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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

198 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 10

Big Game Fish Exhibition

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 2

Mr. R. Beale, of the Hotel Brighton, has sent us an account of his tour with his Big Game Fish Exhibition, which we think will be of interest to our…

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1939 Chevrolet Trucks and Utilities on Tour. Special Show Here Next Week

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 2

So that commercial vehicle operators may have an opportunity to inspect under one roof, a complete range of the new Chevrolet trucks and utilities, a…

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A District Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 2

Writing on the above subject, Mr. H. Rauch, of Nowra, states: "I am afraid petty local interests would block any such proposal, but my own idea is that…

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1939 CHEVROLET Trucks and Utilities on Tour Special Show at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 9

So that commercial vehicle operators may have an opportunity to inspect under the one roof, a complete range of the new Chovrolet Trucks and…

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Children's Visit. to Big Game Fish Exhibition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1939 · page 3

The majority of the children attending the Gerringong Public School spent a very pleasant and instructive time during the afternoon of Empire Day…

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Abandoned Kiama Show for 1940

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 31 May 1939 · page 2

A special meeting of the committee of the Kiama Agricultural Society was held in the School of Arts on Friday night. The president (Mr. A. L…

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Arrival of Chevrolet Trucks. Show Arouses Widespread Interest

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 31 May 1939 · page 2

Great interest was created yesterday by the arrival of the Special 1939 Chevrolet Truck Show from Wollongong. Consisting of the latest trucks and…

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No Kiama Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 12

There will be no Kiama show in 1940. This decision was reached at a special meeting of the committee on…

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Wollongong Show Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 8

Wollongong Show Society held its annual meeting of members on Wednesday night. Mr. Lee vresided and there were…

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Show Judges. Free Travel on Railways Refused

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 June 1939 · page 1

The Central Rivers District Council requested the Central Executive of the Primary Producers' Union to approach the Railway authorities for free passes…

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Fair Rents Court at Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 9

At Wollongong Courthouse on Tuesday the Rents Inquiry Commission began its sitting before Mr. Justice A. J. De Baun…

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Wollongong Show Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 15

Mr. F. T. Merrett was elected president of Wollongong A.H. and I. Association at its inleeting on Wednesday night…

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A. and H. Competitions. Maize and Fodder Conservation

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 June 1939 · page 1

The results of these two competitions held by the Kiama Agricultural Society are now to hand from the judge (Mr. J L. Green) who is the manager of…

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Historic Show Abandoned

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 June 1939 · page 2

The abandonment of the Kiama Show for 1940 will cause regrets in hundreds of hearts—particularly those of old Illawarra-residents", says the…

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Kiama Field Eleven Men Bright Football at Show-ground

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 13

Despite the fact that Kiama could muster only eleven men in their en-gagement with C.B.C., last Sunday, spectators were treated to a bright…

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Dapto Show Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 13

The Agricultural Hall, Dapto, was elaborately decorated for the annual Show Ball' on Tuesday night. Festoons of colored lights and…

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Wollongong Show Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 7

A meeting was held on Wednesday night Present: Messrs F. T. Merrett (president), 6. McDonald, J. B…

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Wollongong Show Finance Committee's Report

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Wollongong A.H. & I. Society was held on Wednesday night in the Society's rooms. Present…

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Agricultural Society's Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 1

The Berry Agricultural Society's annual ball, which is regarded as the most important social event of the year, was held on Wednesday evening last and…

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Junior Farmers. Preparations for Melbourne Royal Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 July 1939 · page 3

The progress of the Junior Farmer Movement is shown by the following extract from the Melbourne "Leader" regarding preparations for the Royal…

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