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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

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A Carnival at Thirroul. Organised by Firemen

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 3

In connection with the N.S.W. Firemen's Art Union there is a Queen competition. The candidate nominated by Thirroul Brigade is Miss Flo. Jenkins…

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Nowra Show Committee. Will Not Increase Gate Charge

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 3

At a meeting of the Nowra Show Committee it was decided to charge 1/6 admission at next show. It was proposed that a charge of…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above took place on Tuesday afternoon, Colonel Fuller presiding. Also present Messrs. C. W. Craig, J. Sharpe, W…

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Show Gate Charges. Nowra's Attitude Criticised

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 June 1927 · page 2

At Monday night's meeting of Milton Agricultural Society a letter was received from the South Coast and Tablelands Union notifying that the next…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 June 1927 · page 7

The monthly meeting was held on Friday evening, Mr. J. H. Lindsay presiding. There was an attendance of nineteen members, with an…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. Monthly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 June 1927 · page 9

Despite the unsettled weather there was a fair attendance of the committee at the monthly meeting of the Dapto A. and H. Society, which was held…

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A Golden Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 June 1927 · page 22

A Golden Fair, held under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church Girls' Guild was held in the Church Street Hall, Wollongong, on…

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Exhibition Boxing Bout

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 June 1927 · page 4

Those present were further entered for by an exhibition of boxing, in which the well-known Jack Meades, was opposed to two—Harry Morgan…

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Golden Fair. Church Street Hall, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 June 1927 · page 4

The interior of the Church Street Hall, Wollongong, presented a gay appearance on Wednesday afternoon and night on the occasion of the "Golden…

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Back to Bulli-woonona Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 July 1927 · page 7

Sub-committee meeting held in Mr. Gray's shop, 20th June, 1927. Present.—Messrs. J. Luby (chair), W J. R. Richardson, J. Davidson, E. Owen…

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Soccer Metrop.—Illawarra Competition. Good Exhibition of Soccer

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 9

Last Saturday's results may change the teams position at the end of the first list of fixtures, and Granville may be included in the A Division…

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Kiama Agricultural Society. Special Meeting of Members

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1927 · page 2

The above was held on Tuesday, Colonel Fuller, President, was in the chair, Members present were Messrs. C. W. Craig, G. Grey, J. Jones, R. Wilson…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 20

The monthly meeting was held on Monday evening. Before proceeding, the president welcomed Mr. Crooks, a representative of the Wongawilli…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. Monthly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 5

The Dapto A. and H. Society held its usual monthly meeting in the Agricultural Hall, on Monday night, Mr. J. H. Lindsay presiding. There was a…

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Back to Bulli-woonona Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 5

Meeting held in the F.S. Hall on Thursday of last week. Present: Messrs H. S. Fry (chair, W. J. R. Richardson, N. Christiansen, Morgan, W. Kebby, A…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 July 1927 · page 2

The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, Mr. H. Thomas presiding until the arrival of Colonel Fuller, who later took charge of meeting. Also present…

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A Motor Show on Wheels

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 July 1927 · page 1

This aptly describes the convoy of Morris Cars and Trucks which will pass through here on Thursday, 28th inst. The object of the convoy is to…

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Helensburgh Caledonian Society. a Carnival Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 3

The Helensburgh Caledonian Society held a Carnival dance in the Band Hall on Saturday, 30th, with the most successful results, having an attendance…

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Bulli and Thirroul Firemen. a Carnival Gathering

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 8

Members of Bulli Fire Brigade, under Captain Conley, had previously been the guests of the neighbouring Thirroul Brigade, under Captain…

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Happy Event at Bulli. Finale to the Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 12

A pleasant echo of the "Back to Bulli-Woonona Carnival" eventuated last Thursday evening at "the Casino," Bulli beach. The Sports…

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