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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1940

198 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 10

1941 Easter Show to be Abandoned. Society's Reluctant Decision

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

Because of the military occupation of the Sydney Showground the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of' New South Wales has been…

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M.m. Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 6

"The Garden Lovers' Club" of M.M. will stage a flower show in the warehouse to-day, when sweet peas and stocks wil be judged. Later, the…

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Corrimal Exhibition

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 6

Last Friday in the School of A[?] the Misses Cram, of Rixon's P[?] staged an exhibition of articles [?]lected from the Islands, China [?]…

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M.m. Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 9

The Flower Show held by the "Garden Lovers Club" of the M.M., last Friday resulted in an abundance of entries and enthusiasm. The…

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"Fair Play is Bonny Play". Kiama's Water Supply

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 August 1940 · page 3

At the Kiama Council meeting on Wednesday night, the Town Clerk furnished the following comprehensive report regarding the supply of…

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Council and the Showground. New Offer. Little Prospect of Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 August 1940 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Kiama Council, a deputation was received, comprising Messrs. A. L. Fredericks and C. W. King, president and…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 August 1940 · page 4

Schedules for the flower show to be held on Tuesday, September 24th, are obtainable at Mr. C. Knight's, Kiama, Gillard's Store, Gerringong;…

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Show Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 8

A meeting of three unions of show societies at Narooma last Saturday, carried a motion requesting the R.A.S. to hold its show as…

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Show Societies Confer

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 5

On Saturday last at a conference of agricultural show societies at Narooma it was decided to urge upon the Royal Agricultural Society to do…

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"Gone with the Wind" Wollongong First Country Town in N.S.W. to Show Film

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 3

It should he extremely fluttering to Wollongong Film fans, to learn that their town has secured the first release after Sydney, of the greatest…

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Peach Blossom Fair. at Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 August 1940 · page 4

The Kiama Presbyterian Church Peach Blossom Fair was held in the School Hall on Tuesday. last, the weather conditions being ideal. There…

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Sydney Royal Show. to Be Held in 1941

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 September 1940 · page 1

Following negotiations between representatives of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales and the Federal Government the…

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Dunkirk in Paintings for World's Fair Britain's Novel Exports for York

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 2

Woollens, light as silk, for evening wear are one of the novelties which have just been shipped from Great Britain to her Pavilion at the New…

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Fair Rents Court Rent Reduced

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 7

At the Fair Rents Court, Wollongong, on Monday, before Mr. Balmain, S.M., Denis H. Dodd applied for a review of the rents of premises at 48 Loftus-st…

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1941 Royal Easter Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 7

In advancing plans for the 1941 Royal Easter Show the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales decided last Friday…

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St. Michael's C. of E. Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 9

The funds of the Guild should benefit to the extent of over £100 as a result of this year's effort. The Rector paid a tribute to the work done by the…

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Shots From Here and There Sweet Pea and Daffodil Show At Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 3

Congratulations to Coledale, who has struggled on throughout, to win the second grade competition. This is grand news and to their working The 19th Annual Sweet Pea and Daffodil Show and Sale of Work, organised by the members of St. Michael's Ladies' Guild, was held in…

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1941 Royal Show. Show Dates

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 September 1940 · page 3

In advancing plans for the 1941 Royal Easter Show the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales decided on Friday…

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Basket Ball Carnival. at Bombo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 September 1940 · page 4

On Saturday last, in ideal weather conditions and with a good attendance the second annual knock-out basket ball competition was held…

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Show to be Held

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 14

Wollongong will hold a show in 1941. This decision was made at a meeting of the A. and H. committee on…

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