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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

218 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 11

An Outline of the Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 14

The locality at which the carnival is being held is right in the centre of the town, on the Prince's Highway, and the gay lights, and streamers and flags…

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Corrimal Carnival Week. Very Successful Opening

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 8

With weather just a little on the cool side last Saturday afternoon, the Surf Club and Park Trust launched their movement to raise funds to…

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Swimming Carnival. Wollongong Junior Tech. School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 10

The eighth annual swimming carnival of the Wollongong Junior Technical School was held yesterday afternoon and night. The heats were contested…

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Corrimal Carnival. Big Glee Week Continues

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 14

Following the grand procession and big opening celebrations as reported in last Tuesday's issue, the carnival and glee celebrations continued each…

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Kit Kat Klub. Grand Carnival Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 24

Despite the wet weather another large gathering attended the second carnival dance organised by the Kit Kat Klub. The club is noted for its…

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Royal Easter Show, 1930. Record Horse Entries

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 4

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 the…

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Soccer State League in the Van. Woonona's Brilliant Exhibition of Footwork Love's Lovable Hat-trick. Balgownie Turned Down by Metropolitan. Wallsend Outplay Corrimal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 16

Woonona defeated Aberdare, one of the Northern crack elevens by 5—2, in a thrilling contest that kept round ball fans busy the whole…

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Palings' at the Easter Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 3

W. H. Paling & Co. Ltd. have, for years past, provided a special display of musical goods for the benefit of the thousands of country folk who find…

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Royal Show. Record Entries

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 1

The Royal Easter Show this year Will probably have a record cattle entry. Large increases are reported in all dairy classes, and the new class…

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Paling's at the Easter Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 4

W. H. Paling & Co., Ltd., have, for years past, provided a special display of musical goods for the benefit of the thousands of country folk who find…

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Corrimal Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 17

The Corrimal Carnival was continued this week, with the exception of Tuesday night, when everything had to be abandoned on account of rain…

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Crown Dog Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 25

The New South Wales. Kennel Club has "nothing on" Mr. J. C. [?]mith, the popular manager of the Crown Theatre, Wollongong…

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Palings' at the Easter Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 27

W. H. Paling & Co. Ltd., have, for years past, provided a special display of musical goods for the benefit of the thousands of country folk who…

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For Health and Wealth. Use More Wool Exhibition. April 7th to 17th

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 17

The great "Australia's Golden Fleece" Exhibition, which is being held under the auspices of the Minister for Public Health will be officially opened…

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Boxing To-morrow Night's Big Show. Rus Critcher v. Freddie Welsh. Bob Badans v. Fred. Lloyd

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 22

Wollongong Stadium should house a big crowd to-morrow night as the programme listed is appealing. Over 15 rounds Rus Critcher…

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Paling's at the Easter Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 April 1930 · page 6

W. H. Paling & Co., Ltd., have, for years past, provided a special display of musical gods for the benefit of the thousands of country folk who find…

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Soccer Corrimal and Woonona Win. Lady Players at Corrimal. Large Crowd Witness Fair Sex In Action. The Results

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 April 1930 · page 5

Woonona defeated Canterbury, 4-1. Corrimal defeated St. George, 3-1. [?] defeated Granville, 1-0. Metter defeated Annandale, 3-1…

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The Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 10
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The carnival was continued on Friday and Saturday nights, when a fair amount of business was done, thanks to those in charge of the different…

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Australia's "Golden Fleece" Exhibition

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 8

The opening by the Governor on Monday (April 7th) of Australia's "Golden Fleece" Exhibition on the eve of his departure from New South…

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