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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

179 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 9

1939 Show Abandoned Kiama Society's Decision

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 7

Following on the recent disastrous five which completely destroyed the Kiama Show pavilion the committee has decided to abandon the 1939…

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Bowls Pennant Season Commenced Last Saturday Corrimal and Woonona Show Out

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 2

Pennant play is the "cream of bowls," in which the social side, is not overlooked but keenness naturally predominates, players recognising the…

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Dapto Show Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 September 1938 · page 2

The Dapto Show Ball eventuated on Tuesday night in the Agricultural Hall and was an outstanding success, being attended by a big gathering of local…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 3

The annual Flower Show and Fete of the Methodist Church will be held on Tuesday afternoon and evening of September 27th, in the Kiama Cinema…

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Agricultural Society and Council Confer. on Building of New Pavilion. Society to Hand Over All Assets and Liabilities

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 3

A special meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Association was held in the School of Arts on Friday night last to consider the proposals…

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Old Gold Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 8

One of the most successful Fairs held in the Wollongong Salvation Army Citadel was brought to a close on Monday night. A. splendid crowd…

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St. Augustine's Spring Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 19

The annual event was held in the Parish Hall, Bulh, on Saturday last and proved a great success. Attendances was one of the largest…

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Salvation Army Old Gold Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 6

One of the most successful Pairs held in the Salvation Army Citadel was brought to a close on Monday night…

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W'gong Show Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 15

At a meeting of the committee on Wednesday night, the horse Stewards were constructed to bring in a programme for the Monday night…

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Kiama A. and H. Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 2

A dance in aid of the Kiama Agricultural Society was held in the Oddellows' Hall on Tuesday night, the attendance being smeller than was…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 September 1938 · page 3

The Methodist Church Flower Shown and Fe[?] will be held in the Antrim Theatre on Tuesday next, September 27th, at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Bate, of Tilba…

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A Milking Record. at Singleton Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 September 1938 · page 2

At the recent Singleton Show the Fr[?]esian cow, "Wyoming Betty Echo", owned by Mr. Mat Shearer, broke the ground record by giving 54 lbs, milk…

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Fair Rents Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 6

The Australian Labor Party, Sydney, asked Council to follow the lead of Balmain Council and carry a resolution demanding that the Government…

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Canine Fanciers' Show at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 2

The first two-point championship show of the Wollongong Canine Fanciers' Club was held on the Wollongong Showground on Saturday, and…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 September 1938 · page 2

On Tuesday next, the Methodist Flower Show and Fate will be held in the Kiama Cinema the opening function taking place at 3 o'clock. the…

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Flower Show Methodist Function a Great Success. Full List of Awards

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 September 1938 · page 2

The Kiama Methodist Flower Show was held in the Antrim Theatre yesterday afternoon, being a distinct social success. The Show was officially…

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Methodist Flower Show. a Great Success

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 October 1938 · page 2

The Kiama Methodist Flower Show, which was held in the Cinema Theatre on Tuesday, of which the awards, etc., were published in Wednesday's…

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Cattle Fair Mooted

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 October 1938 · page 3

Thu Southern Branch of the Australian Illawarra Shorthorn Society is considering the holding of a big cattle fair, at Kiama on 30th January next, on what…

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Albion Park Show Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 October 1938 · page 3

There was a large gathering of dancers at the Albion Park Agricultural Society's Show Ball on Wednesday night of last week, and it most…

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Rose Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 11

Attention is directed to an advertisement in this issue in reference to the Wollongong Congregational Rose Show, to be opened on Wednesday,…

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