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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

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A Leg Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 2

In connection with the Corrimal Band Carnival there was a competition for ladies which attracted much attention. The competitors sat behind a…

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Wollongong Show. Splendid Exhibits

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 3

The Wollongong A.H and I. Association has every reason to be proud of the recent show, for a distinct advance was made in regard to exhibits in the…

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Shoalhaven Show. Big Attractions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 1

The big show event of next week will be the Shoalhaven Carnival, extending over three days—February 11th, 12th and 13th. The committee…

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Kiama Show. Drop in Gate Takings

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 12

The following is taken from the Kiama "Independent":—Wollongong Show the same week certainly affected the attendance from the north to the…

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A Splendid Model. At Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 1

An exhibit at the Wollongong Show stood out ns a monument of patient and industrious work, and also as an evidence of genius. It was the model…

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Berry Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 2

The propitious weather conditions on the Opening Day of the 40th Annual Show at Berry on Friday last were responsible for a big increase in the attendance as compared with the past few years, and although on all sides were heard remarks on the urgent need of rain, yet pleasure…

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Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 7

The big Surf Carnival to be held on the South Wollongong Beach to-morrow (Saturday) should attract a large attendance, as there will be quite a…

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Dairy Farmers and Fair Rents' Act

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 24

Mr. Davies, M.L.A, has received the following letter:— With reference to your question in the Legislative Assembly on the 19th…

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Another Leg Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 13

Another leg show in connection with the Corrimal Band Fair drew large entries. There was keen competition among the fair sex but the popular…

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Royal Show Schedule. £13,000 Prize Money. Cups and Trophies

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 5

The Prize Schedule for the 1926 Royal Sydney Show has been issued. The book is attractively got up, with the cover in three colours depicting a grey…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Thomas (President) in the chair. Also present:—Messrs. Grey, T. Fredericks,…

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Royal Show Schedule. £13,000 Prize Money

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 3

The Prize Schedule for [?] 1926 Royal Show has been issued. The book is attractively go up with the cover in 3 colours depicting a grey horse clearing…

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Corrimal Band Fair. Final Leg Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 4

The open air fair in connection with Corrimal Band, terminated on Saturday night last. For the final leg show keen competition was exhibited. The public…

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Balgownie Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 6

On Friday evening the first Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Show was held in the Balgownic School of Arts, and for a first, venture it was a very…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 2

The fourth annual Show was successfully held on Tuesday last, and though there were many gaps in the sections owing to the abnormal heath…

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Royal Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 23

Interstate competition in Agricultural and Dairy Produce will be one of the features of the exhibition. In this connection it may be mentioned…

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Swimming Carnival. At Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 11

At a meeting of the Baths Commitee of the Wollongong Council and members of the Wollongong Amateur Swimming Club on Monday night the…

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Goodyear Tyres Again Dominate. As Equipment at New York Motor Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 2

Of the 246 cars on display at the 20th Annual Now York Motor Show, held from January 9th to 16th, this year, 68 were Goodyear tyre equipped,…

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Albion Park A. and H. Association To the Editor

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 22

Sir.—With the election of a new committee looming, in fairness to Mr J. T. Geeson, I taite this opportunity to emphatically deny any…

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Surf Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 19

The South Coast District Boy Scouts Association will hold a Surf Carnival at Austinmer beach on Saturday, 20th March, commencing…

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