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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

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Sidelights on the Show

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

During the speech making at the luncheon a touching and worthy tribute was paid by the president of the Albion Park Agricultural Society (Mr. C. R…

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Albion Park Annual Show Splendid Exhibition Large Attendances

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 2

The 46th Annual Show of the Albion Park A.H. & I. Association, commenced last Friday in perfect weather. Splendid entries were received in all classes and the attendance for the opening day was the best experienced for many years…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 7

THE G.A. SUPPLY CO'S. Tent on the Wollongong Showground will be the centre of attraction, as samples will be distributed, consisting of well…

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Wollongong Show. Record Crowds Anticipated

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 3

On visiting the office of Mr. Viv. Stumbles, secretary of the Wollongong Show, yesterday, we found him busy with his assistant in recording entries…

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Cole's Comedy Company Annual Show Season

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 13

With the near approach of Wollongong Show, comes the welcome announcement that Cole's Comedy Coy are to erect their own palatial…

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District News. Albion Park Visitors to Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 4

Amongst those present at the Albion, Park Show was a representative of the well known and old time family in the person of Mr. Alfred Piper, son…

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Cole's Comedy Co. Wollongong Show Week Attraction

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 3

Well-known throughout Australia for the high standard of their entertainments, and with a host of friends in Wollongong and district, Cole's…

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Woonona Bureau 14th EXHIBITION The District's Attractive Event Held Last Friday and

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 5

The premier event of the Woonona-Bulli district—the annual exhibition by Woonona and District Agricultural Bureau—maintained that reputation by the attractive display presented in the Princess Theatre last Friday and Saturday (afternoon and evening)…

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The Kiama Show 85th YEAR Magnificent Display. Gate Receipts £125

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 January 1934 · page 2

The 85th Show of the kiama Agricultural Society opened auspiciously yesterday (Australia Day, 1934) with fine cool weather conditions. In addition to the usual wonderful exhibition of the famous Illawarra cattle, the pavilion display was the best seen for many years, the bounteous season being reflected…

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Surf Club Carnival

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 1

On Saturday next, the Kiama Surf Club's annual carnival will take place and provided the weather is propitious should be an excellent function. Teams…

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Royal Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 6

A Junior Farmers' Section has been added to the programme for the next Royal Show, to be open to members of Junior Farmers' Clubs. Each…

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Kiama Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 16
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Exhibitors from this end of the district did particularly well at Kiania Show. R. J. O'Donnell almost scooped the…

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The Show Ring Events Abandoned

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 12

All Ring Events abandoned at the Show To-day (Friday)…

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Attractive Exhibits Motors at Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 4

Much interest is being taken in the motor exhibits at the Wollongong Show, and persons interested in motors, whether they are purchasers or…

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Wollongong Show. (Continued from another page). NEEDLEWORK

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 4

Stewardesses: Mesdames W. A. Lang, J. Dean, W. C. Fitzpatrick, C. McCloy, and Miss Jean Lang. School Exhibits, Plain Sewing Open…

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Wollongong Show Second Day Spoilt by Rain. Large Entries

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 5

Yesterday everything pointed to the Wollongong Show being a huge success. The entries arc large, and arrangements had been made to provide patrons with many attractions. Rain set in last night and spoilt the second day. Given a fine day to-morrow there should be a record…

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Turf Pike's Perfect Pose. Veteran's Four Winners From Five Mounts. Champions sind Autumn Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 6

Pike rode three winners from three mounts at Canterbury on Saturday ... this makes four wins from five rides since resuming after his…

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Wollongong Show. Disappointing Day

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 3

All members of the Agricultural Societies this way express their sympathy with then sister Society at Wollongong with the great disappointment and…

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A. and H. Fair

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 2

On Friday night next, the ladies interested in the coming Kiama Agricultural Society's Fair will meet to discuss stall arrangements at 7.30 p.m.,…

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