Kiama Show a Thing of the Past
At one time the Kiama Show was considered one of the leading fixtures on the Coast. Now it would appear as if it is a thing of the past, as an…
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Opening of New Dressing Sheds and Baths. Swimming Carnival to Be Held
The organiser (Mr. N. H. Tully) at the meeting of the Kiama Partiotic and War Fund on Monday, in his report on the forthcominng carnival,…
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There will be any amount of entertainment and attractions at the grand sports and gala carnival to be held at the E.R. & S. Recreation Ground on…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Thirroul News Methodist Xmas Fair
Making allowance for the war conditions, this function, held in the School Hall on the afternoon and evening of Thursday, 21st November…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Magic, Mirth and Mystery a Free Show
Marcus Clark's are providing a thrill at their Wollongong branch from December 11th. "Fregano." world-famous illusionist will provide…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Easter Carnival. Conflicting Claims
Mr. R. J. Jenkins, Ambulance Officer, attended the meeting of the Kiama Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers’ League on Thursday night…
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Ashleys store is a mecca of good things for Xmas Gifts, see their display of Gift Ideas on the ground floor. They also have a Gift…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Port Kembla News Sports Carnival Postponed
Owing to rain the sports carnival in aid of the patriotic funds, set down for last Sunday, was postponed and will now be held on December 15th…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Woonona P. & C. Assn Exhibition Held on 30-11-40
The hon sec writes: A very successful exhibition was held in the Assembly Hall, Woonona School on Saturday, 30th, of…
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The postponed Sports Carnival, in aid of the Patriotic Funds will be held at the E.R. & S. Recreation Ground, this Sunday. The events will include…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Unanderra Sports Carnival
The Unanderra Red Cross held a Sports Carnival at Figtree on Saturday last. The school children opened the…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Rains Enhance Royal Show Prospects
Apart from the general relief which the rain has brought, it will also help materially towards the success of the 1941 Royal Empire Show. It is fully…
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Schedules are now available for the 84th annual Dapto Show which is to be held on January 17th and 18th, and leads off for 1941 with…
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Owing to insufficient entries it has been found necessary to abandon the Christmas Carnival, which was being conducted by the Northern Section…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Surf Notes Garie Carnival
Woonona Club gained three seconds at the Garie S.L.S. Club's carnival last Sunday, while Austinmer club gained a third place…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Dapto Show First Entry Coincidence
It is a remarkable coincidence that Illawarra Central Dairy Co., at Albion Park, which lodged the first entry for the 1940 Dapto Show is again…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Royal Empire Show £10,000 United Kingdom Exhibit
The British Government has loaned to the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales a spectacular United Kingdom Exhibit as its contribution to…
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The rain we have just experienced has come at such a time as to assure the success of next year's Royal Empire Show, said Col. Somerville,…
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