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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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Woonona Agricultural Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 15

To-morrow week (2nd February) the ninth annual exhibition in connection with Woonena Agricultural Bureau is to be held in the Friendly Societies'…

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Wollongong Traders' Association. Will Not Close on Friday of Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 11

A special meeting of the Wollongong Traders' Association was held at the Charlton on Tuesday night, Mr. Harlow presiding…

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Albion Park Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the above was held on Wednesday night, with the President (Mr. F. McDonald) in the chair. There were also present,…

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Kiama Show 81st Anniversary, and a good one Magnificent Cattle Displays—500 Entries. All Dairy Types Represented. the Group a Fine Aggregation—champion Class 120 ENTRIES G. Grey Dominates the I.m.s.—j. M. Miller the A.M.S. Pavilion Puts Up an Impressive Display Despite the Drought. Fruit and Vegetables Astounding in Unexpected Excellence. Domestic Sections Admirable

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 2

G. GREY DOMINATES THE I.M.S.—J. M. MILLER THE A.M.S. PAVILION PUTS UP AN IMPRESSIVE DISPLAY DESPITE THE DROUGHT. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES ASTOUNDING IN UNEXPECTED EXCELLENCE. DOMESTIC SECTIONS…

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Berry Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 5

The Berry Agricultural Show, which is in its forty-third year, commences on Friday and will continue on the following day. Berry has been…

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Snapshots of the Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 2

On view at the show, Mr. J. O'Keefe had the new Studebaker for which his firm is the agent and which caught the eye and interest of prospective owners…

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Swimming Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 20

Given fine weather the swimming carnival at the Continental Baths, Wollongong, to-morrow (Saturday) night, promises to be a great success…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 5

The final preparations in connection with Wollongong's Show are made, and on Thursday, next the 1929 fixture will commence…

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The Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 10

The final preparations in connection with Wollongong's Show are made and Thursday next, the 1929 fixture will commence. Everything as anticipated…

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Memorable Theatrical Carnival. During Show Week. Philip Lytton's Famous Dramatic and Musical Comedy Specially Engaged

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 20
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Philip Lytton's Dramatic and Musical Comedy Company have been specially engaged by Union Theatres to present three world-famous stage…

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Woonona Annual Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 12

Preparations are being made for the 9th annual Show under auspices of Woonona Agricultural Bureau, to he conducted in Friendly Societies' Hall…

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Wollongong Show Comittee. in Trouble Again

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 9

The Wollongong Show Committee's choice of the Hon. E. Farrar, Minister for Labour and industry, to perform the official opening of the show is not…

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Wollongong Show Closing of Business Establishments. (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 4

Sir,—I have addressed the following letter to the Illawarra Traders' Association on behalf of my committee, and not as secretary of the…

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Wolldngong Show. and Closing of Business Establishments. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 7

Pear Sir,—In view of the motion owing letter to the Illawarra Traders' Association on behalf of my Committee and not as Secretary of the…

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Berry Show. Mr. Morton's Speech

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 3

Opening the Berry Show on Friday, Mr. Mark Morton, M.L.A., who was introduced by the President (Mr. D. O'Keefe), apologised for the absence of…

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Wollongong Show. Commences To-morrow

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 2

The Wollongong Agricultural Society will commence its 83rd annual show to-morrow (Thursday), and will continue during the two following days…

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Agricultural Bureau Show. Woonona-bul[?] Exhibition. [?]

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 6

Woonona and District Agriculture [?] was unquestionably responsable for a display in the Fri[?] Soci[?] Hall last Saturday, which merits commendation by everbody in the district. This Bureau, of which Mr. W. Frew…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 1

Railway arrangements made in connection with the Wollongong Show, to be held on February 7, 8 and 9, provide for the issue of return tickets at…

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Side Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 7

Giant: "Where in the world is the India Rubber Man?" Dwarf: "The Fat Lady is using him for a garter."…

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