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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

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

Wollongong Show Pavilion

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 December 1926 · page 4

The new pavilion that is being erected for the Wollongong Shom Committee will cost nearly £1500 and the furnishing an additional £300. The building…

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Methodist Church Xmas Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 December 1926 · page 15

The Xmas Fair, under the auspices of the Young People's Sobieties of the Methodist Church was held on Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. R. H…

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Scotch Fair at Unanderra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 December 1926 · page 15

On Wednesday, 15th December, the Annual Xmas Tree and Scotch Fair will be held in the Municipal Hall, Unanderra. Ald. James Jarvie will open…

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Austinmer Lavender Fair. a Very Nice Event. Opened by Mrs. Wright

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 December 1926 · page 13

One could not have been other than impressed by the indeed charming scene presented at the new-erected School Hall attached to All Saints'…

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Dapto Show Booth Rights

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 December 1926 · page 2

This week the publican's booth rights of Dapto Show will be auctioned, and many are Wondering whether the Society will suffer the same complaint as…

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Fined If They Attend the Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 December 1926 · page 2

It is understood that Wongawilli Miners' Lodge, who have declared Dapto and Wollongong Agricultural Shows "black" on account of the increased…

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Kiama Show Booth Sold for £40

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 December 1926 · page 2

Publican's booth rights went for £40 yesterday. The highest bid was £37/10/ at which it was passed in. The Committee subsequently accepted £40 from…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. Monthly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 December 1926 · page 5

Mr. P. J. G. Webb presided at the usual monthly meeting of the Dapto A. and H. Society on Monday night, in the absence of the President, Mr…

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Scottish Fair. at Unanderra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 December 1926 · page 4

The Scottish Fair, and Christmas Tree, of the Presbyterian Ladies' Guild, Unanderra, was held in the Municipal Hall, Unanderra, on…

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Carnival at Thirroul

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 December 1926 · page 7

There is increasing interest in the Carnival to be conducted in the grounds of Mr. B. Kirton's residence, Thirroul, on the 23rd instant. The organisers…

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Carnival. at Dapto

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 December 1926 · page 18

The Carnival conducted by the Dapto Memorial School of Arts Committee was continued on Friday night and Saturday afternoon last. The heat…

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Scouts' Surf Carnival. the Blandy Cup

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 December 1926 · page 6

The second surf carnival conducted by the S. C. Boy Scouts Association was held on the South Beach, Wollongong, last Saturday afternoon. The…

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South Beach Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 December 1926 · page 13

The carnival in aid of the South Beach Surf Club funds which commenced on Monday nighty is drawing good crowds. It will be continued…

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Show Committee Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 December 1926 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Albion Park A. H. and I. Association's committee was held on the 15th, Mr. H. E. Fraser (President) presiding. Apologies…

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