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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

146 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 8

Carnival Dance and Euchre

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

A very successful carnival dance and euchre party was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday evening, in aid of the funds of the Institute. There was…

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Show Dates. Agricultural Committee Debate

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

The Kiama Agricultural Society spent a considerable time on Friday night debating a possible alteration of the date of the show, but no conclusion was…

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Dapto Doings Dapto A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the Committee was held on Monday night. Mr. J. Stevenson (President) occupied the chair…

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Show Dates

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

At the recent meeting of the South Coast and Tablelands Agricultural Societies' Union held at Moss Vale, a letter was received from the Kangaroo…

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Selling Land. Agricultural Society's Move

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 July 1936 · page 3

At the special meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Society on Friday night last, Mr. T. B. Brown pursuant to notice moved "that the committee…

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Show Dates. A. and H. Society's Decision Kiama Leaves Anniversary Day

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 July 1936 · page 2

For the first time in half a century the Kiama Show will not be held on Anniversary Day in 1937, the dates will be Friday and Saturday, January 8th…

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Rain Insurance. for Show Societies

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 July 1936 · page 2

At the meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Society on Friday night, the following letter was read regarding the important matter of rain insurance:—…

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Show Dates. A.& H. Society's Decision Kiama Leaves Anniversary Day

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 5

For the first time in half a century the Kiama Show will nut be held on Anniversary Day in 1937, the dates will be Friday and Saturday…

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Show Abandoned By Wollongong Horticultural Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 August 1936 · page 1

For about 30 years the Wollongong Horticultural Society has conducted a Spring flower show, and during the war period helped…

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Turf Custos at a Disadvantage with N.Z. Jockey Who Did Not Know Track But Might Show to Full Advantage Only When He Races Over a Bit of Distance. The Weight for Age Cracks in Action Next

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 2

Saturday's Caper Solander Handicap at Rosebery couldn't be regarded as a fair test of the Derby candidate from N.Z., Custos, ridden by A. E. Ellis, who…

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Brisbane Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1936 · page 4

The Brisbane Show this year was again notable, for its wonderful display of Illawarra cattle, which were judged by Mr. Harry Warden, of Milton, who…

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Returned Soldiers and Show Secretary's Job

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 September 1936 · page 4

A letter from the Returned Soldiers Employment Board relative to the appointment of its secretary, was before the recent meeting of the Berrima…

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Show Societies Meeting of Union

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 9

A meeting of the South Coast and Tablelands Union was held at Dapto last Saturday, Mr. J. Stevenson, president of the Dapto Society…

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Daffodil & Sweet Pea Show at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 9

Wednesday was an ideal day for the fifteenth annual Daffodil and Sweet Pea Show and Sale of Work, which was organised by the members of St…

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Union of Show Societies S.c. & T. Delagates Meet New System for Trotting Control

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 3

Further steps were taken in connection with the appointment of a stipendiary steward to supervise trotting at each of the 14 shows in…

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"A Fair Proposition" Council and Quarries

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1936 · page 3

At the Kiama Council meeting on Wednesday night, the Mayor reported having interviewed the secretary and manager of Quarries, Ltd., regarding…

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Kiama Scotch Fair a Great Success. Proceeds Exceed £58

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1936 · page 2

The annual Fair in aid of the funds of the Kiama Presbyterian Church eventuated in the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday last, being fortunate in having…

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W'gong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 17

Mr. A. O. MacGillycuddy, secretary of Wollongong Show Society, asks us to contradict the rumour going the rounds that the annual…

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Masked Carnival Woonona Rechabite Event

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 4

Mr. E. E. Clarke, who is Superintendent of the Juvenile Rechabite Lodge at Woonona, launched a movement by which the young members of…

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Woonona Infants' Mothers' Club Third Annual Doll Show and Bazaar

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 15

Woonona Mothers Club held the annual show on Saturday last. Mrs. R. E. Southall, president, welcomed a very large assemblage; she also…

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