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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

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Flower Show Wonderful Display of Flowers. Wollongong Horticultural Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 October 1932 · page 5

Officers:—Parton, Dr. John Kerr; President, Mr. C. H. Knowles; Hon. Treasurer, Mr. W. B. Thomas; Vice-presidents, Messrs. S. R. Musgrave, E…

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Record High Jump Accomplished at Wangaratta Show Coal Dust Clears 7ft. 11 ins

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 October 1932 · page 10

Coal Dust n fine looking black horse belonging to Mr. J. Phillips, of Wollongong, N.S.W., and ridden by E. Nelson, set up a new record at the…

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£90 Gross Result a Great Success. Jamberoo Church of England Flower Show and Fete

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 October 1932 · page 2

The opening of the Jamberoo Church of England Flower Show and Fete tool place on Wednesday afternoon in the Jamberoo School of Arts and was an…

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A Fair Thing

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 October 1932 · page 2

In his report to the Council at Wednesday night's meeting, the Clerk stated a Main Roads Board officer had been down and drawn attention to the station…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 October 1932 · page 6

The monthly meeting was held on Monday evening, Mr. Evans presiding. Before proceeding with business…

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Rose Show at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 October 1932 · page 10

On Wednesday and Thursday the Town Hall Annex gave evidence of a well organised fete, and the Congregational Church people who were…

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Gerringong Flower Show a Magnificent Success. 900 Entries

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 October 1932 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon in the Gerringong School of Arts the concerted effort of several days culminated in excellent staging and the…

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Woonona Scotch Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 10

An advertisement in this issue gives notice of the annual Scoteh Fair, to be held on Saturday week (12th Nov.) in connection with the Presbyterian…

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Woonona Cricket Club Reverse Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 10

Mr. F. Harper is president and Mr. O. Molly is secretary of th cricket club at Woonona.which has commenced the season well, but must have…

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St. Luke's, Dapto Successful Fete & Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 9

The annual Fele and Flower Show of St. Luke's C. of E., Dapto, was held in the agricultural Hall on Wednesday afternoon and night. The…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 November 1932 · page 4

The regular monthly meeting of the committee of the above Society was held on Wednesday last. The president (Mr. H. E. Cooke) was in the chair…

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Presbyterian Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 November 1932 · page 10

As advertised in this issue, the annual Scotch Fair and Flower Show in connection with the Prebyterian Church at Woonona is to be held in…

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Spring Flower Show at Scarborough

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 November 1932 · page 4

The first Spring Flower Show and Sale of Work, held under the auspices of St. Paul's Church of England, was staged in St. Paul's Church of England,…

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Fair at Woonona Splendidly Arranged Event Aid of Presbyterian Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 November 1932 · page 10

This annual event, which has developed into a Fair and Flower Show combined, is organised and conducted by members of the Ladies' Guild…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 November 1932 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Dapto A. and H. Society, was held on Monday night, Mr. L. Evans presiding Before proceeding with the business of…

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Woonona Bureau Exhibition of Flowers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 November 1932 · page 12

Members and friends of the Bureau will meet in Social vein at the Masonic Hall, to-morrow night (Saturday). An enjoyable evening is expected…

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Annual Flower Show Aid of C. of E., Thirroul Very Nice Event

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 November 1932 · page 10

The annual Flower Show, together with a Sale of Work, in connection with St. David's Church of England, at Thirroul, was held in the local…

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Scout Picture Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 November 1932 · page 2

A fine programme will be given at Scout Picture Show at the Kiama Cinema on Wednesday next. In addition to two thousand feet of special Scouting…

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Mt. Keira Devonshire Tea and Baby Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 December 1932 · page 18
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The spacious grounds of the 'Bryn,' residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wyndham Jones were a beautiful setting for The Devonshire Tea and Baby Show…

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