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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

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Fair Rents Court a Pre-historic Building

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 August 1927 · page 2

Two applications for a determination of their rent were before the Kiama Fair Rents Court on Tuesday—G. P. Watkins, in respect, of a portion of a…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 August 1927 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting was held on Tuesday afternoon, Colonel Fuller presided. Present, Messrs. T. Weir, W. Craig, J. Richardson, S. Smith, T…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. Monthly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 August 1927 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Dapto A. and H. Society was held last Monday night, Mr. J. H. Lindsay being in the chair…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. Monthly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 August 1927 · page 11

The usual monthly meeting of the Dapto A. and H. Society was held last Monday night, Mr. J. H. Lindsay being in the chair…

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Daffodil Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 August 1927 · page 11

The annual Sweet Pea and Daffodil Show in connection with St. Michael's Church, Wollongong, will be held in the Town Hall, Wollongong on…

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Centre Forward Replies to "Fair Play."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 August 1927 · page 8

I have nothing to withdraw re my remarks about Gladesville-Ryde team, my contention being fully justified. For the benefit of "Fair Play" I will…

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Big Carnival. at Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 August 1927 · page 11

The sporting bodies of Port Kembla, including the Town Band, are arranging to hold a carnival on September 22…

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Motor Cars at Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 August 1927 · page 12

At the South Coast and Tablelands Union meeting, at Berry, on Saturday, Colonel Fuller referred to the matter of charge on motor cars, which he…

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Carnival at Port Kembia

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 4

The sporting bodies of Port Kembla have arranged a Carnival Week to be held at the Recreation Ground, Port Kembla, (luring this month. A…

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Fair Rents Court

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 September 1927 · page 2

Yesterday, Mr. Prior, S.M., announced his findings in regard to tile applications of G. P. Watkins and Smith Bros. for a determination of a fair rent for…

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Sports Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 2

The Sports Carnival arrangements tit Port Kembla are still being discussed, and a most enjoyable week will be held from 21st inst. Amusements will…

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Show Schedule

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 13

A tender was accepted for the printing of the new Show Sdechule…

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BALGOWNIE Methodist Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 10

The Methodist church Fair, which is to be held next Friday (Sept. 23rd.) in the School of Arts, promises to be a great success. There will be seven…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 September 1927 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting was held or Tuesday, Colonel Fuller, president, In the chair. Also present Messrs. Spinks, T. Fredericks, G. Grey, W…

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Port Kembla Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 19

The combined sporting bodies' carnival was not the great success anticipated owing to the unfavorable weather experienced right throughout…

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Carnival at Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 2

The Carnival arranged by the sporting bodies and Town Band, of Port Kembla, terminated on Wednesday night. The carnival was not the…

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Metrop. Competition. Woonona v Thirroul, at Woonona. Both Teams Short of Players. A Medium Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 7

If last Saturday's match at Woonona is to be a criterion for the finish of the season, then the season should at once close…

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The Churches. Methodist Church. Kookaburra Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 13

The Young People's Club of the Wollongong Methodist Church has organised a Kookaburra Fair to be held in the School Hall on Tuesday next, 11th…

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Dalgety's Exhibit at the Royal Spring Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 7

Hudson and Essex Super-Six Curs and and Bean and White Trucks were on view at Dalgety's Trucks were on view at Dalgety's Pavilion at the Royal Spring Fair. The following is a…

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Metrop. Championship. Semi-final. Balgownie v Woonona, at Woonona. A Good Exhibition Spoilt—Referee's Wrong Decision

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 10

Last Monday's fixture at Woonona started with a fine exhibition of soccer and during the first 20 minutes Woonona completely…

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