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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

193 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 10

Albion Park Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 2

Ideal weather conditions favoured the opening day of the 38th annual Albion Park Show held on Friday and Saturday last, and as the opening day…

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Suggested Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 7

Mr. Robert H. Lalor, of Seven Hills, writes:— "Our over-sea markets demand that Australian products should be…

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Dapto Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 7

Dapto, the oldest established society holds its 69th show on Friday and Saturday 15th and 16th, and notwithstanding the adverse seasonal…

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Albion Park Show (28th)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 26

The experiment of taking New Year's Day, made good the attendance on the Friday, being the best ever for a 1st day. No doubt had the…

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Dapto Show. Big Success Predicted

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 7

The Dapto Show, to be held on the 15th and 16th of this month, promises to be a most successful event, despite the adverse seasonal conditions. The…

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Albion Park Show. Big Success Achiveed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 8

When the Committee of the Albion Park Association decided to hold the first day of the show on New Year's Day some doubt was…

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Dapto Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 2

Dapto, the, oldest established Society, holds its 69th annual Show on Friday and Saturday, 15th and 16th instant, and the large number of…

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Dapto Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 2

Entries for the Pavilion section of Dapto Show which opens on Friday, have been received from, as far away as Victoria on the south, and Tester…

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The Coming Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 2

There is, every indication of a good Show on 26th January, with a cattle entry equal to last year, In the building Mr. Thomas is. working like a…

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Dapto Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 4

Dapto Show was opened to-day and will be continued to-morrow, with about the best ring programme over submitted by a South Coast Society,…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 4

Wollongong Annual Show will take place on January 28th, 29th, and 30th. the official opening being performed by the Minister for Agriculture, the Hon…

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Wollongong Show Rights

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 23

On Tuesday, Messrs. Stumbles and Smith, at their rooms, offered at auction the rights of sale of Wollongong Show. Publican's booth was…

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A Wonder Side Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 14

There is at Dapto Show an exhibit of a freak creature which appears to be two animals in one skin, states the announcement…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 2

The committee met on Tuesday, Mr. Thomas (President) in the chair. Als. present: Messrs. G. Grey B. Marks, Irvine, T. Fredericks. H. Spings, J…

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Show Holiday

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 2

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., has received the following communication from one Under-Secretary for Public Works under the date of January 9th:—"Dear…

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Special Train Leaves Kiama This Afternoon (Saturday) at 1.30 P.m. for Dapto Show.—*

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 2

Children's Pat. 1-Bar Shoes 6/3, 1-Bar Shoes 4/6, Girls' School Shoes 6/11,—WILKINSONS, Next Chemist, Kiama. Members of the Kiama Agricultural…

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 18

Committee met for final arrangements on Wednesday evening. Among the corresondence were three Setters from Metropolitan…

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 22
Also in Illawarra Mercury

Wollongong Annual Show will take place on January 28th, 29th, and 30th., the official opening being performed by the Minister for…

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Dairy Farmers and Fair Rents Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 18

Mr. DAVIES: Is the Minister for Lands aware that many dairy farmers have been forced to leave their farms owing to high rents? Is he…

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