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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

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Rose Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 October 1924 · page 16

To have held this show without interruption for 22 years is the record of the Wollongong Congregational Church. The exhibition, which…

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Kiama Show, 1925. (To the Editor.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 October 1924 · page 2

Sir,—I wish to conclude my revision notes, compiled for the benefit of intending exhibitors, but, in continuity, interfered by other work…

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Kiama Flower Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 October 1924 · page 2

On Tuesday next the Kiama Flower Show eventuates in the Oddfellows' Hall, Kiama. Half profits in aid of the Kiama Hospital. To augment the…

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Scotch Fair. at Albion Park

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 November 1924 · page 7

A Scotch Fair was hold in the Agriculturul Hall, Albion Park, on Wednesday in aid of the Presbyterian Church Funds…

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TENNIS. Country Week Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 November 1924 · page 7
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Nominations are called for in connection with the Country Week Carnival, to be held at White City Courts, commencing on the 6th. January, 1925. The…

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State Governor. to Open Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 November 1924 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of the Wollongong A. H. and I. Association, held last Wednesday night, the secretary (Mr W. J. Cochrane) read a communication…

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Kiama Horticultural Society. Successful Exhibition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 November 1924 · page 2

Preceding the Show on Tuesday last under the auspices of the above Society, the weather was anything but favourable yet many very fine…

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Scotch Fair

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 November 1924 · page 2

Scotland is dubbed the "land o' cakes" and Albion Park showed itself a good under-study at the "Scotch Fair" on Wednesday last, which was opened in…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 November 1924 · page 23

On account of wet conditions, the number present at the monthly meeting was small, but much routine business was transacted, chiefly…

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Methodist Church Rainbow Fair

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

The Spring Fair, organised by the ladies of the congregation of the Gerringong Methodist Church eventuated on Wednesday, and despite the rain…

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Albion Park Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 November 1924 · page 8

At the last meeting of the Albion Park Show Committee, the secretary stated that he had communicated with the local service car proprietors re the…

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Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 November 1924 · page 1

To-morrow afternoon the members of the North Wollongong Club will hold a carnival on their bench in aid of the Wollongong Hospital Building Fund. A…

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Floral Fair. in Wollongong Town Hall

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 November 1924 · page 7

The Floral Fair in aid of tho Wollongong Mehodist Church Funds, which was opened in the Wollongong Town Hall on Tuesday, revealed to those that…

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Show Rights

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 December 1924 · page 10

The Publican's Booth Bights to the Albion Park Show to be held on January 9 and 10, 1925, wore sold to Mrs. Heinenger, of Brownsivlle, on Tuesday…

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Wollongong Show. Is It Black or White?

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 December 1924 · page 11

At the North Illawarra, Council meeting on Wednesday night, two applications were received to have public holidays proclaimed within the Municipality…

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Albion Park Association. Governor to Open the Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 December 1924 · page 2

The hon. secretary convened a special meeting of the Albion Park A. H. and I. Association committee for 26th November, and the President (Mr…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 December 1924 · page 9

The monthly meeting was held on Thursday evening last, attendance good. Correspondence…

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An Austinmer Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 December 1924 · page 7

Austinmer Surf Club's application was approved of for permission to close the beach on 27th December—day of their Carnival…

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Crowning the Queen. Successful Port Kembla Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 December 1924 · page 1

Although held at perhaps the most inopportune period of the year, the St. Stephens' Church Juvenile Queen Carnival has proved a great success. It…

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