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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1925

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Motors and Motoring. Balloons Reign on Cars at New York Motor Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 7

That the low-pressure balloon tyro has been absolutely adopted by the motor par industry was amply demonstrated at the New York Motor Show, from…

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Port Kembla Carnival. to Aid Soldiees' Memorial. Successful Opening Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 11

Amid scenes of unprecedented gaiety and with with the Soldiers Memorial Hall at Port Kembla beautifully bedecked with bunting, native shrubbery…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 April 1925 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the above on Tuesday, when the newly-elected members of committee were present. In…

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Flower Show Andfair. Opened by Lady Fuller

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 April 1925 · page 2

On Friday afternoon and evening a very successful function was held in the School of Arts, Jamberoo, when those interested in the Flower Show…

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For Bulli Hospital. Fair at Woonona

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 1

The sub-committee, of which Mr. A. Southern is president and Mrs. Tong Hon. Sec, launched a public effort last week-end to raise funds for Bulli…

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Royal Show. Illawarra Successes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 3

The South Coast and Tablelands only secured third place this year. There was some trouble in connection with the wine, exhibit, which caused a loss of…

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Hospital Benefit. Under Auspices Police Carnival Fund

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 April 1925 · page 2

On Monday night the Benefit Picture Show given by Kiama's Own Pictures was an unprecedented success. The very desirable help to the Hospital…

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Grand Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 April 1925 · page 11

A grand carnival is being conducted at Wollongong on the land opposite the R.C. Church, Lower Crown Street, in aid of the Town Band funds, where…

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Dapto A. and H. Association. Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 10

The 68th annual meeting of the Dapto A. and H. Society was held in the Dapto Agricultural Hall on Tuesday night. Mr. A. C. Brown presided and there was…

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Big Show Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 May 1925 · page 10

The President again referred to the question of the Society running a big carnival this year. There was not a proper pavilion, he said, and the…

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Show Ground Trustees

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 May 1925 · page 10

It was decided to recommend Mr. Lang to fill the vacancy in the Showground Trustees caused through the death of Mr. M. A. O'Donnell…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 May 1925 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Society took place on Tuesday afternoon, the President (Mr. H. Thomas) in the chair. Also present:…

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DAPTO A. and H. SOCIETY

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 May 1925 · page 25

The postponed meeting was held in Friday evening. Amongst those present being Mr. D. G. McAuliffe, who has for so long been ill. A…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. Election of Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 May 1925 · page 1

The first meeting of the new committee was held on Friday, the 15th inst, the following committeemen being present:—Messrs. A. C. Brown, J. H…

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Carnival. In Aid of Port Kembla Ambulance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 June 1925 · page 6

A monster gala was held at Port Kembla last Saturday for the purpose of raising funds to purchase an up-to-date motor ambulance. The weather was…

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Annual Ball. Albion Park Show Association

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 June 1925 · page 3

Last Friday evening the annual ball of the Albion Park Agricultural Show Association was held in the Association's Hall at the Park, when there…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 June 1925 · page 10

A meeting of the Committee of the above was held on the 4th inst., Mr. A. C. Brown presiding. Correspondence received from Messrs…

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Successful Show Ball. at Albion Park

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 June 1925 · page 1

The annual ball in connection with the Albion Park A.H. and I. Association, was held in the Show Pavilion last Friday night, when there was an…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 June 1925 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting was held on Tuesday last, with the President (Mr. H. Thomas) in the chair. Also present: Messrs Wilson, Marks,…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Committee of the above Society was held on Tuesday, June 30th, when there was a large attendance…

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