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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

194 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 10

Show Committee

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Kiama Agricultural Society was held on Tuesday afternoon and attended by sixteen members. The President (Mr. H…

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Kiama Ambulance. an Accomplished Fact. £80 Raised by Friendly Societies' Carnival. £19 by Collection

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon about 800 people gathered at the Town Hall to witness the official handing over of the Kiama Ambulance by Mr. W. Davies,…

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North Beach Surf Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 20

An extra big programme has been arranged for the carnival to take place to-morrow (Saturday), there being eight swimming and six land…

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Dapto Show. Good Exhibits

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 5

Officials:—President, Mr. J. H. Lindsay; Vice-presidents, Messrs. P. J. G. Webb, Lindsay Evans; Hon. Treasurer-Secretary, Mr. E. G…

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Wollongong Show. "Back to Wollongong."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 14

Mr. W. J. Cochrane, O.B.E., wishes to impress the following facts upon the public in connection with the forthcoming show and "Back to Wollongong"…

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Wollongong Show and "Back to Wollongong Week."

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 20

Admission to Show, Adults 2/-, Children under 16 years 6d. Admission to all Sessions on the Ground during "Back to…

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Big String of Jumpers. for Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 2

Mr. Payne, of Newcastle, has entered bis big team of six jumping horses for the Wollongong Show, consequently some exciting contests should…

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Shoalhaven A. & H. Asscn. £1,050 Prize Scedule for Forthcoming Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 4

In our advertising columns will be seen particulars of the forthcoming i Nowra Show, to be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10th, 11th…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 5

A meeting of the Committee of the above Society, held on the Showground on Tuesday afternoon, was attended by 20 members, that President (Mr. H…

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Wollongong Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 2

Thursday, Friday and Saturday next will see the Wollongong Show in full swing and the entries already received exceed those of last year. The Hunting,…

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Kiama Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 2

The Secretary reports a splendid entry for horticultural sections at Kiama Show. The Department of Agriculture, under Inspector Makin, is…

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Levante and His Wonder Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 5

The looked for return visit of this excellent company takes place at the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday next, January 28th. The quality of the program…

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Kiama Agricultural Show Great District Recovery

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 January 1927 · page 2

Hardly in the history of the Kiama Agricultural Society has the Show stood as a greater evidence of the wonderful recuperative powers of the…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. Monthly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 11

There was only a fair attendance of Committeeman at the monthly meeting of the Dapto A. and H. Society, on Monday night,, and at which the…

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Kiama Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 15

At the Kiama Show this week, Mr. R. O'Gorman, of Albion Park was a successful exhibitor with his Illawarras. He was awarded second for cow with…

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 7
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Everything points to the Wollongong Show being, as predicted, a great success. Entries are large in all sections, and, given fine…

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Smoke Concert. in Connection with Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 2

The "Smoke Concert" of the Wollongong A.M. and I. Association, eventuated at the Wollongong Town Mall last night, the President (Mr. W. A…

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SHOALHAVEN A. &. H. ASSOCIATION. 53rd Annual Show. 1000 Guineas Prize Schedule

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 24

The Shoalhaven Agricultural Society sets an example of progressiveness in regard to its prize schedule that might well be emulated in…

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Snapshots of the Show Magnificient Peaches

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 2

Among the many fine specimens showing the South Coast is a happy habitat for peach growing, there stood out in the fruit section at the Show, a…

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