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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

167 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 9

Dapto Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 January 1941 · page 4

This show, the first of the season on the South Coast, will be staged on Friday and Saturday, 37th and 18th January, and with the district…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 January 1941 · page 7
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

On January 24th, 25th and 27th, the big event of the Coast -- the Wollongong Show -- will be held. An attractive programme has been arranged…

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Swimming Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1941 · page 1

On Monday night, the swimming carnival, arranged as part of the festivities, took place in the Olympic Baths, and Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A…

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Tex Morton's Wild West Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1941 · page 3

One of the most interesting personalities to visit this district, known all over Australia as "The Yodelling. Boundary Rider", Tex…

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Kiama Carnival. a Big Success Huge Crowds Attend

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1941 · page 1

The Kiama Patriotic and War Fund held a carnival at Coronation Park on Saturday afternoon and night to raise funds to provide…

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Dapto Show. Junior Farmers' Clubs' Requests Granted

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1941 · page 5

Requests on behalf of the Illawarra Junior Farmers Clubs' Movement that Friesian and Guernsey classes should be included in the…

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Dapto Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

On Friday and Saturday, January 17 and 18, Dapto A. & H. Society, with just pride in its achievement, holds its 84th Show…

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 9

Make a special note of the dates of Wollongong Show:— Friday, Saturday and Monday, January 24, 25 and 27, including…

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Surf Notes Austinmer's Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 15

Austinmer's annual carnival was held last Saturday. A heavy sea and strong drag made conditions somewhat difficult, and…

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Surf News Austinmer Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 2

Spectators at the annual carnival of the Austinmer Surf Club on Saturday were given an unexpected demonstration of the usefulness of surf life…

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High Commissioner for Canada To Open Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 7

The Hon. Secretary of the Wollonong A.H. & I. Society, Mr. J. B. Wells, has just received word that Dr. Burchell, High Commissioner for…

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Dick Bentley's Own Show a Song and Patter Sandwich

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 6

There are many Australians who do not entirely rely on their own judgment, or taste, in matter of entertainment. They know that a singer…

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Dapto Show. JANUARY 17th AND 18th

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1941 · page 3

On Friday and Saturday, January 11th and 18th, the 84th annual Dapto Show will be the magnet of attraction for the many interested in a…

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Surf News Thirroul Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 6

After being dull and overcast in the morning the weather was perfect for the annual surf carnival conducted by the Thirroul Surf Club on…

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Dapto Doings the Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 12

The entries for the annual show, which opened to-day, constitute an all-time record. They have been roiling in for the past ten days and by…

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Berry Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 January 1941 · page 3

The Berry Show eventuates on Friday and Saturday, January 31st and February 1st, also a session on the Saturday night. Heavy entries…

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Dapto Show Splendid Exhibition

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 8

Dapto Show was held last Friday and Saturday, and what a wonderful show it proved to be? With the lengthy drought which…

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Woonona Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 4

To the biggest crowd seen at a carnival this year and in perfect weather, we ran our annual surf carnival last Sunday…

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