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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1933

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A Fair Quota. Roads and Rates

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 2

At the Gerringong Council meeting on Monday, Ald. Burke moved, pursuant to notice, "that it is desirable and in the best interests of the ratepayers,…

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The Royal Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 2

On perusing the schedule of prizes for the next Sydney Royal Show, which has just been issued one finds evidence that the Council of the Royal…

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Royal Agricultural Society, N.S.W. Royal Easter Show, 1933. Prize Schedule

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 February 1933 · page 4

On perusing the Schedule of Prizes for next year's Royal Show, which has just been issued, one finds evidence that the Council of the Royal…

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Woonona Methodist Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 February 1933 · page 11

Members of the Methodist Church Aid at Woonona have arranged a Summer Fair for tomorrow week (18th), which is expected to prove a success…

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Dahlia Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 February 1933 · page 11

At the last meeting of the Wollongong Ladles Church Aid, the members of the competition section of the an[?]ual Floral Fete brought forward a…

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Wollongong Show Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 February 1933 · page 8

Dr. Kirkwood proved himself a most genial president, and looked after the guests very well. Mr. Otton, of Bega, was the judge…

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Wollongong Show Un Favourable Weather. Good Programmes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 February 1933 · page 3

Prospects for the second day of the Wollongong Show were not at all cheerful in the early morning. Rain commenced to fall early, but the sky…

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The Surf Illawarra Branch S.L.S.A of A. Kiama Carnival. Beltman Sent to Hospital

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 February 1933 · page 7

There have only been two carnivals so far that have completed their programmes on the same day that the carnival has been held. It was very…

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Berry Show. Good All-round Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 2

The forty-seventh annual show of the Berry A. and H. Association was held last Friday and Saturday. The exhibition was particularly good in…

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Wombarra Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 15

The Wombarra and District Horticultural Society intend holding their annual flower and vegetable show on March 4th, 1933, at Scarborough…

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High Price Fob Show Booth

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 6

This year the publican's booth at Pambula realised £38/10/- which is the highest price ever paid there, the previous record being £15…

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Nowra Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1933 · page 2

The Nowra Show was officially opened by the Minister for Agriculture, Mr. H. Main, on Thursday in beautiful weather. Much interest was taken in the…

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Summer Fair at Woonona

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 February 1933 · page 2

The Summer Fair in aid of the Methodist Church at Woonona was organised and conducted under the auspices of the Church Aid, of which Mrs. Abel…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 February 1933 · page 10

The 2nd annual Flower Show of the ST. Andrew's Prebyterian Church, Corrimal, was held in the School of Arts Hall last Saturday. Mr. Blanchard…

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Picture Show Case

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 February 1933 · page 13

George Albert Parkes was charged with not keeping films in metal containers. He pleaded guilty. Sergeant Breeze said he went into…

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Flower Show at Corrimal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 February 1933 · page 6

The second annual flower show of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Corrimal, was held last Saturday, in the School of Arts Hall…

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Nowra Show Some Splendid Exhibits

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 February 1933 · page 4

The above show was favoured with fine weather and was a great success. The cattle section was a very good one. In the Jerseys Mr. Theo Grey won the…

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Dahlia Show Under Auspices Wollongong Methodist Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 February 1933 · page 12

A Dahlia Show, under the auspices of the Wollongong Methodist Church, was held in the School Hall yesterday afternoon…

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Scout Surfing Carnival

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 March 1933 · page 2

At the last meeting of the South Coast and Tablelands Boy Scouts Association, it was decided to hold the annual District Surf Carnival on the…

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P. & C. Association. Swimming Carnival

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 March 1933 · page 2

The annual swimming carnival, held under the auspices of the Kiama Parents and Citizens' Association, eventuated eventuated at the continental baths on…

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