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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

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Smart Frocks at the Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 5

There was some smart frocking in evidence at the Wollongong Show yesterday and today. Very good taste was characteristic of the majority…

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Mystery Acts And Clever Animals at the Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 14

One of the feature attractions at the Wollongong Show is undoubtedly that of Rayman Bey, the miracle man from Cairo, together with Foster's…

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Baths Improvement. Carnival Suggestion

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 2

At the Council meeting on Wednesday night Ald. Tully suggested that at Christmas and, other holiday times swimming carnivals should be held in…

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Kiama Show. Payment of Prize Money Postponed

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 3

A good deal of discussion took place at the committee meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Association on Friday night on the question of paying the prize…

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Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 9

In the afternoon the big surf carnival will be held on the South Wollongong beach. The programme arranged provides…

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Mystery Night Carnival Spirit

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 14

Lower Crown-street, Wollongong, was the stage for the "mystery night" in connection with the 150th Anniversary Celebrations, on Wednesday night. At…

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Big Surf Carnival To-morrow, at South Beach

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 8

To-morrow the Illawarra Branch Surf Life Saving Association will stage one of the biggest surf carnivals ever held on the South Coast…

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Big Surf Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 March 1938 · page 2

To-day (Saturday) at Wollongong the stage is set for the biggest Surf Carnival ever hold on the South Coast. Extraordinary entries have been received…

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Good News. for Kiama Show Exhibitors

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 2

In view of the disquieting impression gained from the last meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Society that the prize money gained at the recent show…

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Jamberoo Junior Farmers' Show Another Big Success. Wonderful Display of Exhibits

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 2

With new records established in every section, and also in attendance, the annual show of the Jamberoo Junior Farmers', Club which was held on Saturday fast, was a function of which everyone concerned may well proud. Staged in the delightful…

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Street Carnival Great Success

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 4

Forming part of the 150th Anniversary Celebrations, the carnival organised by the Wollongong Traders' Assn., in conjunction with representatives of…

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Surf Carnival On Wollongong Beach

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 4

The 16th annual surf carnival under the auspices of the Illawarra Branch of the Surf Life Saving Association of Australia was held this year as…

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Big Surf Carnival at South Beach

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 4

The 16th. annual carnival under the auspices of the Illawarra Branch Surf Life-Saving Association, held at South Beach on Saturday, attracted…

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Street Carnival MR. F. Lowden Wins "Ugly Man" Competition

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 21

Members of the Commercial Travellers Association have a creditable record of achievement in promoting carnivals in aid of charity, and the…

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Gerringong Junior Farmers' Show. To-day (Saturday)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 2

Given fine weather, the Gerringong Junior Farmers' Club Show, which' eventuates to-day (Saturday) is likely to equal, if not eclipse, the success of…

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Show Competitions

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 3

A weight guessing of the fat sheep competition was held in connection with the Gerringong Junior Farmers' Club Show on Saturday, The correct…

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An Unexpected Prize. at Gerringong Junior Farmers' Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 2

At the Gerringong Junior Farmers' Show last Saturday None Sharpe received an unexpected prize in the shape of a kiss from Sir Archibald Howle,…

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Woonona Club a Mock Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 6

Owing to inclement weather, the mock carnival last Sunday was not the success which it was anticipated it would be, but the club appreciates the…

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Royal Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 2

Never before has there been such a comprehensive display of light horses and ponies at an Australian agricultural exhibition as will be seen at the…

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Albion Park. Agricultural Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 2

The first meeting of the new committee of the Albion Park A. and H. Society was held in the secretary's office. The principal business was the election…

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