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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

163 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 9

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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Nowra Show Parade to Be Held on Second Day

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 June 1931 · page 3

At the committee meeting of the Shoalhaven A. & H. Association on Tuesday last, Mr. J. Henry moved to rescind By-law 27, which stated that…

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Show Committee Meetings. Wollongong A.h. & I. Asscn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 11

A meeting of the committee of the Wollongong A. H. & I. Association was held at the Society's rooms on Wednesday night, and was presided over…

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Albion Park A.H. & I. ASSCN. Motion to Abandon 1932 Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 11

The monthly meeting of the committee of the above was held on Wednesday night of last week. There was [?] good attendance of committeemen. Mr…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 June 1931 · page 4

The regular meeting of the Borry Agricultural Society was held on Wednesday, the president (Mr. H. E. Cook) presiding over a good attendance…

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No Abandoning. Albion Park Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 June 1931 · page 2

Lengthy discussions took place on Wednesday night at the meeting of the Albion Park Agricultural Society regarding two motions which concerned…

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American Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1931 · page 6

An American fair, under the auspices of the Corrimal C. of E. Ladies' Guild, was held on Saturday afternoon last, and was a most successful and…

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Shipping News. Trade Fair At Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1931 · page 11

The shipping trade was again fairly good at Port Kembla during the past week. Approximately 5000 tons of cargoes were loaded and 4000 tons…

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Relief Committee. Carnival at Bulli. Two Successful Events

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1931 · page 11

The Bulli-Woonona Relief Committee should feel pleased the financial success of the two nights of carnival dancing conducted under their…

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Bonaira Street. a Fair Advertisement. Council Debate

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 July 1931 · page 2

The questions of the dedication of Bonaira Street and Ald. Carson's responsibility for maintenance were again before the Council at its…

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Fair Exchange. a New Back For An Old One. How A Bad Back Was Made Strong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 2

The back aches at times with a dull indescribable feeling, milking you weary and restless; piercing pains shoot across the region of the kidneys…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 July 1931 · page 4

The regular meeting of the Agricultural Society was held on Wednesday. The president (Mr. H. E. Cook) occupied the chair and there were present…

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Brisbane Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 August 1931 · page 2

Commenting on the Brisbane Royal Show, the Queensland Minister for Agriculture said this year's exhibition was one of the finest he had ever seen…

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Horse Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 1

The Council of the Horse Association has decided to hold an exhibition of horses on the Sydney Show Ground on September 26th. The Association's…

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To Help Show Committee. "A Matrimonial Dilemma."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 5

The much spoken of comedy, "A Matrimonial Dilemma," will be repeated for the last time in the Wollongong Town Hall Annex next…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 August 1931 · page 4

The regular meeting of the Berry Agricultural Society was held on Wednesday. The president (Mr. H. E. Cook) occupied the chair and those…

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DAPTO. A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 9

The monthly meeting of the Dapto A. and H. Society was held on Thursday night, 13th inst. Mr. Lindsay Evans (president) in the chair…

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Sporting. Crackerjacks Re-appear. Spring Fancies Show Their Form at The 'Hill

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 10

Punters who hopped in early on the Epsom-Metropolitan double viewed Rosehill's meeting on Saturday last with mixed feelings…

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Inter-State Tennis Exhibition at Corrimal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 5

Despite a boisterous wind, which at times reached gale force, a good crowd attended Ruddock's Court, Railway Street, Corrimal, last Saturday. For…

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Sweet Pea and Daffodil Show. Fine Display of Blooms

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 7

The Sweet Pea and Daffodil Show and Sale of Work held under the auspices of St. Michael's Ladies' Guild, Wollongong, was opened on…

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