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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

141 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 8

Perth Royal Show. A.I.S. SPECTACULAR

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

Mr. Ted Seymour, who is on a holiday visit to Perth, has sent us a copy of the "West Australian" with a report of the recent Perth Coronation Royal…

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Congregational Rose Show Successful Function

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 7

Threatening weather prior to the days set down for the Thirty-fifth Congregational Rose Show, which was held in the Wollongong Town Hall…

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Flower Show Wollongong Horticultural Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 1

The 26th annual flower show under the auspices of the Wollongong Horticultural Society was held in the Agricultural Hall on Friday night. The…

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A "Fair Cow"

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 October 1937 · page 2

It seems a Gilbertian paradox that a man could prosecute himself for not giving, his own cow enough food to sustain it, Yet this is the position in which…

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Fair and Sale of Work at Jamberoo. Successful Function

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 October 1937 · page 2

Brilliant weather signalised the annual Fair and Sale of Work in aid of the funds of the Jamberoo Church of England, which was hold in the School of Arts on Thursday last, The hall was again transformed and looked delightful, with a wonderful display of…

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Two Good Ambassadors. Royal Show Reports

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 October 1937 · page 3

At the meeting of the Australian Illawarra Shorthorn Society in Kiama on Tuesday last, interesting reports were furnished by two members of tile Royal…

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Flower Show And Sale of Work Dapto Function

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 7

The annual flower show and sale of work in connection with the Dapto C. of E., was held in the Agricultural Hall on Tuesday afternoon and night…

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Gerringong Flower Show. 21st Year a Record Exhibition. Wonderful Display of Flowers and Vegetables

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 October 1937 · page 2

In splte of weather conditions, both before and on the day of the function, the Gerringong Horticultural Society's 21st Annual Spring Show, held in the School of Arts on Wednesday, was a record, with the best display of flowers, vegetables and cookery In the his'ory of…

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"At all Costs". Show to Go On

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 November 1937 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Shoalhaven Agricultural Society, the acceptance was received from the Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. Spooner)…

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Commemorative Show Cards

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 November 1937 · page 2

As the result of a grant from Australia's 150th Anniversary Celebrations Councils, all Pastoral and Agricultural Associations of the State will be…

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Illawarras Head Entries at Alstonville Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 November 1937 · page 1

General entries at the Alstonville Agricultural Society's 40th annual show were several hundreds in excess, of last year's total…

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Wollongong Show Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 November 1937 · page 9

Those present at the monthly meeting were Messrs A. Lee (presiding) G. Pye, W. R. Dawson, E. A. Lindsay, E. P. Benson, O. J. Lulham, J…

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Spring Fair Woonona Church of England ABOUT £65 RAISED

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 November 1937 · page 7

Usually a popular event, the Spring." Fair, in aid of St. Paul's Church of England, was this year much more successful than for some time past…

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Flower Show Thirroul Methodist Event a Splenddid Success

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 November 1937 · page 9

Last year the Ladies' Church Aid associated with the Methodist Church at Thirroul initiated an annual flower show and the result was most…

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Kiama Show Official Opening

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 November 1937 · page 2

Mr. Somerville, secretary of the Kiama Agricultural Society, has received the following letter from the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons):…

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A Bright Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 3

Patrons of the "Breezy Box Revue" at the Wollongong Town Hall Annex last Wednesday night, received more than their money's worth, as the…

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Technical College Wollongong Exhibition and Parade of Students Work

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 5

The problem of dress-cutting and making has ]ong since been solved at the Wollongong Technical College, thanks to the capable tuition…

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Kiama A. and H. Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 December 1937 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the above committee was held in the School of Arts on Friday night, with only a small attendance. The president (Mr. A. L…

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FETE & EXHIBITION Thirroul Public School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 December 1937 · page 4

Organised by the P. and C. Assn., a fete and exhibition of work was held in Thirroul S. of A. last Friday night. There were gaily decorated stalls…

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Albion Park A. and H. Society Monthly Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 December 1937 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above committee was held in the secretary's office on Friday night last. The president (Mr. J. C. Graham) was in the…

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