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Shows & fairs, 1938

179 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 9

Rodeo Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 January 1938 · page 2

Thorpe McConville's Rodeo Show played to a large crowd in their huge marquee at Central Park last Friday night. A first-class entertainment was…

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Dapto Show. JANUARY 14th AND 15th

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 January 1938 · page 2

The Dapto Show, to be held this year on Friday and Saturday, January 14th and 15th, promises to be bigger and better than ever. Several new teams…

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1938 R.A.S. Show Schedule Further Review

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 January 1938 · page 4

Extensive revision has been made to the agricultural section, particularly in relation to wheat, oats, and vegetable classes and the points for the…

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The Dapto Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 2

The Dapto Show, which this year will be held on Friday and Saturday, January 14th and 15th, promises to be an outstanding success. The official…

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Kiama Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 2

The committee of the Kiama Agricultural Society met in the School of Arts on Friday night, and the business was chiefly in connection with the finalising…

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Show Judges. Another Plea for Departmental Experts. Minister's Refusal

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 2

A letter from the Central Executive of the Primary Producers' Union, read at the quarterly meeting of the Raleigh District Council, set out the decision of…

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Dapto Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 1

The Dapto Show opens to-day. The official opening was by Mr. Nesbitt, Chairman of the Milk Board, who was accompanied by the other member's of…

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Albion Park Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 9

The annual show of the Albion Park A.H. & I. Association will be held next Friday and Saturday. The picnic atmosphere of this annual function…

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No Clashing Of Bridge Opening and Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 11

On Wednesday, at the Shire Office, Port Kembla, a conference took place between representatives of the Illawarra and South Coast 150th…

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150th Anniversary Celebrations at Wollongong Bridge Opening Likely to Clash with Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 3

A meeting of the Wollongong 150th Anniversary Celebrations Committee was held at the Tourist Office, Wollongong, on Monday night…

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Albion Park Show. Next Friday and

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 January 1938 · page 2

The Albion Park Show wll be held on Friday and Saturday next, to be officially opened by Mr. W. Davies, M. L.A., on Friday. Everything points to a greatly…

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Bowls Australian Carnival Coast Fours Perform Well

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 12

The Australian bowls championship carnival-to embrace fours, pairs, singles competitions—after which representatives of Australia in the…

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Dapto Show. Successful Event Excellent Horse Entries

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 4

The Annual Exhibition of the Dapto A. & H. Society was held last Friday and Saturday under ideal weather conditions. There was a substantial increase in the entries for ring events, consequently most of the classes had keen competition…

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Albion Park Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 2

The Albion Park Show was officially opened yesterday by Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A. There was a good attendance and the weather was fine, with a cool…

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Kiama Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 1

The Kiama Show eventuates on Friday and Saturday next, and the secretary (Mr. G. A. Somerville) reports good entries in all sections. Especially in…

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Albion Park Jubilee Show. Second Day Marred by Rain. Good Ring Events

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 2

The Jubilee Show of the Albion Park Agricultural Society was held on Friday and Saturday last. The returning popularity of the horse was reflected in the splendid programme of ring events, Considering the recent weather conditions, the pavilion exhibits were…

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Bulli Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 13

The carnival in conjunction with Sesqui Centenary Celebrations organised by a combined committee from Bulli Hospital Ladies' Auxiliary…

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Albion Park Jubilee Show 1888—1938

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 17

The Society's annual show was held last Friday and Saturday. It was a good exhibition but Saturday's attendance was marred by the rain…

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The Doodle-bugs Speed Carnival at Bode's Oval on

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 8

Midget cars, or "doodle-bugs" as they are called in America, will make their first appearance in Wollongong this Sunday, January 30, at Bode's Oval…

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Kiama Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 2

The Kiama A. & H. Association was favoured with ideal weather conditions for the opening of their show, which, took place yesterday. Brilliant sunshine,…

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