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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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Albion Park Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the above Committee was held on Wednesday evening. The President (Mr. F. McDonald was in the chair, and there…

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A Fair Exchange

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 2

Some weeks ago, when the dry spell was on, a lady at Shellharbour supplied the Council with several tanks of water, and duly sent in the bill…

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Social Evening. Agricultural Society's Annual Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 2

A reminder is given that the annual meeting on Tuesday evening next, of the kiama Agriculture Society will be held in the Exhibition building at…

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DAPTO A. and H. SOCIETY

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 11

The monthly meeting was held on [?]onday evening, Mr. L. Evans, vice[?]esident, being in the chair. CORRESPONDENCE…

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Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 13

The fourth annual carnival will be held at Port Kembla on Saturday, March 9th. All the centres in the district will send…

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8th Annual. Combined Carnival North Wollongong Beach To-mo Row (Saturday) March 2

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

This event promises to attract a large crowd to witness some of the best Sydney teams in competition with the local clubs. Entries have been…

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Surf Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 8

The eighth annual combined surf carnival, under the auspices of the South Coast Branch of the Surf Life Saving Association was held on North…

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Swimming Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 12

The first annual swimming carnival of the Christian Brothers' College, Wollongong, took place in the Continental Baths on Friday last…

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Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Wollongong Horticultural Society was held on Monday night, Mr. W. J. Bath presiding. Arrangements were made…

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Boy Scouts. Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 12

The Scouts and Cubs of the South Coast look forward each year to their Surf Carnival, which is the only Scout Surf Carnival conducted in any part…

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Surf Carnival. Heavy Seas Prevent Water Events. North Bondi Win March Past

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 3

Adverse conditions prevailed for the eighth annual combined surf carnival of the South Coast Branch of the Surf Life Saving Association of Australia…

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Swimming Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the Swimming Club was held in the Council Chambers of Wednesday evening. The Mayor (Ald. Cullen) presided and there was fair…

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Shopkeepers and Fair Rents Act

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 25

Mr. DAVIES: Is the Minister for Justice aware that on account of the repeal of the section of the Fair Rents Act, which dealt with shop preperty…

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Scouts' Surf Carnival. (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 26

Sir,—My attention has been drawn to a paragraph appearing under Surfing News contributed by "Splash," in your issue of 8th inst. The suggestion…

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DAPTO A. and H. Society. Annual Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 20

The 72nd annual meeting was held on Tuesday evening, the president, Mr J. H. Lindsay, welcoming those present. He extended a special welcome…

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Shopkeepers and Fair Rents Act

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 7

Mr. Davies: Is the Minister for Justice aware that on account of the repeal of the section of the Fair Rents Act which dealt with shop property, a…

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Swimming Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 March 1929 · page 2

The Swimming Carnival to be held this afternoon at the Gents Baths promises to as successful as that of last year, and given good weather should…

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Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 1

It is expected that there wil be a splendid display of flowers a the Autumn Show of the Wollongong Horticultural Society to be held in the…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. Annual Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1929 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above Society was held on, Tuesday of last week, Mr. F. McDonald, the President of the Albion Paik Society, being the…

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Studebaker at the Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1929 · page 2

Two new models will figure in the Studebaker exhibit at the Royal Show, a Commander Eight and an improved President. The former. makes its first…

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