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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

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

Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 November 1930 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Friday evening, the president (Col. Filler) in the chair. Also present were Messrs. C. W. Craig…

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Commonwealth Loan. We Show up Best when we have our Backs to the Wall

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 November 1930 · page 2

There is no doubt that all good Australians, recognising that the Commonwealth needs the support, moral and financial, of every citizen, will rally…

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Commonwealth Loan "We Show Up Best When We Have Our Backs to the Wall."

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 November 1930 · page 21

There is no doubt that all good Australians, recognising that the Commonwealth needs the support, moral and financial, of every citizen…

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Commonwealth Loan. We Show Up Best When We Have Our Backs to the Wall

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 November 1930 · page 7

There is no doubt that all good Australians, recognising that the Commonwealth needs the support, moral and financial, of every citizen, will rally at the call of the nation. The most heartening incident in connection with the new loan occurred on the opening day. Messrs. Walter…

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Dry Show Vetoed. at Albion Park

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 November 1930 · page 2

A long discussion took place at the meeting of the Albion Park Agricultural Society committee on Wednesday night, regarding the advisability of…

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Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 November 1930 · page 13

The Annual Swimming Carnival will be held at the Bulli Baths on Saturday, December 13th, and not at the Woonona Baths as previously notified…

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Wollongong Show. Additional Attractions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 November 1930 · page 9

A special meeting of the Wollongong A.H. & I. Association was held on Wednesday evening, Mr. W. A. Lang presiding in the absence of the…

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Sunshine Fair

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 November 1930 · page 2

The Sunshine Fair of the Christ Church Girls' Friendly Association will be held in the School Hall on Tuesday next, afternoon and night. In addition to…

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A. and H. Euchre and Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 December 1930 · page 2

A most enjoyable time is promised to-night (Wednesday) by the euchre party and dance to be held in the show pavilion by the Agricultural…

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Sunshine Fair. Girls Friendly Society's Success. Bishop D'arcy Irvine's Address

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 December 1930 · page 2

After the misty days which commenced the week, the bright sunshine of yesterday was just in keeping for the Sunshine Fair organised by the…

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School Work Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 December 1930 · page 1

More than ordinary interest has been created in the children's work at Woonona Public School. To-day (Friday) is visitors' day, when there will…

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Successful Concert. Sunshine Fair Raises £60

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 December 1930 · page 2

The concert to conclude the Girls Friendly Association's Sunshine Fair was a wonderful success, thanks to Miss Eva Weir's canvassing in the sale…

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Show Ribbons

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 15

The tender of J. T. Sykes for showribbons was accepted, on the motion of Messrs. Stoyles and Lang…

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Boy Scouts. Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 1

The first district swimming carnival will be held in the Bulli Baths on Saturday, December 13th, and not in the Woonona Baths as previously…

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Wollongong Show. Monthly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 15

The usual monthly meeting of the Committee of the Wollongong A.H. & I. Assen. was held on Wednesday evening, the President (Mr. A. Cook) in…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 December 1930 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above committee was held in the School of Arts on Friday night, the vice-president (Mr. R. J. Wilson) in the chair…

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The Surf. Bulli Club. Carnival Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 December 1930 · page 5

Members of the above club were responsible for quite a carnival night in the Friendly Societies' Hall last Saturday. Dance music was provided by…

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Beach Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 December 1930 · page 7

Luncheon was followed by a carnival on the beach, conducted by the secretary of the local Surf Club (Mr. Frank Robson), assiscted by others,…

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