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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

163 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 9

Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Berry Agricultural Society was held on Wednesday. The president (Mr. A. N. Binks) occupied the chair and there…

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Dapto Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 4

The Dapto show will be held next Friday and Saturday January 9th and 10th, with a splendid display of cattle on the first day, on the Saturday…

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Dapto Show Booth

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 4

The application by S. A. McCauley for a booth license at Dapto Show on January 9th and 10th, was granted…

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Carnival Week at Thirroul. the Street a Scene of Activity. Many People Were Attracted

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 9

The business thoroughfare of Thirroul was undoubtedly enlivened throughout the Christmas and New Year holiday season—the Carnival spirit prevailed. A couple of months ago the idea…

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Albion Park Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 2

The Albion Park Show will be held on Friday and Saturday next, and a good result is being confidently anticipated. The cattle entries again…

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Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 11

The annual district surf carnival will be held this year, at Corrimal on a date yet to be fixed. As soon us the Surf Life Saving Assen. allot a date…

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 17
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The big event of the South Coast —the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association's annualsfiow—is drawing near. The dates are February 5, 6…

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Observations. at Dapto Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 1

The members of the Dapto Show Committee are a wonderfully harmonious lot of workers—never is there any evidence of friction at their…

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Dapto Show. Record Entries. Wonderful Exhibits. Officials

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 5

President, Mr. P. J. G. Webb; Vice-Presidents, Mr Lindsay Evans, Mr J. Stevenson; Hon Treasurer and Secretary, Mr E. G. Coghlan;…

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Show Snapshots. Friends of Old

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 3

Two veterans in the annals of the Albion Park Shows were present on Friday last in Messrs. J. Musgrave and Alex Fraser. Wherever they went…

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Record Opening Day. Albion Park Show Excels Itself. Veteran's Verdict—best in 43 YEARS

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 2

A cool day and attractive show induced a record attendance on Friday last for the opening day, It was a day of records. The champion cow in the Milk Test, established one for the State; the High Jump record of the…

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Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 12

The annual surf carnival of the Sth. Coast Scouts will be held at Corrimal on Saturday afternoon, February 28…

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Shoalhaven Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 10

The Shoalhaven A. and H. association is one of the most enterprising and progressive on the South Coast. It submits one of the biggest…

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Woonona Bureau Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 11

Cr. L. Kelly, president of Bulli Shire, Will, officially open the Woonona Bureau Show to-night. Miss Byrne, B.Sc, will represent the Department of…

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"Sparks." From Albion Park Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 1

Mr. Theo. Grey, the President, was always on the move on both days of the Show. He saw to the smooth working of the Show, and was a perfect…

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Surf Carnival Illawarra Branch S. L. S. Assn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 4

South Wollongong Surf Carnival was held last Saturday afternoon. Although the weather was warm, there was a high wind from the nor-east,…

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Berry Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1931 · page 3

The Berry show will be held on Friday and Saturday next, and the prize schedule is again an attractive one, Including a fine programme of ring…

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Shoalhaven Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1931 · page 2

This big spectacular and social event will take place on the beautiful Nowra showground on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 12th, 13th…

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Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 1

The annual South Coast Surf Carnival will be held at Corrimal, on Saturday, February 28th, commencing at 2.15 p.m. The Corrimal Surf Life…

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