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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

193 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 10

Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 November 1926 · page 4

It was [?] to join with the North Wollongong Surf Club in holding a carnival in the 50-50 basis…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 November 1926 · page 5

A meeting of the Committee of the above Society was held on Tuesday last, Mr. H. Thomas (President) presiding. Apologies for absence were…

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Carnival of Falsehood. (Published by Arrangement.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 November 1926 · page 4

"No truth is more fundamental," says the "Times" (New York), "and more widely corroborated by experience than that before a law can be enforced…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. Monthly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Dapto A. and H. Society was held on Monday night, the president, Mr. J. H. Lindsay, presiding over a very fair…

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A Fair Cow

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 November 1926 · page 2

The Australian colloquialism as above might have been applied to the bovine that turned on Mr. Tom. O'Keefe at Albion Park this week, as he was…

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Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 13

The Second South Coast Boy Scouts Carnvial will be held at the South Bench, Wollongong, on Saturday, the 11th December, at 3 p.m. Troops and…

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Country Cricket Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 2

South Coast reps. in Messrs. E. Chapman and G. Coulton of Thirroul, Barney Murray of North Wollongong, and Toby Bice of Nowra have been holding…

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Carnival at Corrimal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 4

The nightly attraction at Corrimal is a carnival at the Memorial Park. The opening night was on Wednesday, when a fair amount of business was done…

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Country Cricket Carnival in Sydney

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 17

South; Coast Reps, in Messrs. E. Chapman, and G. Coulton, of Thirroul, Barney Murray, of North wollongong and Toby Bide, of Nowra,…

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Show Committee and Miners. Admission Charges

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 13

A deputation from the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association waited on the Miners' Delegate Board on Wednesday in connection with the question of…

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Show Still "Black" Delegate Board Firm 13 Votes to 2

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 12

In accordance with its decision on last Tuesday's session to allow the deputation sent by the Wollongong Agricultural Show Society an hour…

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Quarrymen Declare Kiama Show "Black." Object to 2/- Admission Charge

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 December 1926 · page 2

Unless the Kiama Show Committee reduce the price of admission to normal again, the forthcoming Show, to be held in January, will be declared "black",…

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Christmas Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 1

The Young People's Societies in connection with the Wollongong Methodist Church are working hard to ensure the success of their Christmas Fair. A…

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Market Day Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 13
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With a view to raising funds for the improvement of the property of the Presbyterian Church, and also to help the harried housewife with their…

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Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 1

The second Surf Carnival, in connection with the Boy Scouts' Association will be held on the South Beach, Wollongong, on Saturday, the 11th…

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The Olympia Show. London, October 28, 1926

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 12

Briefly, the outstanding developments noticeable at the Show are the extended use of the six-cylinder engine, the increased attention given to…

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Wollongong A.L.P. Protest Against Wollongong Show Prices

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 12

The fortnightly meeting of the Wollongong A.L.P. was held on Monday last, at which there was a good attendance…

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Quarrymen Declare Kiama Show Black. Object to 2/- Admission Charge

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 9

Unless the Kiama Show Committee reduce the price of admission to normal again, the forthcoming Show, to be held in January, will be declared…

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Peddlers' Fair

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 December 1926 · page 2

The Peddlers' Fair held in the Presbyterian School. Hall was crowded on Wednesday evening, and business was brisk. The hall was prettily arranged…

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