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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 15

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

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Wollongong Show Traffic

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 13

At last night's meeting of the Wollongong Council, the Health Inspector (Mr. Gale) submitted a plan for the regulation of the traffic during Show Days…

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Woonona Bureau Show. Members' Exhibit

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 6

In Tuesday's issue we published a detailed report of the Exhibition conducted at Woonona by the local branch of the Agricultural Bureau. Brief…

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Corrimal Carnival. Another Big Gala Week Being Organised

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 10

Reminiscence of the grand times of the Corrimal Carnival celebration of three seasons hack is still treasured by many hundreds of residents and gala…

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Wollongong Show Attraction Clare and Greenhalgh

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 20

One of the most popular showmen to come to Wollongong is Mr. Arthur Greenhalgh. "I always try to put on a clean…

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Excursion Trains. to Wollongong Show

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

The Railway Department advises that return tickets at the rate of single-fare-and-a-quarter will be issued at Sydney, Nowra and intermediate…

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Charity Carnival. Attractive Boxing Bouts

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 3

There was a good audience at the tent provided for the boxing contests arranged by Mr. H. Dwyer at the Charity Carnival in Crown Street on…

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Wollongong Show. Record Entries

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 1

The Wollongong Show on Thursday Friday, and Saturday next promises to be a record from all points of view. Mr. W. J. Cochrane, O.B.E., the…

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Wollongong Show Attraction. Clare and Greenhalgh

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 1

One of the most popular shownien to come to wollongong is Mr. Arthur Greenhalgh. "I always try to put on a clean…

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Show Night. An Attractive Programme. Heavyweight Clash

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 3

The management of the Globe Stadium are providing an attractive programme for Saturday night next (Show night). Arrangements have been…

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Wollongong Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 2

Wollongong Show commences to-morrow (Thursday), and will be continued on Friday and Saturday. Friday, will be the day of the cattle…

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Surf Carnival. the Programme

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 2

An attractive programme of events has been approved by the Surf Life-Saving Association of Australia for the first annual carnival of the Kiama…

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The Royal Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 2

The Royal Easter Show will be held this year from the 15th to 26th April. The prize list totals £14,000 and a great list of entries is already in hand…

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The Corrimal Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 10

Market enthusiasm prevailed at the well attended meeting held in Thompson's Hall, last night, to further progress matters in connection with the…

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Show Procession

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 15

Our readers must make the Wollongong Show Procession their objective on Monday night, for among other attractions Mr. Bill…

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Motor Cars at Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 12

Visitors to the Wollongong Show especially those who are interested in motors or engineering will find plenty to claim their attention in the very…

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Wollongong Show. Second Day

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 21

Patrons were streaming, into the showground in large numbers as went to Press. Chief interest this morning was…

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Surf Carnival

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

The Cronulla Surf Club has entered in seven events of the Kiama Carnival on February 15th and will bring over a dozen swimmers, including Jack…

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The Best Ever. Humphrey Bishop Show Astonishes

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

Snappy, smart, Without a minute to waste, was Humphrey Bishop's show in the Oddfellows' Hall, Kiama on Wednesday night, where never a…

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Carnival Stalls and Attendants

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 7

A number of carnival stalls have been decided on and their attendants appointed as follows:— Tea and Coffee Bar.—Mesdames…

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