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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 12
Also in Illawarra Mercury

Wollongong Show, which op[?] on Thursday, 6th February [?] which will be continued on the [?] and 8th, also on the nights of [?]…

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Come-to-corrimal Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 25

The suggestion put to the Surf Club at their last meeting that in conjunction with the Park Trust they hold an annual Come-to-Corrimal…

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Closing for Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 9

It was decided to close on second day of Show from 12 (noon) to 5 p.m…

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Albion Park Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 29

Gloomy skies and misty rain marked the morning of the opening day of the 42nd annual exhibition of Albion Park A.H. and I. Association…

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Correspondence. Wollongong Show. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 6

Dear Sir,—Not only as Secretary but as a resident of Wollongong, might appeal through your columns to all who can—to become members of the…

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Nowra Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 2

A notification appears in our advertising columns regarding the Shoalhaven Show, to be held on the attractive ground on the heights of Nowra…

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Show "Speakers."

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 2

Almost every North Coast show has used an amplifying apparatus this year and paid from £20 to £50 for the privilege says the "Northern Star." Mr…

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Kiama Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 2

The Kiama Agricultural Show opens to-day and will be continued on Monday, the Committee thus adhering to the time-honoured procedure of…

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Berry Show. Entries Close Wednesday, 29th JANUARY

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 2

The Berry Agricultural Show opens on Friday next, 31st and is continued on the following day. A great display of cattle is promised, and…

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Charity Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 6

A Charity Carnival in aid of St. Mary's Convent Building Fund, Wollongong is now progress at the corner of Kembla and Crown Streets, and…

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Golf. Wollongong Culb's Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 1

The first annual golf carnival conducted by the local club was commenced on Saturday last. There was a good attendance of visiting golfers, and…

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Swimming Carnival. at Woonona Baths

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 5

Notwithstanding the inclement weather and frightfully muddy nature of the roads approaching Woonona beach, a fair number,…

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Kiama Show. Successful Event

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 5

Tte annual show of the Kiama A. & H. Society was held on Saturday and Monday, and although the weather conditions were not at all favourable…

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Woonona Agricultural Bureau. the Annual Show. Pronounced Success

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 8

The 10th Show, at Woonona, can rightly be described as a distinct success in every respect. This event, held in the Friendly…

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Boxing. Hughie Dwyer's Condition Fails. Cribb Wins on Technical K.O. Good and Clever Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 7

It was evident soon after the commencement of the bout at the Globe Stadium on Saturday night last, between Hughie Dwyer and…

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Coledale Surf Carnival. Rain Interferes with Programme. Redfern Wins Senior Surf Race. North Wollongong Wins March Past

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 6

Rainy conditions were responsible for the Coledale Surf being unable to compete an attractive programme arranged for their annual carnival on…

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Kiama Show Record Attendance & Receipts 1928 -- £425. 1930 -- £431/14/3

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 2

"No finer Dairy Cattle could be found on any Showground in the World, and not an inferior beast on the Ground; only a few of higher quality than the rest—a magnificent exhibition."…

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Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 12

Great interest if attached to the Surf Club Carnival at Thirroul to-morrow (Saturday). Coast clubs are to compete, also some metropolitan clubs,…

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 15

Notes in regard to the above axe as follows:— The 1930 Show promises as far as entries are concerned to surpass any…

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