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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1940

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

Jamberoo's War Effort. Carnival and Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 1

Jamberoo's War Effort was held at the School of Arts on Saturday last, taking the form of a carnival and dance. The cold, dull, showery…

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Show Documents Found. But the Coins Had Gone

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 6

During the alterations now being carried out to the Nowra show pavilion, it was necessary to remove the foundation stone of the building…

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Empire Carnival. at Bombo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 3

The Empire Carnival, held under the auspices of the Bombo Mothers' Club, eventuated at the Public School on Saturday last, and was…

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Wollongong Show Society Apathy of Members

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 10

The annual meeting of members of Wollongong A.H. and I. Society was to have been held on Wednesday night, but of the 568 members only…

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No Kiama Show. Unanimous Decision of Committee. Position Too Grave

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 June 1940 · page 1

There was not a very large attendance of committeemen at the meeting of the Kiama Agricultural and Horticultural Association to…

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Newcastle's Big Carnival Group 7 Players Will Be Prominent

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 11

The biggest carnival ever staged outside the metropolitan area, will commence at Newcastle to-morrow. The programme is:—…

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Rugby League No Super Grade Series on Sunday Promising Draw in Other Grades Newcastle's Big Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 11

Owing to the exodus of six of Group 7's best players to Newcastle for the monster carnival, Illawarra first graders will again hold sway. In fact, the draw In all grades augurs well for good football on all grounds…

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Abandoned. Albion Park Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 3

The Albion Park Agricultural Society's Committee met on Friday night last and unanimously decided to accept a sub-committee's…

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Wollongong Show Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 12

Wollongong Show Society held a special meeting on Wednesday night [?]nsider matters held over from [?] annual meeting which lapsed…

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1941 Show Abandoned

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 2

The state of the finances of the Albion Park A.H. & I. Association was considered at a committee meeting held last Friday night. After a keen…

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In Recess. Wollongong Show Society

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 June 1940 · page 4

At a special general meeting, called because the annual meeting lapsed for want of a quorum, the Wollongong Agricultural Society…

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Wollongong Show Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 10

A number of routine matters was dealt with at a special meeting of Wollongong A.H. and I. committee on Wednesday night…

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Wollongong Show Committee Goes Into Recess Officers 'Elected

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 3

At a special mooting of the Wollongong A.H. & I. Society, on Wednesday night, officers were elected, but it was decided that the committee will not…

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A Fine Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 July 1940 · page 5

Displayed in the window of Pryor Bros.' store at Jamberoo is a remarkable collection of souvenirs which Mr. Arthur Pryor brought…

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Dog Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 7

On Sunday afternoon, at Bode's Grounds, North Wollongong, the Premier Dog Club held a show. Following is the prize list:…

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"A Fair Thing"

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 July 1940 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Nowra Patriotic and War Fund, the hon. treasurer reported there was a balance of £165 in hand, and asked if…

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Outer Area Producers—be Fair!

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 10

In spite of the fact that for some years outer area eggs have not been exported by the speculative interests the Board has maintained the N.S.W. market by exporting the surplus. We can improve the position by control—help us to help you by voting "YES"—be fair…

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Comrades' Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 10

The Methodist Girl Comrades held a successful Comrades' Fair in the Sunday School Hall on Saturday, Stalls were Cakes, Sweets, Produce…

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Kiama Methodist Flower Show. Function to Be Held

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 August 1940 · page 1

The present dry weather has been causing considerable worry to the committee in charge of the Kiama Methodist Flower Show, and the…

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Brisbane Show. Great Display of A.I.S. PROMISED

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 August 1940 · page 4

Reports from Brisbane state that the Queensland A.I.S. breeders will parade cattle equal to: those of previous years at the Brisbane Royal…

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