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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

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Shoalhaven Show. 1000 Guineas Prize Schedule

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

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

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Flower Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 February 1927 · page 3

Don't forget the Methodist Flower Show eventuates shortly, Mr. W. H. Holden as secretary will take your entries. Something good in the way of…

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Shoalhaven Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 11

In connection with the Shoalhaven Agricultural Show, to be held on Friday and Saturday next, a special train will leave Thirroul at 7.15 a.m. each…

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Wollongong Show. Final Day

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 6

The Wollongong Show Committee was unfortunate so far as the weather conditions were concerned, for whilst scarcely any rain fell on any day of…

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"Back to Wollongong" Week a Carnival Time

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 9

The people have entered into the spirit of the "Back to Wollongong" movement, and there have been some interesting events during the week…

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Weight Guessing Competition at Kiama Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 3

It was first announced that the weight estimating contest at the Kiama Show was won by Mr. M. Sheppard, of Wollongong. It now turns out that he…

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Moisture in Butter Special Trophy at Nowra Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 11

Keen interest is being displayed by butter factories in Illawarra and Tablelands in Mr. Dairy Instructor Brown's trophy at Nowra district…

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Berry Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 2

The 41st annual exhibition of the Berry Agricultural Association opened on Friday last under ideal weather conditions, and an atmosphere of unruffled calm pervaded the day's proceedings, in marked contrast to the dissension which prevailed a last Show, when numbers of exhibitors declined to…

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Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 5

The "Back to Wollongong" Surf Carnival was held on the South Beach, Wollongong, on Saturday afternoon last. The weather was exceedingly hot…

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Royal Easter Show Schedule. £14,000 Prize Money. Cups and Trophies

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 7

The Prize Schedule for the Royal Easter Show, 1927, has been issued. As an indication of the Council's appreciation of the support accorded by…

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Royal Easter Show Schedule £14,000 Prize Money Cups and Trophies

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 6

The Prize Schedule for the Royal Easter Show, 1927, has been issued. As an indication of the Council's appreciation of the support accorded by…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 2

The last meeting of the old Committee took place on Tuesday, Mr. H. Thomas, president, in the chair. Also present Messrs. C. W. Craig, Wilson,…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 3

The Methodist Flower Show and Fair opened under happy auspices yesterday afternoon. The stalls were truly charming in…

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Show Dates

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 9

It was decided to postpone consideration of show dates until after the meeting of the S.C. Agricultural Union…

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Royal Sydney Show Horse Section

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 6

Notwithstanding the almost universal use of motors, the number and quality, of the lorses paraded at the Royal Easter Show proves that…

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Wollongong Show. Meeting of Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 9

The first meeting of the Wollongong A.H. and 1. Association after the recent Show eventuated on Wednesday night, and was well attended, Mr. W…

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Big Things for Corrimal. Huge Carnival and Shopping Week

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 2

Judging from the large and enthusiastic meeting at Corrimal last night, big things are anticipated in the near future. The meeting was called for the…

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"Back to Bulli" Week of Carnival The People Unanimously Adopt Proposal. Movement Is Launched with Enthusiasm

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 10

Pronounced enthusiasm was exhibited at the public meeting, convened under the auspices" of Bulli Progress Association, and held in the Masonic…

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Kiama Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 2

On Tuesday last the annual meeting was held in the School of Arts when beside the old Committee some two or three members were present. The…

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Royal Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 19

Peter's American Delicacy Co. Ltd., has donated £120 as special prizes, £20 being alloted to each of six dairy breeds for pen of three…

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