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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

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Soccer. Poor Exhibition

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 April 1924 · page 20

The game [?] Thirroul last Saturday was of the poorest class, when Coledale beat Thirroul 7-2. Coledale were without the services of…

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The Royal Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 April 1924 · page 7

Over 2,000 men are working feverishly on the Sydney showground in preparation for the Royal Show which begins on the 14th instant. Some night…

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British Empire Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 April 1924 · page 2

Exhibitions are milestones on the world's highway of universal progress. It was a bold enterprise to press forward immediately after the Great War, with the project of a mighty peace achievement the British Empire Exhibition, to be held in England during…

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Band Recital. at Wollongong Show Ground

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 April 1924 · page 6

There was quite a large gathering on the Wollongong Show Ground last Sunday afternoon when a recital was given by Corrimal, Wollongong, and…

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District Prize-takers. at Royal Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 April 1924 · page 2

Horses.—Thoroughbred stallion, C. McGlinchey's Gigandra 2nd and reserve champion; pony stallion not exceeding 13.2, A. W. Grey's Sir…

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South Coast & Tablelands. Wins District Exhibit at the Royal Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 April 1924 · page 2

Excitement ran high all day (the "S. M. Herald" reported) amongst those in charge of the exhibits in anticipation of the placing of their respective…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. Annual Report

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 April 1924 · page 6

From some points of view, especially as regards the Cattle entries, the late show was a great success. In the Pavilion and Poultry Sections, owing…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. Annual Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 April 1924 · page 16

The 67th annual meeting was held on Wednesday evening. There was a fair attendance, including a number of ladies. The report showed that…

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Dapto A. and H. Society Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 April 1924 · page 9

The annual meeting of the above was held in the Agricultural Hall, Dapto, on Wednesday evening last, Mr. A. C. Brown (president) being in the chair…

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Show Cattle at Floyd's

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 April 1924 · page 2

Three splendid specimens of Shorthorn cattle are exciting the interest of people passing the yards adjoining Floyd's butcher's shop at Thirroul…

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History of Illawarra. At the British Empire Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 April 1924 · page 1

Illawarra should be well to the fore at the British Empire Exhibition, for in addition to the very line album of views of the district forwarded by…

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Scout Jim Collins Entertained Off to Empire Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 April 1924 · page 5

Citizens of Port Kembla entertained Scout Jim Collins in the Amusua Hall on Wednesday night, prior to his departure with other Australian Scouts…

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Helensburgh-stanwell Park Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 9

We have been requested by the secretary of the South Coast branch of the Surf Life Saving Association to state that there will be no carnival…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1924 · page 2

The first mooting after the election of the new committee was held on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. T. Fredericks presiding. Also present: Messrs,…

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Fair Rents Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 3

At the Wollongong Fair Rents Court on Monday before Mr. M. J. McMahon, S.M., J. R. Leverick, of Balgownie, asked to have the rent of promises…

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May Day Celebrations Big Gathering on Wollongong Show Ground. Special Trains Crowded

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 3

The May Day celebrations under the auspices of the South Coast Branch of the Miners' Federation was held on the Wollongong Showground on…

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Local and General. Poultry Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 7

Wollongong Poultry fanciers have been well represented in the prize lists in recent shows. Some secured first and champion at the Royal at Easter…

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Clashing Show Dates. a Suggestion

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 2

A prominent Albion Park citizen, in the course of a conversation during the week, said it was the opinion in Albion Park that if both the Albion Park and…

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Wollongong Show Ground. Committee Discuss Question of Big Pavilion

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the Wollongong A. H. and I. Association on Wednesday night was presided over by Mr. F. O. Wiseman (president)…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 May 1924 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above was held on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Thos. Fredericks (President) in the chair. Also present: Messrs. Marks, Spinks,…

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