. Morton will open the Fancy Fair connected with the Wollongong Methodist Church in the Town Hall, Wollongong, on Tuesday…

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