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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

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Dapto Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 7

The secretary writes that the Show this year promises to be a very great success. In the ring events there will be…

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Dapto Show January 10th and 11th

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 7

The forthcoming Dapto Show promises to be one of the best ever held under the auspices of the society. In the ring events there will be very good…

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Kiama Surf Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 2

The annual carnival of the Kiama Surf Club eventuates to-day (Saturday) on the beach, when a good programme of events have been schedules…

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Surf Carnival

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 January 1936 · page 2

Running true to tradition, the Kiama Surf Club's carnival brought the rain on Saturday afternoon last. Ever since the club was re-formed some six…

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 3

Wollongong Show — The big event of the Coast—opens at Wollongong Showground, on Thursday, Jan. 30th, and…

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Dapto Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 10

The trotting events are a very, big attraction at the Dapto Show which commenced. to-day The following are the handlcaps for the various trots…

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Australia's Automobiles. Sales of New Vehicles Show Big Increase.but Obsolesence Increases

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 8

The latest statistics covering the automobile position in Australia at the end of the last fiscal year, show that at June 30th, 1935, the Commonwealth…

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Berry A. and H. Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 4

A meeting of the above committee was held on Wednesday, and in the al sence of the president (Mr. J. R. Shepherd) Mr. S. N. Sharpe occupied…

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Hospital Flower Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 3

A well attended meeting was held on Thursday afternoon in the Council Chambers to discuss arrangements for the Kiama District Hospital…

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Dapto Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 2

The Dapto Show was held on Friday and Saturday last, the enjoyment of the event being somewhat spoiled by showery weather on both days…

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Illawarra Branch Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 6

To-morrow afternoon, Thirroul Beach will be the venue of the combined carnival. Record entries have been received from all metropolitan…

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The Illawarra Branch Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 9

Tomorrow afternoon Thirroul beach will be the venue of the combined carnival. Record entries have been received from all metropolitan clubs, and…

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W'gong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 16

Don't forget that Wollongong Show—the Big event of the Coast—opens on the Showground on Thursday Jan. 30th, and will…

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Dapto Show Reduced Gate Takings

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 5

The Dapto Show, which was held last Friday and Saturday, did not attract the same numbers as last year, although there was a decided…

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Dapto Show. Increased Exhibits. Improved Attendance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 2

The 7th Annual Show of the Dupto A. & H. Society was held last Friday and Saturday, and the exhibits surpassed. those of previous years in number. Taken all round, the show was the most successfull in the last five years…

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Ambulance Fair

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 2

The Kiama Ambulance Ladies' Auxliary held a meeting at the Station on Tuesday night and prepared a schedule or their Fair in aid of the funds,…

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Albion Park Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 2

In spite of adverse weather conditions, practically raining all the time, there was a fairy good attendance at the Albion Park Show, which was…

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The Kiama Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 2

The Kiama Show eventuates on Saturday and Monday next, the official opening to be performed on the first day by Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A. Good…

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Albion Park Show. Splendid Exhibition Rain Mars First Day

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 8

Although Rain marred the opening day of the 48th Annual Show of the Albion Park A.H. & I. Association last Friday, Saturday dawned bright and sunny and the exhibition enjoyed one of the largest crowds seen on the Showground for some years…

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W'gong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 17

Don't forget that Wollongong Show opens next Thursday. This is the big event of the Coast and the new secretary, Mr. A. O. MacGillycuddy is…

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