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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

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Boy Scouts Surf Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 1

To-day (Saturday) Port Kembla beach will be thronged with Cubs and Scouts eager to compete in the events arranged for them at the South Coast…

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Royal Sydney Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 4

Competition in the cattle sections at the forthcoming Sydney Royal Show promises to be exceptionally keen this year, Particularly is this the case with…

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Sidelights of Horticultural Show

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

On Tuesday, the evening of the Kiama Horticultural Autumn Flower Show was marred by showers just as the people would be thinking of…

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Exhibition Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 7

Favoured by glorious, sunshine (though on the warm side) and such capable demonstrators of the splendid old game, Wollongong really had a…

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Tennis Exhibition Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 6

Favored by glorious sunshine (though on the warm side) and such capable demonstrators of the splendid old game, Wollongong really had…

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Boy Scouts. Surf Carnival

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

The only Body Scouts Surf Carnival held in Australia was held for the 9th year in succession, at Port Kembla on Saturday last, 10th March…

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Baths Carnival

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 March 1934 · page 2

The Kiama Amateur Swimming Club purpose holding a swimming carnival at the baths on Easter Saturday when the Kiama Cinema Cup Will be…

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Nowra Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 4

The "Shoalhaven News" states: The Nowra Show stands at the head of all South Coast shows this year in regard to its gate takings. Also in…

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Firemen's Carnival at Newcastle

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 1

The "Newcastle Herald," in describing the Firemen's Carnival, stated:—The times registered in events generally, but particularly where water was…

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Maitland Show—great Success

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 13

Mr. Monte Brown, secretary of the Maitland Show, who is well known in this district, has received many congratulations upon the success of the…

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"Fibrolite" Fine Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 9

One of the most outstanding attractions at this year's Royal Easter Show will be the large and comprehensive exhibit of "Fibrolite"…

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Post Office at Royal Show. Telegram Boys to Patrol

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 10

Patrolling Telegraph Messengers will be a feature of the P.M.G's Department at the Royal Agricultural Show, Sydney, this year. These…

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Soccer Wallsend Show How to Play

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 10

Corrimal-Balgownie received practical instructions as to how the game should be played at the hands of Wallsend, triple champions of the…

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Swimming Carnival Off

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 April 1934 · page 3

The swimming carnival, which was to have been held Saturday in the continental baths, had to be abandoned on account of the heavy rain that fell…

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Agricultural Fair

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 April 1934 · page 2

It was reported by Mr. Boyd, secretary of the Kiama A. and H. Society's Fair, at the meeting of the committee on Friday night, that the function will…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Society was held in the Agricultural Hall, of, Monday night. The president, Mr. L. Evans occupied the chair…

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Tooth & Co. Ltd. Kent & Waverley Breweries Sydney. Exhibit at R.a.s. Easter Show 1934

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 2

The working models displayed in Tooth's exhibit illustrated how Beer is made. The glass vessels used in the exhibit were the largest which have…

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Tooth and Co., Ltd. Kent and Waverley Breweries, Sydney. Exhibit at the R.A.S. Easter Show, 1934

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 4

The working models displayed in Tooth's exhibit illustrated how Beer is made. The glass vessels used in the exhibit were the largest which…

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Agricultural Fair

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 April 1934 · page 2

As will be seen by advertisement in this issue, the Kiama A. and H. Association's Fair eventuates in the pavilion on Tuesday afternoon and night…

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Postponed Fair

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 April 1934 · page 2

The Kiama Agricultural Association's Fair has been postponed until Thursday, April 26th originally fixed for yesterday, the bad weather conditions,…

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