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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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The Press. and the Wollongong Show Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 10

At the special meeting of the Wollongong Show Committee on Tuesday night a discussion took place in regard to the local press refusing free…

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The Grand Parade at the Kiama Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 1

THE GRAND PARADE AT THE KIAMA SHOW…

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Kiama's Record Show. Mecca of Cattle Breeders. Going Strong in it's 80th Years. Record Takings—£426/5/6 (First Day, £247/8/6, Second Day £178/17/-).Previous Record £415/0/7 (in 1925)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 2

300 Horse entries and 565 magnificent cattle entries, with a record put up for the Society, in the group competitions, maintains the Kiama Agricultural Society's exhibition as amongst the foremost cattle Shows of the world. It also established this…

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Modern Show Method

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 3

Hindmarsh's Garage, on behalf of General Motors, Limited, had all up-to date arrangement in showing the various cars and trucks to advantage at…

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The Earliest Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 2

In writing up the introduction to the Show, it gave interest to remember that the first dairy cattle show, under the auspices of an Agricultural Society of…

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Fair Rents' Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 6

Mrs. Sarah Barber, of Spring Hill. Eugene Bailey applied for a reduction in the rent charged for houses in Spring Hill Road, Coniston…

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Austinmer Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 11

Bad weather conditions again prevaited on Saturday last, when the postponed water events from the recent carnival were set down for decision…

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 17
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Wollongong Show will open on Thursday next, February 9th, and from the present indications it will be a record show in every…

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A Big Goat Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 3

The biggest goat show in Empire history has just been held at Vancouver, when 300 goats—100 more than ever before were exhibited. Goat raising…

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Fair Rents Court. WOLLONGONG.—MONDAY. (Before Mr. Prior, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 12

Sarah Barber appealed against the rent for premises owned by Mrs. Waldron in Spring Hill Road, Coniston. Mr. Statham appeared for Mrs…

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Circus and Buckjumping a Great Attraction for the Show Night

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 17

Lance Skuthorpe and Lloyd Sisters' circus and buckjumping show are advertised to appear in Wollongong, opening on Thursday, 9th February. The…

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A Glass Dress Made by Girl Glass Blower. Coming to Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 10

Have you ever heard of a lady's evening dress mande entirely of glass? It sounds like a fairy garment, but such is not the case as there will be…

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Berry Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 2

The 42nd annual exhibition of the Berry Agricultural Society opened auspiciously yesterday in fine weather, the official opening performed by Mr. H. J…

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Mr. H. Bate Opens Berry Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 2

Mr. Bate was introduced by Mr. D. O'Keefe, President of the Berry Society on Friday, last when he officially opened the Show. After expressing his…

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Used Car Exhibition at the Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 10

Quality Cars Limited of 85 William Street, Sydney, are exhibiting a range of used cars at the Wollongong Show. At the Motor Traders' Show…

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Surf Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 8

The North Wollongong Surf Life Saying Club held its annual surf carnival on North Beach on Saturday. There was an…

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 18

Visitors to the Show on Saturday are advised to view the judging of the dogs. Great interest has been created among fanciers by the…

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