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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

163 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 9

The Royal Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 4

The Royal Agricultural Show will commence on Monday next and will continue for nine days. Entries in practically every section are better and…

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Wollongong Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 3

All preparations have been made for the Carnival at Wollongong green during Easter holidays. Many entries have already been received, and…

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Kiama Agricultural Society. Col. Fuller Re-elected President for Fifth Term

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 3

On Friday evening the first monthly meeting of the new committee was held in the School of Arts. Present Colonel Fuller, Messrs. A. W. Grey, R…

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Camden Show

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 1

Mr. J. Phillips, of Mount Keira, was a successful exhibitor at the Camden Show. He won the following principal events:—"Brightlight" won the…

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Royal Show. District Cattle Awards

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 2

On the first occasion, and at the State's most important show, when the amalgamated breeds came into the arena on Monday, under the one…

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One Big Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 1

Mr. Johnson gave notice of motion for next meeting to recommend to the Agricultural Union the consideration of holding one big show on the South…

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"Fair Warning" George O'brien in Latest Outdoor Drama

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 5

Action is the keynote promised in "Fair Warding" Fox Movie-tone great outdoor romance, with George O'Brien in the leading role, coning…

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Movie Moments "Fair Warning." George O'Brien in Latest Outdoor Drama

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 4

Action is the keynote promised in "Fair Warning," Fox Movietone great outdoor romance, with George o'Brien in the leading role. coming to…

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Agricultural Society Euchre and Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 2

The popularity of the euchre parties and dances being held by the Kiama Agricultural Society to assist its funds was abundantly shown on…

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St. Paul's Woonona. Autumn Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 12

The annual Autumn Fair in connection with the Church of England at Woonona, was successfully conducted last Saturday (afternoon and evening),…

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Thirroul Carnival Aid of School of Arts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 12

With the object of raising some required finance for the School of Arts at Thirroul the committee conducted a Carnival in the hall on three…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Berry Agricultural Society was held last Friday night. The senior vice-president (Mr. H. E. Cooke) occupied the chair…

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One Big Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 12

Reverting to notice of motion, Mr. Johnston moved that this Society recommend to the South Coast & Tablelands Agricultural Union, that one big…

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Wollongong Show Committee. One Big Show Turned Down

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 12

The monthly meeting of the Committee of the Wollongong A.H. & L Association was held at the Society's rooms, on Wednesday night. The…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 2

A largely attended meeting was held in the School of Arts on Friday evening of the above, when Colonel Fuller (president) was in the chair. Also…

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A Financial Crisis Agricultural Society Considers Schedule

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 2

At the meeting on Friday night finances provoked considerable discussion. The Hon. Treasurer's statement evidenced the necessity of a drastic cut in…

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Agricultural Society Euchre Party and Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 2

The series of euchre parties and dances in aid of the Kiama Agricultural Society's funds is still being continued With success and the fourth…

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DAPTO. A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above society was held on Monday night last, the president (Mr. Lindsay Evans) in the chair…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 May 1931 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Agricultural. Society was held on Wednesday. The president (Mr.H. E. Cook) in the chair and there was a good attendance…

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Scotch Fair at Albion Park

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 19

Courage was displayed by those associated with St. Andrew's Presbyterian church, Albion Park, when in the face of prevailing conditions…

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