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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

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South Coast Surf Association Carnival Arranged

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 5

A meeting was held at Thirroul on Saturday, Mr. Ramsay Sharp presiding, at which the following delegates were present:— Messrs. Ramsay Sharp…

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Proposed Show at Kembla Grange. Discussion at Kiama

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 7

A special meeting of the South Coast Agricultural Union was held at Kiama on Saturday to consider the question of purchasing the Kembla Grange…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 2

The usual meeting was held on Tuesday with Mr. T. Fredericks presiding Also present: Messrs. Irvine, Grey, Spinks, Colley, Hindmarsh, J. Weir,…

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Fair Rents Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 8

At the Wollongong Fair Rents Court on Monday, William Masland asked to have the rent determined of a cottage which he rented from Edward Newton,…

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Scotch Fair at Corrimal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 9

A Scotch Fair for the purpose of [?]quidating the debt on the motor car [?]hased in connection with the Presbyterian Church at Corrimal was…

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Port Kembla Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 6

The annual carnival in connection with the Port Kembla Sailors and Soldiers' Memorial Building Fund was officially opened on Thursday of last…

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Royal Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 6

The Royal Show will be held this Easter in Sydney under much improved circumstances. For years past the Council has used every possible resource…

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Pony Class, Dapto Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 11

Mr. W. J. Johnstone writes: With reference to a previous correspondence in your valued journal, headed "An Incorrect Correction," and…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 5

At the usual monthly meeting of the Committee held on Friday, February 29th, it was decided to appoint provisional dates for the next Annual Show…

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Presbyterian Church Autumn Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 March 1924 · page 9

The Presbyterian Church Autumn Fair will be opened in the Town Hall, Wollongong, on Wednesday, March 19th, at 3 p.m., by Lady Fuller. The…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 March 1924 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above took place on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. T. Fredericks presiding. Also present:—Messrs. Thos. Moffitt, Irvine, J…

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BULLI-WOONONA. Church Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 17

The chrysanthemum fair held recently in the church grounds proved a gratifying success; the proceeds for the afternoon and evening…

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Scout for Empire Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 4

Tho appeal now being made for funds to finance the trip of the South Coast Coast ana Port Kembla representatives to England next month is…

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Goulburn Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 8

The new Governor, Admiral do Chair, is to officially open the Goulburn Show on Friday, 28th inst. The rights of the two publicans…

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Autumn Fair. Opened by Lady Fuller

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 5

The interior of the Wollongong Town Hall presented a gay appearance on Wednesday afternoon when the Autumn [?] of the Presbyterian Church,…

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Surf Carnival. Rough Sea Beats Competitors

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 3

The third annual carnival of the South Coast Surf Life Saving Association was held at Thrroul on Saturday, and was well attended. The…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 8

Members of Dapto A. and H. Committee are not greatly concerned with the strictures passed by members of Albion Park A. and H…

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Clashing of Show Dates

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 6

The Dapto A. and H. Association has selected January 16th and 17th ns the days on which they will hold their show next year. The Albion Park…

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Exaggerated Reports. Re Albion Park Show Committee Ballot

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 6

Chatting with a committeeman of the Albion Park A.H. and I. Association this week, he said that one of the main topics of conversation in that town…

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Empire Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 April 1924 · page 2

The following donations have been received to assist defray the expenses of Patrol Leader Jim Collins, the South Coast representative to the…

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