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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

163 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 3 of 9

Wombarra and District Horticultural Society's Autumn Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 20

A wonderful selection of cash prizes has been allotted for this show to be held in the scarborough Presbyterian Church on March 7th. The…

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Royal Easter Show 1931. Prize Schedule. £14,000 Prize Money—Cups and Trophies

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 4

The Royal Agricultural Society is to be congratulated on the Schedule of Prizes for this year's Royal Easter Show, which has just been issued. In…

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Wollongong Show Attraction the Moving Picture Giant— Legless Swimming Champion Also the Globe of Death

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 18

The well-known outdoor showman Mr. Arthur Greenhalgh, is back in Wollongong, with some up-to-date attractions…

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Wollongong Show a Great Display. District Cattle Breeders' Successes

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 3

The Wollongong Show had auspicious weather for its three day exhibition, but as with other societies, in consequence of the depression, there was…

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Surf Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 13

Bulli Surf Club's first annual carnival will take place on the beach tomorrow afternoon. All coast clubs will be competing…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 11

The Wollongong Show was favoured with fine weather on the second and third days, although the second day was overcast and threatening, which no…

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Show Notes

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 6

There were three persons worthy of mention occupying seats in the centre of the ring on Saturday afternoon. They were: Mr. James…

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Wollongong Show Impressions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 11

Mr. J. Carr is one of the active veterans of the Wollongong Show Committee, and he is able to give some interesting particulars of previous shows…

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Lady Surfers. South Coast Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 4

The combined South Coast Ladies' Surf Life-Saving Clubs held thier initial carnival on Coledale beach on Saturday. The weather was ideal, with…

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Wollongong Show Official Opening. Tablet Unveiled in Memory of the Late W. J. COCHRANE, O.B.E.

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 5

The official opening of the show was performed on Friday afternoon by the Minister for Education (Mr. W. Davies), who was introduced by…

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The Show. Prize Money to Be Paid in Full Committee Loan the Deficit

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 2

The Kiama Agricultural Society Committee, at their meeting on Wednesday night, discussed the financial position with regard to the recent…

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Night Swimming Carnival

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 2

The first night carnival to be held in Kiama will eventuate at the continental baths on Tuesday next, under the auspices of the surf club…

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Bowls Country Week Carnival

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 4

The Country Week carnival of the Now South Wales Bowling Association was commenced on the metropolitan greens on Monday. The President of…

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Nowra Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 8

There was a fine display of exhibits in all sections of the Nowra Show. The high jump, which was won by Mr. J. Phillips' Echo, which won first…

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Girl Guides. District Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 10

The South Coast District Annual Swimming Carnival will be held at the Wollongong Baths on Saturday, 28th instant. A special programme of…

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The Garden Growing Show Chrysanthemums

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 19

As an exhibitor at many shows, I would advise Chrysanthemum growers to pay particular attention to their plants just now. Experience…

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Wollongong A.h. & 1 Association. Profit on Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 7

The usual meeting of the wollongong A.H. & I. Association was held on Wednesday evening, the President (Mr. A. Cook) in the chair. Other…

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Night Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 2

Entries close on Monday next for the night swimming carnival, to be held on Tuesday at the continental baths, under the auspices of the Kiama…

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Kangaroo Valley Show. 46th Exhibition a Great Success

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 3

The day was hot on Friday in fertile pocket of the everlasting that surround kangaroo Valley gives it a beauty unique and all…

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Visitors to Nowra Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 1

The Nowra "Leader" states:—Three gentlemen visitors to Nowra Show, who have passed their seventieth milestone, resident here many years…

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