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Shows & fairs, 1930

218 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 11

Kiama A. and H. Association. New Candidates

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

All election for the new committee of the Kiama Agricultural Association will be necessary, as there are 32 candidates for the 31 seats. Messrs. H…

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Carnival Dance. at Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1930 · page 3

The Shamrock Football Club held a carnival dance in the School of Arts on Wednesday evening with the object of assisting the accident fund of the…

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Swimming at Woonona. Splendid Carnival. Austinmer Wins the Cup

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 March 1930 · page 3

There was evidence at Woonona last Saturday of the popularity of swimming on the Coast, and in that centre in particular…

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St. Augustine's, Bulli. Flower Show—A Very Nice Event

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 March 1930 · page 4

All associated with the conducting of the flower show in the Parish Hall, at Bulli, last Saturday, have reason to feel pleased…

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The Surf Carnival

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 March 1930 · page 2

While the rains which are coming now are very beneficial, and were much needed in the district, surfers are hoping that Jupiter Pluvius will…

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One Big Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 March 1930 · page 3

The Lismore Agricultural Society has decided to support a proposal put forward by the North Coast Pure Breeders Association for the holding…

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Moss Vale Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 2

The following were amongst the prize winners at the Moss Vale Show:— Pony and sulky turnout, not exceeding 14 hands—P. O'Gorman. Lady…

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Kit Kat Klub. Birthday Carnival Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 12

The Kit Kat Klub celebrated its first birthday in the Friendly Societies' Hall, Woonona, on Tuesday evening last. A very large crowd…

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Corrimal Carnival Celebrations. Meeting of Committee and Workers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 10

One week to go and Corrinal Carnival will open in all its glory. At 2.30 p.m. to-morrow (Saturday) week, the big procession will open proceedings…

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The Surf Carnival

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

The Kiama Surf Carnival, which had to be postponed a month ago owing to a violent thunderstorm, was held on Saturday afternoon. Although there…

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New Show Pavilion. Discussed at Albion Park. Brick Building Favoured

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

Included on the business paper of the annual meeting of the Albion Park Agricultural Society, held last Friday night, was the discussion of the…

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Corrimal Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 7

A meeting of the committee and workers in connection with the above was held at Thompson's rooms Corrimal on Tuesday evening at 7.30 p.m. The…

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"Punch and Judy" Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 16

The "Punch and Judy" Show has arrived and as it is stated that although the item is one of the oldest entertainments on record, very few…

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W.j.t.s. Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 10

Owing to the inclement weather the annual swimming carnival of the above school had to be abandoned after several events had been decided…

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Corrimal Carnival Final Meeting, of Committee and Workers before tho Big Glee Wook

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 16

It never comes—so his said— "Topmorrow!" it does not matter so for corrimal's Big Carrimal and Glee week os concerned—for it is already…

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The Surf. the Sydney Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 March 1930 · page 1

The big Surf Carnival at Bondi on Saturday was probably one of the best ever conducted in the State. The manner in which it was run, was an object…

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Corrimal Carnival. Successful Start of Big Week. Spectacular Procession

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 March 1930 · page 6

Nature smiled in her most pleasing manner on Saturday last, and happy sunshine and sparkling weather greeted the start of the big Carnival celebrations and glee week, at Corrimal. Long before the procession was…

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Woonona Flower Show Church of England Function

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 March 1930 · page 6

The flower show, held under the auspices of the Church of England, at Woonona, last Saturday, was successful…

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Albion Park A. and H. SOCIETY

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 10

The first meeting of the new committee was held on Wednesday evening. Before commencing business the…

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Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales. Royal Easter Show, 1930. Record Horse Entries

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 2

When one considers the popularity of motor transport, and the almost universal use of motor cars not only in the. City and suburbs but also in…

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