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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 September 1930 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the above was held in the School of Arts on Friday night, the president (Col. C. D. Fuller) in the chair. There were also…

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Wollongong P. & P. Club. Arrangements for Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 September 1930 · page 3

A special meeting of the Wollongong Poultry and Pigeon Club was held at the Wollongong School of Arts on Monday evening, to finalise the…

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Dapto A. and H. Juvenile Ball

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

The juvenile ball of Dapto A. and H. Society, which eventuated last night was a most successful function, although for variety of…

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Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 October 1930 · page 7

The annual Flower Show to be held under the auspices of the Wollongong Horticultural Society in the Town Hall Annex, on October 16th, promises to…

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Rose Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 October 1930 · page 7

For an unbroken period of twenty-eight years the Wollongong Congregational Church has conducted their annual Rose Show, Industrial Exhibition…

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Shipping News. Fair Week's Trade at Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 October 1930 · page 9

A fair week's trade was experienced in shipping circles at Port Kembla during the past week. Although only six boats visited the Port, some big cargoes…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 October 1930 · page 3

The regular monthly meeting of the above committee was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday. The president (Mr. A. N. Binks) occupied the…

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Shellharbour Flower Show and Bazaar a Great Success. Good Exhibits in Flowers and Cookery Sections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 October 1930 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon, at Shellharbour, the Church of England Fete and Flower Show was blessed with lovely weather, and despite the want of rain, giving discouragement to most gardeners, enthusiasts were well to the fore with some…

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"Dinkie Di" Club. a Carnival at Woonona

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 October 1930 · page 2

This club conducted their third carnival at Woonona, in 'Canary cottage,'last saturday night, a particularly large crowd being present in the gaily…

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Picture Show Trouble (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 October 1930 · page 5

Sir,—We feel that the public should know the true facts regarding the trouble at the Corrimal Picture Theatre, and wish to state that…

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Hallowe'en Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 October 1930 · page 7

The Hallowe'en Fair, organised by the Women's Guild, in the Church St. Hall, on Thursday, was favoured with delightful weather. The hall…

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Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 October 1930 · page 12

The District Swimming Carnival will be held at the Woonona Baths on Saturday, 13th December, 1930. It is hoped that the list of entries will be a…

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Thirroul Flower Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 October 1930 · page 18

St. David's Church of England flower show is being held this Friday afternoon and evening in the School of Arts. The entries are numerous…

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Back to Thirroul Week. Carnival Arranged

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 October 1930 · page 13

Arrangements are well in hand to hold a big street carnival at Thirroul, commencing on Wednesday, 24th December, and continuing until Saturday…

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Gerringong Show. 14th Exhibition a Great Success. Record Attendance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 November 1930 · page 2

"Never in the history flower exhibitions have gladioli been shown to greater perfection on the South Coast, than at Gerringong on Wednesday afternoon and evening; their beauty variety and colours were going many miles to see. Many other sections…

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Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 November 1930 · page 9

The first annual swimming carnival will be held in the Woonona baths on Saturday, December 13th, commencing at 2.30 p.m. The details of the…

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Thirroul Flower Show. Aid of Church of England. a Nice Display

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 November 1930 · page 6

The annual flower show in connection with the Church of England at Thirroul was held on Friday (afternoon and evening) of last week…

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Melbourne Allegations Exploded No Skin Disease on A.i.s. Cattle at Royal Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 November 1930 · page 2

Important correspondence was read at a meeting yesterday of the Southern Branch of the A. I. S. Society when it was proved that the allegations regarding the cattle at Melbourne were unfounded…

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Barcelona International Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 November 1930 · page 11

The Great International Exhibition in Barcelona, Spain, has just concluded. It was the first of its kind since the close of the War, being under the…

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To Open The Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 November 1930 · page 12

It was agreed to invite the Hon. W. Davies, Minister for Education, to open the next show…

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