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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

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

Methodist Fair at Thirroul. a Rainbow Fair. The Weather Unfavourable

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 December 1927 · page 10

Eyen to the "man on the land" » rainbow is not always a welcome vision, but the designating of the Methodist event at Thirroul last week-end, a…

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Opening of Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 4

On the motion of Messrs. Lang and L. Carr it was decided to ask General Macarthur Onslow, President of the Camden Show Society, to open the 1928…

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Improvements at Show Ground

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 4

It was reported that the floor of the new pavilion would be imide level at a height of 21 inches below the original level, and that a new window…

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Show Diversions

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 December 1927 · page 2

At the Agricultural Committee meeting on Tuesday a bunch of letters which the Secretary dubbed "Show diversions," raised a laugh or two. One…

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Thirroul Rainbow Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 December 1927 · page 16

Miss Upfold, secretary of the Rainbow Fair, conducted recently at Thirroul in aid of the local Methodist Church Building Fund, informs us that…

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Scotch Fair at Thirroul. Very Attractive Event. Last Thursday and

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 December 1927 · page 10

The last event in the form of a fair or bazaar to be held in Thirroul district this year was that conducted by the Presbyterian section of the…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 December 1927 · page 3

The Kiama Agricultural Society met on Tuesday last, the President (Col. Fuller) in the chair. Also present Messrs. Marks, T. Fredericks, G. Grey,…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 December 1927 · page 4

A special meeting of the Committee of the above Society was held yesterday afternoon fifteen members being present…

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Cattle Sections. AT R.A. SHOW

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 December 1927 · page 5

Many additional prizes have been added for the various breeds of cattle at the R.A. Show, and a number of handsome trophies are offered for…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 December 1927 · page 8

The monthly meeting was held on Monday evening, Mr. J, H. Lindsay, presiding. Correspondence…

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Wonderful Exhibition. Do Not Miss It

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 December 1927 · page 9

Country visitors interested in machinery and manufactures generally who will be in Sydney between Christmas and New Year's Day, should visit the…

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Thirroul School of Arts. the Recent Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 December 1927 · page 6

The Secretary, Mr. J. C. Shewell, hat advised us that at the Carnival held in aid of the institution last October the amount of £144/6/4…

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Royal Easter Show, 1928. £14,000 Prize Money Cups and Trophies The price schedule is to hand. Horse Section

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 December 1927 · page 25

Lovers of horses look to the Royal Easter Show as on this occasion the answer is given to the oft-repeated remark that the day of the horse is…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 December 1927 · page 2

At the meeting of the Committee of the above Society, held on Tuesday last at which several matters connected with the forthcoming Show were…

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Show Holiday

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 December 1927 · page 2

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., has received the following communication from, the Chief Secretary's Department:— Dear Sir,—In reply to your letter of…

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