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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1925

121 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 7

HELENSBURGH Carnival. (H. Booth)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 October 1925 · page 12

On Friday last on the local recreation ground, Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A. opened the nine days carnival, the object being to raise £1000 to make…

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Wollongong Show Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 October 1925 · page 9

A special meeting of the Committee of the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association was held on Wednesday night for the purpose of re-appointing…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 October 1925 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday. Mr. H. Thomas presiding. Also present:—Messrs. Marks, T. Fredericks, H. Spinks…

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Helensburgh Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 October 1925 · page 2

The Carnival which is being conducted at Helensburgh proved a great success, and up till Wednesday £600 had been raised. Singing competitions were…

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Congregational Rose Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 October 1925 · page 4

In the Wollongong Town Hall, on Wednesday, the Congregational Rose Show, and Industrial Exhibition, will be opened by Mrs. F. T. Wade. When…

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Conference of South Coast Show Secretaries

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 October 1925 · page 9

A conference of secretarial of South Coast Agricultural Societies convened by the secretary of the Union, was held at Nowra on…

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Sydney Show. Facilities for Loading and Unloading Cattle

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 October 1925 · page 6

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following letter from the Secretary for Railways:— "With reference to your…

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Methodist Rainbow Fair at Woonona

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 October 1925 · page 6

This event was successfully carried out last Saturday. By the time announced for the opening the fair a good attendance of people had…

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Rainbow Fair. Woonona Methodist Church Function

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 October 1925 · page 4

A Rainbow Fair in the Woonona Methodist Church grounds was opened on Saturday afternoon in ideal weather. There was a large attendance,…

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Wollongong Show Committee Some Plain Speaking

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 October 1925 · page 9

At the meeting of the Committee of the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association Wednesday night the following members were present: Messrs W. A. Lang…

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GERRINGONG. 9th Horticultural Show. Six Hundred Entries

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 October 1925 · page 2

Could it be possible they wanted rain at Gerringgong was the first thought that came on entering the School of Arts on Wednesday, for…

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Dapto Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 November 1925 · page 4

The Committee of the Dapto Show is out to boom their next show. At the meeting held on Thursday evening, October 29th, £25 was voted for the…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 November 1925 · page 2

In the vacancies made by the sad demise of Mr. M. T. Anderson and the resignation of Mr. A. Nicholson, Mr. Stan Smith and Mr. J. Trevor were…

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Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. Conservation of Fodder Competitions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 November 1925 · page 8

It was my privilege when journeying through Denmark last year to meet a few representatives of the Royal Danish Agricultural Society, and I was…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 November 1925 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday, Mr. H. Thomas (President) in the chair, also present: Messrs. G…

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British Olympia Motor Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 9

The Motor Show, which at the time of writing is in progress in London, is quite the finest of the series of fine exhibitions annually organised by the…

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Methodist Floral Fair. at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 7

The interior of the Wollongong Town Hall presented quite a gay appearance on Tuesday afternoon when the opening ceremony in connection with the…

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Mt. Keira Agricultural Bureau Question of Staging Exhibit Dapto Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 7

At the meeting of the Mt. Keira Agricultural Bureau on Tuesday, Mr. John Porter presiding, the question of staging an exhibit at the forthcoming…

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Dapto A. and H. Association

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 December 1925 · page 2

The monthly meeting was held last Thursday evening, there being a good attendance. Correspondence…

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Students' Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 December 1925 · page 3

The exhibition of Students' Work and sale of Gifts, at the Town Hall, Wollongong, on the 28th December, should, with its competitions, and…

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