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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

218 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 11

Dapto Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 15

The holidays over the round of shows commence, Dapto leading off on this occasion, on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 10th and 11th. While…

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Austinmer Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 7

The above [?] was held on the last Saturday in the old year. The officials were:—Refereee. Mr.E. Marshall, judges, Messrs. Turner and…

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Dapto Show. Next Friday and

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 4

Dapto A. & H. Society will stage the first show on the Coast next Friday and Saturday, January 10 and 11…

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Dapto Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 2

The Dapto Show, which is the first to be held on the Coast this year, eventuates on Friday and Saturday next the official opening ceremony to…

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Albion Park Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 19

Prospects of a record show for the annual exhibition on, Friday and Saturday, January 17 and 18, are exceedingly bright, and up to…

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Dapto Show. Big Lot of Entries

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 16

A splendid lot of cattle were in evidence at the Dapto Show today. To-morrow promises to be a very big day, G. Wilson, of Liverpool, has…

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Dapto Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 2

The 73rd Annual Show of the Dapto A. & H. Society was held last Friday and Saturday. The opening day was marked by…

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Weight of Bullock. at Dapto Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 1

The bullock used in connection with the weight guessing competition at the Dapto Show turned the scales at 744lbs…

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Albion Park Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 2

The forty second annual Albion Park Show opens on Friday next and with the good, seasonal conditions, new exhibitors are making their appearance…

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Dapto Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 6

The 73rd annual Dapto Show opened auspiciously on Friday last under almost ideal conditions, the sultriness of the day being tempered by a north…

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Albion Park Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 19

The main interest this week is centred on the annual show which opened to-day. With the good season and cattle in the pink of…

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Broadcasting the Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 3

Following the meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Society, as reported in last issue, arrangements have now been made with Messrs. McFarland,…

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Albion Park Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 2

The 42nd annual exhibition of the Albion Park A. H and I Association opened, in ideal weather yesterday. The attendance was a record for a…

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Club Carnival at Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 6

The Port Kembla Club, assisted by members of the North Wollongong Club, conducted a club carnival at the Port Kembla Surf Beach on Sunday…

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Albion Park Show. a Great Success

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 2

The weather conditions last Friday for the opening of the Albion Park Annual Show were not at all auspicious. Rain fell early on Friday morning but…

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The Surf. Successful Carnival at Sth. Wollongong. South Win Principal Events

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 6

From a surfers standpoint the weather on Saturday last was all that could be desired for the South Wollongong Surf Life Saving Club…

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Albion Park Show Biggest Success for Years. 1929 Receipts Exceeded by £25

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 2

The Albion Park Show Committee had cause to congratulate themselves on the fine exhibition of 1930. In its phenomenal success, not only from an exhibiting point of view, but from that of a large attendance, for 1929 figures were exceeded by some six…

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DAPTO A. and H. SOCIETY

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 10

The monthy meting was held on Monday evening, Mr. P. Webb presiding. CORRESPONDENCE…

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A Big Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 10

For the purpose of raising funds for Considerable improvements at Towrod Park, the Corrimal Surf Club and Park Trustees have joined forces, and…

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Shoalhaven Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 5

In our business columns the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association advertises its 1930 Show, for which the prize money totals £950, with trophies valued…

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