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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

182 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 10

The Royal Show. Illawarras Absent

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

At the Royal Sydney. Show this year the Illawarra Milking Shorthorn Cattle were conspicuous by their absence The "Sydney Morning Herald"…

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B0wls. at Wollongong. a Splendid Carnival. Corrimal Triumphant. Woonona Prominent

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 7

A great impetus Was given to Wollongong Bowling Club by means of the Carnival during Easter, and, further, the town received…

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Kiama A. and H. Association. Precedent Established. Three Day Show Mooted

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 2

At the first meeting of the new Committee yesterday afternoon, Col. Fuller was re-elected for a third term, a precedent established in recognition of…

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CARNIVAL at AUSTINMER

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 13

The combined carnival of the School of Arst and Life Saving Club at Austinmer over the Easter holidays, was a marked success, and it is expected that…

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Kiama Agricultural Society. Col. Fuller Again President. for a Third Term

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 5

The first meeting of the new Committee was held on Tuesday afternoon. The President (Col. Fuller) took the chair and there were also present…

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A Three Days' Show. More Room for Cattle

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 2

A discussion of great interest to the district arose at the meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Society on Tuesday. As briefly mentioned in last…

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DAPTO A. and H. SOCIETY

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 26

The mouthy meeting of Dapto A. & H. Society was held on Monday evening. Mr. P. Webb presiding. Before proceeding with business the…

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Three Days' Show. To the Editor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1929 · page 4

Sir,—I notice a special meeting of the Kiama A. and H. Society is to be called for the purpose of discussing a three days' shown suggested by the…

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No Three Days' Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 2

At the special meeting of the Agriculturl Society on Tuesday, the suggestion to hold a three days' show to enable prommence be given in one…

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I.M.S. Society. Against Three Days' Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 2

A well attended meeting of the Southern Branch of the Illawarra Milking Shorthorn Society was held yesterday morning…

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Keiraville. Mechanics Institute. Sports and Picture Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 16

Saturday last was one of the livliest days experienced by Keiraville for some time that being, the day on which the Committee of the Mechanics'…

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Kiama A. and H. Association. Special Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1929 · page 2

A special meeting of the above was held on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the project of a three days' show for the 1930 fixture. Colonel Fuller…

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Port Kembla Presbyterian Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 2

The total takings in connection with the recent Port Kembla Presbyterian Fair amounted to £110, the proceeds will be devoted to the various Church…

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Thirroul. Carnival Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 13

A very enjoyable carnival dance dance was held on Tuesday evening last in aid of Thirroul School of Arts. The function was organised by…

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"Show People" a Riot

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 13

We told you last week that a wonderful comedy, "Show People" was coming shortly—well—it has arrived. Being the story of a little Southern…

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Albion Park. Agricultural Society's Bazaar

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 May 1929 · page 5

Mrs. F. H. McDonald, wife of the President of the Agricultural Society, held a house party at Marshall Mount on Friday last, in aid of the stalls at…

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Kiama A. and H. Association

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 May 1929 · page 2

Col. Fuller presided at a meeting of the above Committee, held on Tuesday afternoon in the School of Arts. There were also present: Messrs. H. Spinks;…

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DAPTO A. and H. SOCIETY

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 16

The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday evening, Mr. P. Webb presiding. CORRESPONDENCE. From F. Higgins, offer of £5 for…

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Corrimal School. Dolls Show and Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 13

A Doll Show and exhibition of plasticine modelling was held at the Corrimal Infants' School last Friday afternoon to raise funds for…

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Wollongong Show Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 13

The last meeting of the old Committee of the Wollongong Agricultural Society was held on Wednesday night, the president…

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