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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

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Berry Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the above Society was held on Wednesday morning last. There was a good attendance of members and the president…

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Agricultural Fair

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 2

A reminder is given to those ready to interest themselves in the coming fair to assist the funds' of the Kiama Agricultural Society, that a meeting will…

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Dapto Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 3

The Dapto Show was held on Friday and Saturday last, the weather conditions being showery, but much better than in other centres furthers down the…

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Albion Park Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 2

Preparations are well in hand for the Albion Park Show which eventuates on Friday and Saturday, January 19th and 20th. The increased entries in the…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 3

Mr. V. Stumbles, secretary of the Wollongong A.H. & I. Association, has asked us to appeal to all intending competitors at the forthcoming show…

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Boy Scouts Gala Carnival at Bundanoon

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 13

Bundanoon was "en fete" on Thursday, 4th January, for the opening of the Gala Carnival in aid of the Bundanoon Boy Scouts' Hut fund…

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DAPTO A. & H. SOCIETY 77th Annual Show Spoilt by Rain

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 9

The 77th Annual Show of the Dapto A. & H. Society opened last Friday in very sultry weather, occasional showers falling during the afternoon…

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Royal Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 2

The Royal Agricultural Society has now prepared their schedule for the forthcoming Sydney Show, from March 26th to April 4th. The breeds of dairy…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Conservation of Fodder

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 2

Country agricultural societies throughout new South Wales are responding remarkably well to the "Royal's" appeal that they should conduct…

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Show Success

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 3

At the Dapto Show, the first of the season on the Coast, Mr. Theo. Grey, the well-known Jersey breeder, of Albion Park, scored a phenomenal…

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Albion Park Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 2

A phenomenal entry has been received for the Albion Park Show this year, and the president (Mr. C. R. Dunster) with his committee, are busy men this…

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DAPTO A. and H. SOCIETY

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 6

The meeting of the committee was held on Friday evening at 8 p.m. The president, Mr. L. Evans, presided. A vote of sympathy with the…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 3

The Wollongong Show takes place in a fortnight's time. Intending exhibitions are requested to send along their entries as early as possible. The…

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Wollongong Show Day

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 8

On Friday, 2nd February, the Wollongong post office will be open from 9 a.m. to noon for all classes of business. The early morning mails will be…

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Royal Easter Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 2

The prize schedule of the forthcoming Royal Easter Show which will be held from the 26th March to 4th April (nine day and six night…

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Royal Easter Show—1934

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 2

The prize schedule of the forthcoming Royal Easter Show, which will be held from the 26th March to 4th April (nine day and six night sessions), has…

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Stocking Udders of Show Cows

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 12

Speaking at the Berry Agricultural Society meeting, Mr. Waller uttered a plea against what he described as the cruel practice of "stocking up" the…

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Premier's Visit. to Albion Park Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 2

The Albion Park Show, which opened yesterday in beautiful show weather, received a visit from the Premier (Mr. B. S. B. Stevens), and Mr. Hugh Main,…

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Albion Park Show 46th Exhibition Unexcelled in Its History

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 2

The weather gave two splendid days, following a phenomenal season, with cattle in magnificent condition, draught stock outstanding, and pavilion exhibits in unexcelled quality, covering the annual fixtures of almost half a century…

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Kiama Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 3

Everything points to the forthcoming Kiama Show on Friday and Saturday next as being one of the best for some years. Entries have been Coming in…

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