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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1933

171 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 9

A. and H. Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 August 1933 · page 2

A meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Society was called for Friday night last, but was adjourned after resolutions of condolence had been carried, with the…

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Kiama Horticultural Society. Exhibition on September 5th

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 August 1933 · page 3

Apart from the impetus to things horticultural to be given by the annual show, the newly reconstructed Society is aiming at a praiseworthy object in…

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Scots Fair

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 August 1933 · page 2

A reminder is given of the Scots Church Fair, in the Oddfellows Hall on Tuesday afternoon and evening next. There will be prettily decorated stalls…

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Turf Tops on Top. Spring Carnival Horses. That Are in Limelight

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 1

Topical's Warwick victory makes him look a great Metrop. proposition. He should hold his form another live weeks, because he is not yet near his…

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Scots Fair Successful Function

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

On Tuesday afternoon the newly decorated Oddfellows' Hall provided an effective setting for pretty stalls of the Scots Church Fair, which, for the hard…

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Soccer Splendid Exhibition at Balgownie

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 5

Only a very small crowd turned out to witness Balgownie and Corrimal fight out the issue in the Sydney one round competition. The game was…

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Berry Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1933 · page 4

The regular monthly meeting of the committee of the, above was held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday morning last. There was a good…

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Kiama Horticultural Society. Flower Exhibition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1933 · page 2

The beauty of the display on Tubes day afternoon and evening attracted many flower lovers to enjoy it in the School of Arts, Kiama, the lecture room…

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Sweet Pea, Daffodil Show and Sale of Work

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 September 1933 · page 8

Seldom has the St. Michael's Hall, Wollongong, looked as charming as it did on Wednesday afternoon, for the opening of the Annual Daffodil and…

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Flower Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 September 1933 · page 2

The big event next week for all flower growers and those interested in horticulture will be the Methodist Spring Flower Show, to be held in the…

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Baby Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 September 1933 · page 2

Matron Ellis and Sister Pool, in conjunction with their staff, arranged a baby show, the success of which was reflected in the number of proud…

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Stage, Screen and Radio Nine Year Old Star. Coming in Y.A.L. SHOW

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 September 1933 · page 12

The versatility of little nine year old Billie Kerr as an entertainer has attracted the attention of theatrical men in big cities. He has acted in…

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Flower Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 September 1933 · page 2

As an added attraction to the Kiama Methodist Flower Show, which eventuates on Tuesday next, there will be a special radio announcer's competition…

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Methodist Flower Show a Huge Success. Wonderful Exhibition opened by Mrs. Stevens

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 September 1933 · page 2

The Kiama Methodist Flower Show was a great success with a fine display of beautiful blooms and also produce of every kind, splendid entries in every section. Performing the official, opening, Mrs. Stevens, wife of the Premier,…

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Tin Hare Racing License Chanted Fou Show-ground

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 September 1933 · page 5

The Wollongong Greyhound Racing Club was notified by the Chief Secretary's Department yesterday that the club had been granted a license to…

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Methodist Flower Show RECEIPTS £100

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 September 1933 · page 2

There was another large attendance at the evening session of the Kiama Methodist Flower Show and Fete on Tuesday…

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Wollongong Horticultural Society Preparation for Big Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 October 1933 · page 10

A well attended meeting of the Wollongong Horticultural Society was held at the Globe Theatre on Tuesday night, Mr. H. F. Bate presiding…

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Wollongong Horticultural Society Prepartions for Big Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 October 1933 · page 12

A well-attended meeting of the Wollongong Horticultural Society was held at the Globe Theatre, on Tuesday night, Mr. H. F. Bate…

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Successful Flower Show at Jamberoo Proceeds £80

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1933 · page 2

The annual Flower Show and Fair in aid of the funds of the Church of the Resurrection, Jamberoo, realised £80, and was also a great social success. Performing the official opening, the Mayor (Aid. D. E. Weir) said the support accorded to the annual function…

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White Carnival Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 October 1933 · page 3

The most successful dance yet held in the recently re-opened Oddfellows' Hall eventuated on Saturday night last when Mr. J. Atchison held his White…

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