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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

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Queen Competition Cross-Country Railway Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 10

The weekly meeting of the Committee for this Competition was held last Tuesday night, May the 3rd., in the Council Chambers, Wollongong,…

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Albion Park. A. and H. Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 May 1932 · page 2

The annual ball of the Albion Park A. and H. Society eventuated on Thursday night last in the Agricultural Hall, which was well-filled for the occasion…

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Exhibition Matches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 7

Mr. H. Marsh, secretary N.S.W. Tennis Association will bring a team of first grade players to the South…

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Poultry Club Show. Great Display of Utility Orpingtons. Officials

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 2

Patron, Mr. A. C. Looney; Vice-patron, Mr. H. E. Harrigan; President, Mr. P. Benson; Committee, Messrs. J. Milburn, J. Heslop, K. McKay, E…

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Straws Which Show Which Way the Wind Is Blowing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 7

There are at present a number of welcome evidences that the incidence of sickness and death amongst babies in this State is being steadily reduced…

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A. and H. Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 May 1932 · page 4

A committee meeting of the above Society was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday morning last. The president (Mr. H. E. Cook) was in the…

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Dapto A. and H. Society Annual Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 June 1932 · page 7

Though the attendance at the annual ball of the Dapto A. and H. Society, held in the Agricultural Hall, Dapto, last night, was not as large as…

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Fodder Conservation Competition DAPTO A. AND H. ASSOCIATION. 1932

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 June 1932 · page 13

The Fodder Conservation Competition, organised by the Dapto A. and H. Association this season was supported by seven competitors. A very satisfactory lot of stor er fodder was found on the farms of the competitors, one feature of interest, was the increase of supply of…

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Bulli Ambulance a Carnival Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 1

To augment the funds for the proposal to establish a Bulli Sub-Station in execution with Illawarra District Ambulance, a Carnival Night was…

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Dog Show. 1st 2-Point Championship Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 June 1932 · page 5

The Wollongong and District Canine Fanciers Club conducted its ,first 2-Point Championship Show on the Wollongong Showground on Saturday…

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A Gerringong Show RETURNS £60 for Hospital

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 July 1932 · page 2

On Wednesday Gerringong presented the appearance of a veritable show day and the excellent collection of entertaining ring events, showed there…

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Band Carnival Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 July 1932 · page 3

The carnival dance in aid of the funds of the Kiama Municipal Silver Band eventuates on Friday night in the Agriculture Hall, and a great night out…

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Industrial Exhibition Abandoned

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 10

The president gave an outline of the business of the meeting held in the Mayor's room the previous night, and said that in view of the Council's…

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Wollongong Traders' Asscn. No Industrial Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 10

A meeting of the executive of the Wollongong Traders' Association was held on Tuesday night, Mr. Williams presiding…

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Woonona Soccer Club a Confetti Carnival Successful Event

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 3

Volunteering to assist in augmenting the funds of the Woonona Soccer Club, the following ladies' committee decided upon a Confetti Carnival:—…

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Big Carnival In Connection will the Opening of Cross-Country Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 10

A meeting of representatives from the Wollongong Hospital Committee and Ambulance Committee was held at the Wollongong Ambulance Station on…

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Agricultural Society's Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1932 · page 4

The Agricultural Society's ball which was held on Wednesday evening last was as anticipated, a huge success. Despite the rainy night, a great…

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Interstate Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 July 1932 · page 11

The coming carnival has set fans' tongues wagging, in fine style, and it is on the cards that some keen contests will be witness. The…

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Woonona Carnival in Aid of Ambulance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 July 1932 · page 9

The Ladies' Auxilary, with Mrs. J. Muir us president and Mrs. C. R. Veigel as secretary attached to the proposal for the Bulli Shire Sub-station of the…

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Interstate Soccer Carnival Corrimal Ground Selected for Visit of Interstate Team

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 July 1932 · page 20

Soccer history will be made in the district on Saturday, August 6th, when one of the four State teams visiting N.S.W. in connection with…

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