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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1933

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Bulli Ambulance Second Annual Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 3

To further augment the funds of Bulli Shire Ambulance Transport a Fair was held last Saturday. This was the second annual event…

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Helensburgh a Carnival Night Splendid Event

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 May 1933 · page 9

To assist the funds of the Catholic Church at Helensburgh, a "Carnival Night" was held in the Empire Hall last Friday night, and it proved to be…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1933 · page 4

The first meeting of the newly elected committee of the above Society was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday morning last. The president…

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Moruya Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 1

Moruya's Show Committee finished the year with a credit balance of £55/ 10/8, after commencing with a credit of £9/15/3. Most shows on the Coast…

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Turf Big Tricks About McGRATH'S Fair. Lightning March and Australia Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 June 1933 · page 3

Until rain became incessant throughout Friday and Saturday morning—soaking the racing ground at Rand-wick—Frank McGrath's henchman…

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Next Annual Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 June 1933 · page 9

The dates for the 1934 Annual Show wore fixed as 1st, 2nd and 3rd February…

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Robertson Show Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 June 1933 · page 1

There was keen competition for seats on the Robertson Show Committee this year, and four old members were defeated, viz., Messrs. R…

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Poultry Show. White 'Dotte Pullet "Best in Show."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 June 1933 · page 2

The Fourth Annual Show of the Wollongong Poultry and Pigeon Club was held in the Poultry Pavilion at the Showground on Friday and Saturday…

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2,000 Aristocrats Fashion Parade of Pets. London Dog Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 June 1933 · page 7

Special dressing rooms, fitted with large powder bowls, brushes and combs, were at the disposal of the 2000 dog aristocrats in the Kensington…

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Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 June 1933 · page 4

The regular meeting of the above committee was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday. The president (Mr. Jno. Robertson) was in the…

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Tableland Show Societies Confer

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 June 1933 · page 1

At a conference at Goulburn, the Tatleland Dhow Societies agreed upon the following show dates:—Gunning, 22nd and 23rd February; Taralga, 27th…

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Albion Park Show Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 June 1933 · page 8

The annual show bull of the Albion Park A.H. & I. Association was field in the Agriculluiral Hall on Wednesday night. The attendance was particular…

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Show Ball. at Albion Park

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 June 1933 · page 3

The annual ball of the Albion Park Agricultural Society, held on Wednesday night last, was generally agreed to have been the best and most…

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Show Exhibits

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 July 1933 · page 2

At the next meeting of the Shoalhaveen Agricultural Society, it will be moved by Mr. T. Pestell, that no exhibitor shall be awarded first and…

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South Sydney Defeat Group 7 a Wonderful Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 July 1933 · page 7

A record crowd for Sunday afternoon Rushy League football on the coast, which contributed in collections a few shillings short of £70, was that…

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DAPTO A. and H. SOCIETY

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 15

The usual monthly meeting took place on Monday last. Mr. R. H. Hudson was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the…

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Brisbane Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 6

Owing to ill health, Mr. Geo. Grey, the well known South Coast cattle breeder, will be unable to visit the Brisbane Show. This is the first time…

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No School Displays for Nowra Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 5

The "Shoalhaven News" states: The school display will be missed at next Nowra Show, the teachers holding the opinion that personal effort and…

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Bulli Ambulance a Carnival Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 August 1933 · page 8

To raise funds with which to meet the expenses to be enta[?]ned in connection with Bulli Ambulance Ball, announced for next Tuesday week…

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Berry A. and H. Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1933 · page 4

The regular meeting of the above Society was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday morning last. The president (Mr. Jno. Robertson)…

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