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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

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Carnival Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 January 1937 · page 1

Taking advantage of the holiday week-end the Surf Club also held a dance in the Agricultural Hall on Saturday night, January 2nd, and again…

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Surf Club Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 3

Kiama Surf Club are holding their annual carnival on Saturday next, 16th January, and it is expected that large entries will be received from the teams…

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The Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 January 1937 · page 2

At the meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Society on Friday, practically the only business transacted was in connection with the show…

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Surf Carnival and Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 January 1937 · page 2

The annual carnival and dance of the Kiama Surf Club will be held on Saturday afternoon and night. The carnival promises to be a great success, and…

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 16

Entries are coming in well and the 1937 show promises to be one of the best. Additional ground space has been…

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Dapto Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 5

Over 40 horses and jumpers and 79 trotters have been entered for the Dapto Show, which commenced to-day. Several new exhibitors are included…

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Kiama Surf Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 3

"It's going to rain on Saturday" remarked a person during the week. When asked their reason for making this statement the following answer…

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Dapto Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 2

Record entries were received for the trotting and other ring events at the Dapto Show, which commenced yesterday and will be continued to-day…

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Dapto Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 3

The Dapto Show, the first on the Coast this year, was held on Friday and Saturday last, and was a very successful exhibition…

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The Royal Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 2

In revising the agricultural section at the Sydney Royal Show this year the additional prize money and organising expenses amountig to £1200 and £270…

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Kiama Surf Carnival. a Great Success

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 3

Notwithstanding the thunderstorm that broke over Kiama on Saturday afternoon the Surf Club's carnival was an unqualified success. Since the club…

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Wollongong Show Big Attractions Abdulla Family at the Show Lifts 30lb with Eyelashes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 9

During his recent tour of India in search of wild animals for his circus acts, Mr. David. T. Mekin, showman and wild animal trainer, was greatly…

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Wollongong Show Opens on Thursday Next

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 17

The committee is sparing no expense and effort to make the 1937 show an outstanding one. Arrangements have now been made…

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Dapto Show. Good Attendances Excellent Displays

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 12

The Eightieth Annual Show of the Dapto A. & H. Society was held last Friday and Saturday. The weather on the first day was ideal. Despite the drought conditions which prevailed until towards the end of last year, entries in the main were very good and the exhibits of a…

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Wollongong Show £100 Prize for Jumpers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 5

The present indications are that the Wollongong Show on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, January 28, 29 and 30, will attract a very…

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Royal Easter Show 1937 Prize Schedule, £17,000

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 1

In compiling the schedule for the 1987 Royal Easter Show which will be held from 22nd to 31st March next the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W…

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Wollongong Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 2

The Wollongong Show commences to-morrow (Thursday) and will be officially opened on Friday by Sir George Fuller, the show continuing on…

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Show Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 6

Entries in the ring events this year are a record for the Wollongong show, and are believed to be something of a record for any country show. Horses…

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300,000 Visit New York Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 6

Record figures are reported for public attendance, at the New York Motor Show last November, 300.000 people are estimated to have visited this annual…

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Many Wonders and Novelties At The Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 3

This week-end citizens of Wollongong will have the opportunity of seeing some of the world's best attractions, which will be on view at the…

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