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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1933

171 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 9

Show Opening. Governor Cannot Attend

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 October 1933 · page 2

The secretary of the Kiama Agricultural Society has received the following letter from Brig General A. T. Anderson, (Sir Philip Game):—"I am directed to…

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Big Flower Show and Exhibition of Work

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 October 1933 · page 13

So as to adequately house its big display of flowers, vegetables, cooking, needlework and show exhibits, the Wollongong Horticultural…

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Exhibition of Handiwork

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 October 1933 · page 5

At the forthcoming Spring Show of the Wollongong Horticultural Show, in the Glebe Theatre, on October 20th, there will be an exhibition of…

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St. Paul's Spring Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 October 1933 · page 6

The writer has to hand a schedule of prizes for the above show which contains 18 classes in the Flower Section, 18 classes in the Vegetable…

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Big Flower Show and Display of Cookery, etc

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 October 1933 · page 9

At the Globe Theatre, Church, Street, Wollongong, on October 20th (Friday), the big flower and vegetable show of the Wollongong Horticultural Society…

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Shellharbour Flower Show Very Successful Function

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 October 1933 · page 2

The Annual Flower Show and Fair in aid of the funds of St. Paul's Church of England, Shellharbour, had a special objective this year, as the beautiful little Church has recently had a new roof and a drive was made to reduce the debt. Receipts so far amount…

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Show Dates

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 October 1933 · page 3

At the meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Society on Friday night, the president (Mr. R. J. Wilson) reported on various matters in connection with…

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Salvation Army. Rose Fair at Woonona

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 October 1933 · page 9

The Woonona Corps of the Salvation Army held their Rose Fair last Saturday and Monday, Oct. 14th and 16th, which was well attended. The Army…

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Show at Thirroul Flowers and Sale of Work Very Well Attended

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 October 1933 · page 5

The Annual Flower Show and Sale of Work associated with the Church of England at Thirroul was held yesterday…

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Annual Show Wollongong Horticultural Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 October 1933 · page 3

The twenty-third Annual Show of the Wollongong Horticultural Society was held in the Globe Theatre on Friday afternoon and night, and was…

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Congregational Rose Show at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 October 1933 · page 11

The thirty-first Annual Rose Show and Industrial Exhibition of the Congregational Church, Wollongong, was held in the Town Hall Annex…

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Kiama Horticultural Society Stages a Success. Magnificent Exhibition of Flowers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 October 1933 · page 2

The Spring Flower Show of the Kiama Horticultural Society, held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday afternoon and evening, was a splendid exhibition in which Roses and Carnations were especially conspicuous and the beautiful display earned high praises…

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Presbyterian Event Flower Show and Fair. Function at Woonona

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 November 1933 · page 2

The annual Flower Show and Fair in connection with the Presbyterian Church at Woonona eventuated last Saturday…

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Spring Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 November 1933 · page 8

St. Paul's Ladies Guild held their second annual Spring Flower Show last Saturday at Scarborough. The function was a great success in every way…

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A Tip to Show Societies

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 November 1933 · page 2

The West Wyalong Show Society expects that a profit of £500 will be cleared on its year's operations. That Society has a unique method of…

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Albion Park Agricultural Bureau First Annual Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 November 1933 · page 10

The Albion Park Agricultural Bureau has been in existence for many years, but has restricted its activities tO the purchase Of seed, etc., in bulk…

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A. and H. Society

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

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

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School of Arts Flower Show

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

The first annual flower show under the auspices of the local School of Arts was held on Wednesday last. There was a wonderful display of…

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Col. Bruxner. to Open Kiama Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 November 1933 · page 2

Word has been received by the secretary of the Kiama Agricultural Society that Col., the Hon. M. F. Bruxner, Deputy Premier and Minister for…

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Kangaroo Valley Show

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

Mr. Arthur Cochrane, at a recent meeting of the Kangaroo Valley Agricultural Society committee, raised the question of the advisability of…

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