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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Hospital — Ambulance Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 9

It is expected that there will be large crowds at the Wollongong Showground tonight and tomorrow night, the final nights of the big Hospital…

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Hospital & Ambulance Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 21

Despite the unfavorable weather conditions, the carnival spirit prevailed at Wollongong on Saturday night…

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Hospital—ambulance Carnival. the Week's Events

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 12

The carnival in aid of the Wollongong District Hospital and Illawarra District Ambulance commenced last Saturday. Sports were held on the…

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The Pictures. "The Barker" Powerful Drama of Carnival Life

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 6

Every once in a while a picture comes along that takes us completely out of ourselves and transports us into a new and unfamiliar environment…

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The Pictures. "The Barker." Powerful Drama of Carnival Life

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 7

Every once in a while a picture comes along that take us completely out of ourselves and transports as into a new and unfamiliar environment. For…

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Wollongong Town Band and The Carnival. the Case for the Band. (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 13

Sir,—In view of the fact that certain statements have been made in connection with the action of the Wollongong Town Band re not participating…

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Wollongong Town Band. and the Carnival. The Case For The Band. (To The Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 11

Sir,—In view of the fact that certain statements have been made in connection with the action of the Wollongong Town Band, re not participating in…

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Jamberoo C. of E. Grand Fair. OVER £150 TAKEN

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 October 1928 · page 2

Thursday afternoon last auspiciously opened the Grand Fair and Sale in aid of Church of England funds at Jamberoo. The School of Arts looked very…

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Gerringong Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 31 October 1928 · page 2

The Horticultural Show opens to-day at Gerringong and its sections compare very favourably with many a large agricultural show. Those who love…

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Exhibition at Wollongong. Gas Cooking, Etc

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 14

The exhibition arranged by the Wollongong Gas Company commenced on Tuesday afternoon in the Wollongong Town Mall Annex, and was continued…

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Gas Exhibition. at Town Hall Annex

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 19

Under the auspices of the Wollongong Gaslight Company, housewives and others have been afforded an opportunity during the week to inspect…

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Correspondence. Wollongong Town Band and the Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 2

Sir, In your last issue a letter appeared headed "Wollongong Town Band and the Carnival, and signed by J. T. Neden. which requires an…

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Wollongong Town Band and the Carnival. (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 5

Sir,—In your last issue a letter appeared headed "Wollongong Town Band and the Carnival," and signed J. T. Neden, which requires an answer. As…

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Standing Firm. No "Illawarkas" at Sydney Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 12

A special meeting of the Illawarra Milking Shorthorn Society, Southern Branch, held at Kiama on Tuesday, passed the following…

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Western Australia. a Land of Progress Royal Show A Record

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 7

The Royal Show of West Australia this year was held at Clarement, Perth from October 9th to 13th Despite the fact that the greater part of the wheat…

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A Show and Fair at Kembla Grange. To the Editor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 November 1928 · page 2

Sir,—Mr. Geo. Grey recently suggested a day's sale at the forthcoming Kiama Show. Some years ago this was given a trial, but was not a success;…

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Flower Show. Gerringong's Gorgeous Galaxy

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 November 1928 · page 2

A gorgeous group of beauty and colour was Gerringong's twelfth flower show on Wednesday, despite one of the worst seasons known for a number of…

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Band Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 9

The carnival in aid of the above was commenced on Friday evening, last. The weather was a little on the cool side. A fair crowd was attracted to the…

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Gas Exhibition. Big Success

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 5

The Gas Exhibition was brought to a conclusion at Wollongong on Saturday night, after a most successful week. Great interest was evinced in Miss…

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Presbyterian Spring Fair. at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 16

The Presbyterian Spring Fair was held in the Church Street Hall, Wollongong, on Thursday afternoon and evening. In spite of the hot weather there…

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