Wollongong Show Second and Third Days
As mentioned in our last issue, the first day of the Wollongong Show was held under most unfavourable weather conditions, a thunderstorm in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shows & fairs, 1939
198 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 3 of 10
Dapto Show High Jump Record Broken
In perfect weather, and with a spectacular ring programme, the Dapto Show Society concluded the 50th Annual Show on Monday last, at the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Berry Show Keen Competition in the Cattle Sections Splendid Exhibition
The Berry Show commenced yesterday in ideal weather. There was 11 light shower early in the morning, but while the show was in progress conditions…
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Replying to a question by Ald. Batty at the Council meeting on Wednesday night, the Mayor said there was nothing definite to be reported yet regarding…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Kiama Surf Carnival. Next
The Annual Carnival of the Kiama surf Club will take place on Saturday next, and given fine weather, promises to be a most colourful parade. Entries…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Berry Show. a Great Success. Night Session Well Patronised
The Berry Show was continued on Saturday and this year there was the innovation of a night session, which proved a great success and attracted a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Berry Show Takings. Increase of Over £65 This Year
The committee of the Berry Agricultural Association have every reason to be pleased with the success of the show this year Competition in the cattle…
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The Scouts, Cubs and Rover Scouts of the district will meet at the Olympic Pool, Port Kembla on Saturday, February 25, for a swimming carnival…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Surf News Association Carnival Large Entries
There was a large crowd present at the North Bench, Wollongong, last Saturday, on the occasion of the 17th annual carnival of the Illawarra…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bulli Surf Carnival Five Teams in March Past
Contrary to the popular idea that postponed functions are doomed to failure, Bulli Surf Life Saving Club's annual carnival last Sunday was…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Kiama Surf Carnival
Stanwell Park, Austinmer, Bull, Corrimal, Coledale, Woonona, North Wollongong Wollongong land Kemblawarra Clubs have forwarded large entries to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Kiama Surf Carnival. Keen Competition
The Kiama Surf Club were favoured with ideal conditions for their carnival an Saturday afternoon. the sea was perfect, and a light breeze helped to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A.I.S. Awards at Nowra Show
Nowra Show, which was commenced last Thursday, proved a great success, and the gate takings for the first day showed an increase of £11 over those…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Juvenile Carnival
A large crowd witnessed a splendid display of surf life saving, presented at Thirroul beach on Sunday last. Thirroul, South Thirroul, Bulli and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Boy Scouts Swimming Carnival
The South Coast District Boy Scouts hold a swimming carnival at the Olympic Pool, Port Kembla, on Saturday next, February 25th, commencing…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Cow's Harbour Show Abandoned
Owing to the unfavourable weather, it has been decided to abandon the annual show at Coff's Harbour…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Wollongong Show Society Small Credit Balance
A small credit balance was shown in the finance committee's report which was presented to a special meeting of the committee on…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Troubles of a Show Secretary
Jack Moses writes: I used to think that the man who wanted most pati[?]ce and tact among all the people I [?]ve met, was the presiding genius at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →WOLLONGONG A.H. & I. ASSN. Position After the Show Business People Criticised
The first meeting of the Wollongong A:H. & I. Society since the 1939 show was held in the Society's room on Wednesday night…
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