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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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N.S.W. LEAGUE. Woonona v St. George. A Fine Exhibition—Soccer At Its Best

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 12

Considering St. George defeated Cessnock the previous Saturday, all patrons expected a hard struggle, and they were not disappointed for it was…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting took place on Tuesday, Colonel Fuller presiding. Also present Messrs. H. Spinks, T. Fredericks, B. Marks. W. Craig, A…

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Electrical Exhibition. Wonderful Display. Latest Appliances

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 10

In the Wollongong Town Hall is to be seen a very fine display of the very latest electrical appliances which should not be missed. We congratulated Mr…

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Berry Agricultural Society

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

A meeting of the above was held yesterday morning. The President (Mr. D. O'Keefe) was in the chair, and there were present Messrs. T. P. Brown, H…

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Flower Show and Fair

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

On Thursday last the Jamberoo Methodist Autumn Flower Show and Fair was held in the School of Arts. The hall looked very pretty, and…

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Union Theatres Ltd. Book Big Specials for Exhibition in Souht Coast

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 11

Ever striving to provide the best entertainment on the market, Union Theatres Ltd. have secured an imposing list of big special productions for…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1928 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. J, Weir took the chair until the arrival of the…

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American Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 14

An American Fair, held under the auspices of the Corrimal Mothers' Club, was held last Saturday afternoon, and was a huge success despite…

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Skating Carnival. Immense Crowd Attends

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 2

Every inch of available space was taxed at the Kiama Cinema on Friday night last, when the skating carnival was brought to a successful conclusion…

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Berry Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above committee was held on Wednesday O'Keefe) taking the chair. There were also present, Messrs. J. Wilson, R…

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Butter Exhibition. Berry Wins 2nd PRIZE

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 2

At the annual exhibition of butter held in Sydney last week in connection with the Factory Managers' and Secretaries' Association, the Berry Co-op…

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Show Secretaries Conference

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 2

The Conference of Secretaries of Agricultural Societies in the South Coast Union was held at Moss Vale on Saturday. Mr. G. A. Somerville…

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Grand Venetian Carnival Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 27

A monster ball is being organised by a strong committee of those interested in the local band, which is at present in financial difficulties. This novel…

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Hospital Carnival. Poet Kembla's Effort

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 17

On Tuesday evening a public meeting was held in the Amusua Theatre, Port Kembla, to appoint a committee to make local arrangements for the…

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Beauty Built in Australia. New Erskine Bodies Show Distinction. Local Achievement

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 10

Definitely, the trend of manufacturing progress in Australia is demonstrating that local workmanship has been brought to such a pitch of…

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Motors and Motoring Truck Tyres Show Little of Their True Value, on the Surface

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 6

Cushioning, traction, mileage—three requirements demanded alike by motor truck and bus operators. But whether pneumatic, cushion or…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 July 1928 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Tuesday when the President (Col. C. D. Fuller) took the chair. There were also present Messrs. G…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 25

The monthly meeting of the above was held on Monday evening, Mr. J. H. Lindsay presiding. Correspondence…

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Hospital and Ambulance Carnival. Port Kembla's Preparation

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 2

The second meeting of the Port Kembla Committee in conection with the above was held in the musum heatre last Tuesday night when the following…

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Views of Correspondents. Shelter for Show Cattle

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 12

A Farmer writes:—Mr. Alf. Thomas 'hit the nail on the head, as it were, at the, last meeting of the Albion Park A. and H. Association. He…

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