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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

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Surf Carnival Postponed

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

The committee and members of the Kiama Surf Club were bitterly disappointed at the weather conditions that prevailed over the week-end which…

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Wollongong Show

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

Following the storm on Friday, which caused the abandoning of the cattle portion of the show, and also the official opening ceremony, which was to have…

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Nowra Show

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

The 59th annual exhibition of the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association gives promise of being the most successful function of its kind on the Coast. The…

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Nowra Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 3

The Annual Exhibition of the Shoal haven A. & H. Association, set down for Thursday, Friday and Saturday next, gives promise of comparing more…

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Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 8

The first combined Flower Show under the auspices of the Church of England at Bulli, and at Woonona is advertised to be held on 23rd and…

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Woonona Players' Club a Carnival Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 3

An attendance totalling about 110 couples accepted the invitation by Woonona Players' Club to join in a carnival night of dance and frivolity…

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A Woman's Fortitude at Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 8

People who frequent the shows have no idea, of the fortitude which has to be displayed by those associated with the sideshows, in…

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Show Booths. Amount of Drink Consumed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 2

The "Moss Vale Post" has comments to offer on the consumption of liquor at show booths:—What is £1 or £2 when you pass the…

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Wollongong Show. Saturday's Events. Large Crowd Present

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 2

Following Friday's deluge of rain, necessitating the abandonment of the second day events of the Wollongong Show, Saturday proved an ideal day…

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Berry Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 2

The 48th annual show at Berry commenced in beautiful show weather, and with a very good attendance. The official opening was performed by the…

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Berry Show 48th Annual Exhibition

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 2

Receipts in £142 at the gate exceeded those of last year. Cattle were in splendid condition and pavilion exhibits advertised the productiveness of the…

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The Royal Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 3

The Royal Easter Show in Sydney opens on March 26th, and continues until April 4th, for nine days and six night sessions. The total prize list is…

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Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 5

The South Coast Boy Scouts' Annual Surf Carnival will eventuate on Saturday, March 10th, starting at 2.10 p.m. This year the Carnival is being…

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Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 8

By advt. in this issue it will be noticed the Church of England at Built and at Woonona have combined' to conduct an attractive Flower Show, to…

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Berry Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 10

At the Berry Show, the hunting contest was won by E. Nelson's Warrior; G. Tratt's Never Miss won the Berry Trot; J. Chitticks' Grey Timothy won…

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Prince George and the Brisbane Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 9

A Brisbane correspondent writes:—The suggestion has been made that this year's Exhibition should be postponed, so that the date will…

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Governor to Open Show A.L.P. Branch Objects

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 9

A Newcastle telegram states:—Surprise was expressed by the Cessnock Show Committee yesterday that the Cessnock branch of the Labour party…

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Carnival Abandoned

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 2

At the Kiama Parents and Citizens Association annual meeting on Thursday day night a letter was received from the Kiama Surf Club, asking if the…

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Nowra Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 2

Although the weather was dull on Thursday, the first day's attendance at the Nowra Show was good. The cattle judging was the chief interest of [?]…

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Royal Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 6

Prospects for the forthcoming Royal Show were never so bright Entries in all sections are pouring into the office, and indications are…

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