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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

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Bulli-Woonona Band. Carnival in Ball's Paddock

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 11

Bulli-Woonona Band, of which Mr. Bruck is bandmaster, and Mr. Sargeson is Secretary, readily agreed to co-operate with Mr. Dnvenport, the…

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South Coast Branch Surf Life-Saving Association Combined Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 18

The most important event in Surf Life Saving for the season will be staged at North Wollongong Beach on Saturday March 12th, when the…

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Flower Show & Sale of Work at Unanderra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 9

The annual Flower Show and Sale of Work in connection with the Unandarra Presbyterian Church was held on Wednesday and Thursday, in the…

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Flower Show and Sale of Work, Port Kembla

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 26

The annual flower show and Sale of Work in connection with the Presbyterian Church, was held recently in the Memorial Hall, Port Kembla…

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"Back to Bulli-woonona" Carnival to Commence on 24th March. a Splendid Event Is Predicted

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 12

The general meeting in connection with the above event was held in the Masonic Hall at Bulli on Tuesday night. The attendance of about 70…

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Kiama Agricultural Society. Election of Officers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 2

The first meeting of the new Committee was held on Tuesday, Me. Thomas presiding until the election of officers was completed. Present Messrs. C. W…

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Band Carnival at Woonona

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 9

This carnival has been continued durthe week, attracting many people to' the scene of gaiety in Ball's Paddock. In addition to the merry-go-round…

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Blandy Cup and Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 10

The date for the Surf Carnival has been altered to the 9th April. Several competitions have had to be postponed owing to bigger State and local events…

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Royal Show. Pig Section

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 2

All breeds are liberally catered for in this section, and an additional class has been added, as a result of a request submitted to the…

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Bulli District Hospital. Join Bulli-woonona Carnival. Annual Ball Suggested

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 11

The regular monthly meeting was held on Tuesday night, presided over by President Starling. Subsidy From Government…

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"Back to Bulli - Woonona" Carnival. Event of Gaiety — to Commence 24th MARCH United Effort by Bulli, Woonona and Bulli Hospital

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 4

The casual observer could not have been other than impressed by the unanimity and enthusiasm exhibited in such pronounced manner by ladies and…

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Agricultural Society's Ball

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

A meeting of the wives of Committeemen and others interested in the Agricultural Society's annual ball, was held in the School of Arts yesterday…

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Surf Carnival at Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 9

The Surf Carnival and "Blandy Cup" Competition will take place at Port Kembla Surf Beach on Saturday afternoon, 9th April…

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South Coast Life Saving Asscn Annual Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 1

The annual carnival of the South Coast branch of the Surf Life Saving Association was held on North Wollongong beach last Saturday afternoon…

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Royal Sydney Show Dog Section

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 3

In this section classes have been provided for all the popular breeds, additional classes being for Alsations Chow Chows, Sealyhams, and Cairn…

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Autumn Fair at Woonona. a Baptist Church Event. Very Nicely Conducted

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 6

Associated with the Baptist Church at Woonona of which Rev. E. J. Telfer Pastor, is a Ladies' Work Basket Guild, Mrs. Telfer being President…

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"Back to Bulli-woonona" Carnival. Interest Increases in Week of Events. Opening Day Very Near—nevt Saturday Night. To Be Held In Ball's Paddock

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 11

A meeting of the Management Committee, held Thursday, 10th inst., gave serious and earnest consideration to the matter of "The Pines" area being…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1927 · page 3

The Committee met on Tuesday morning there, being present:—Colonel Fuller (President, in the chair) A. W. Grey, (Vice President), T. and J. Weir, S. E…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 March 1927 · page 2

A special meeting of the Agricultural Committee was held yesterday morning at the Show Pavilion. The President (Col. Fuller) said he…

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Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 9

The 3rd Boy Scouts Surf Carnival will be held at Port Kembla on Saturday, the 9th April commencing at 3 p.m. Troops and Packs will fall…

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