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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

198 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 10

Rugby League Curtain Will Fall This Sunday Illawarra League Stage Big Show 3 Grand Finals, Five Clubs In Action, Showground

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 4

First Grade—Corrimal v Mount Kembia, 3.30 p.m. Second Grade—Wollongorig v Port Kembia, 2 p.m. Third Grade—Wollongong v C.B.C., 12.45 p.m. Sunday will be a great day for the…

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Rugby League Three Grand Finals on Showground Illawarra League Stage Grand Show Corrimal and Mt. Kembla Will Thrill Pt. Kembla and WOLLONGONG 2nd Clash Again Wollongong—c.b.c. 3rd Grade Battle

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 6

The most imposing programme ever presented by the Illawarra League will be staged on the Showground this Sunday. For the first time in…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 September 1939 · page 2

On Tuesday next at 3 o'clock in the the afternoon at the Kiama Cinema the annual flower show of the Methodist Church will be held, the opening…

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Thrills and Songs. Big Show at Cinema To-night

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 September 1939 · page 3

A thrilling drama of the race tracks, "King of the Turf" starring Adolphe Menjon will be shown at the Kiama Cinema to-night (Saturday) and…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 September 1939 · page 2

The annual Flower Show in aid of the Methodist Church funds was held in the Antrim Theatre yesterday, with good entries in all sections, and a large…

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Carnival Ball Big Success

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 8

Under the auspices of the Wollongong Soldiers' Club, something new and novel was introduced on Wednesday evening last when a…

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Second Annual Carnival Public Schools Athletic Assn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 5

On Tuesday the Wollongong Show-ground was packed with junior athletes who competed in the Illawarra Branch of the Public Schools Athletic…

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Wollongong Council Solicitor What the Records Show (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 6

Dear Sir,—With reference to the publicity that has appeared in the local newspapers relative to the appointment of solicitor to the Wollongong…

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Methodist Circuit Flower Show. at Kiama. a Successful Function

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 September 1939 · page 2

The Kiama Methodist Spring Flower Show and Fair was held in the Antrim Theatre on Tuesday afternoon and night last, and was a good success, with large attendances at both sessions, The rain at night did not affect the function, and was so welcome that no one…

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Exhibition Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 6

A large crowd is expected to vie[?] the Exhibition matches arranged fo[?] this Sunday afternoon. Play wi[?] commence at 2 p.m. During th[?]…

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Doll Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 10

Corrimal Public School, following its policy of progress, staged a very successful and entertaining doll show in the Infants School last week. All…

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Shellharbour Surf Club. Monster Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 2

To-morrow (Sunday) afternoon Shellharbour Surf Club will stage a monster carnival on the beach when three ending teams in the Illawarra Branch…

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Junior Farmers at Dapto Show. New Section

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Dapto A. and H. Committee, a letter was received from the Gerringong junior Farmers' Club asking what support was likely to…

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Military's Use of Showgrounds. Should Not Interfere with the Easter Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 2

The fact that the military authorities are making use of facilities at the Sydney Showground Is not expected to interfere with the plans of the Royal…

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Dapto Show. Improving Cattle Section. Charities and Patriotic Funds to Benefit

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 2

Since the preliminary announcement that a big increase in prize money was to be made for the cattle section at the 1940 Show, the Empire has become…

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Kiama Agricultural Society. Pasture Improvement Competition

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 2

Full details are given by advertisement in this issue of the Pastures Improvement Competition, to be conducted by the Kiama Agricultural Society…

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Jamberoo Flower Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 2

The Fair and Sale of Work in aid of the Jamberoo Church of England funds will be held to-morrow (Thursday) in the School of Arts, The official…

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Women's Handicrafts AT 1940 Easter Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 4

A comprehensive women's handicraft section for inclusion in the 1940 Easter Show Schedule, which is now in the hands of the printers, has been…

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Wollongong Show Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 8

Those present at the meeting of the committee on Wednesday night, were Messrs G. T. Merrett (president, S. H. G. Kelly, A. Higgins…

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Is This A Fair Deal? (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 19

Sir,—We were given to understand that all firms and organisations would co-operate with the Militia in respect to continuity of…

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