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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

210 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 11

Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 July 1928 · page 2

A special meeting of the above was held on Tuesday afternoon, the President (Col. Fuller) in the chair. There were also present Messrs. C. W. Craig,…

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Skating Carnival

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 2

The second roller skating carnival held by the management of the Kiama Cinema, took place on Friday night. There was a large attendance and a…

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Carnival Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 2

Mr. Barclay's dance in the Agricultural pavilion on Saturday evening had a good attendance, over 200 present who enjoyed an attractive carnival…

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Radio Exhibition. Interest at Lismore

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

Officially opening the radio and electrical exhibition held at Lismore this week the Mayor (Ald. C. McKenzie) stressed the vast improvement…

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Public Meeting at Dapto. the Hospital-ambulance Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 3

A public meeting was held in the Rifle Club Hall on Monday night, the chair being occupied by Mr. J. B. Duley, president of the Progress…

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Kiama Horticultural Society. Spring Show to Be Held

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

A meeting of the committee and those interested was held iii the School of Arts on Monday evening. The President, the Rev. G. M. Torbett, took the…

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Albion Park Agricultural Society

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

The monthly meeting of the above was held in the Secretary's office on Wednesday evening. The President Mr. Fred. McDonald, took the chair, and…

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Carnival Dance. 1st HEAT of S.C. Waltzing Competition

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

There was a good attendance at "The Pavilion" on Saturday night when Mr. Barclay had, arranged another of his popular carnival dances. The "old…

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Hospital Ambulance Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 10

Another successful cuchre party and dance was held in the Rifle Club Hall (Dapto) on Saturday evening last in aid of the Wollongong Hospital and…

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Wollongong Hospital Ambulance Carnival Showground Trustees Criticised

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 4

A meeting was held in the Council Chambers Wollongong, on Tuesday night to consider the question og taking steps to organise for the big…

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Kiama Flower Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 August 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the Horticultural Society was held on Monday evening in further arrangement for the November Show. Mr. Torbett presided and also…

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Hospital — Ambulance Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 14

A meeting in connection with the proposed Ambulance Hospital Carnival was held at Corrimal last week. Capt. Sunderland, Fire-brigade,…

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AMBULANCE - Hospital Carnival. Big Meeting at Corrimal. Popular Girl Selected

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 9

In keeping with other centres, the Corrimal residents are out to do their best to raise funds for the above carnival. A meeting oh Tuesday night for…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 August 1928 · page 5

The ordinary meeting of the above was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday afternoon. The President. Col. Fuller, presided and there were…

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I.M.S. at Brisbane Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 2

The Greyleigh stock of Illawarra Milking Shorthorns was well represented at the recent Brisbane Royal Show. "Rosie IVth of Greyleigh" won first and…

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Albion Park A. and H. SOCIETY

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 2

The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday evening of last week. Mr. F. McDonald presiding. There was a large number of absentees from the…

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Wollongong Hospital and Ambulance Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 24

A committee meeting of the above was held on Tuesday night in the Ambulance station, Mr. J. O'Brien presiding over a pood attendance…

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The Unity of Empire Farming. Lessons of the British Royal Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 2

The need for organising the whole of the industries of the Empire as a single duit has been often and rightly emphasised. Agriculture is the oldest…

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Berry Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 September 1928 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above Society was held on Wednesday morning, Mr. D. O'Keeffe presiding. There were also present Messrs. A. White, J…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 September 1928 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Tuesday afternoon. The President, Col. Fuller, took the chair, and there were present Messrs. H…

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