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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

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Show Window

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 20

The potentialities and capabilities of any distinct is reflection in its Annual Agricultural Show, and in this connection, Wollongong is no…

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Rescue at Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 4

At the Woonona Surf Carnival on Sunday afternoon a young lady got into difficulties and one of the club members donned the belt and rescued…

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Wollongong Patriotic Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 17
Also in Illawarra Mercury

Secretary, J. B. Wells is happy on account of a great number of [?] being received for this year's show. The committee are going to great…

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Overseas Attraction for Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 9

Greenhalgh and Jackson, Australia's premier showmen, present at the Wollongong Show this year two of tho best attractions ever presented in…

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Dapto Show. Outstanding Success Record Entries

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 2

The 84th annual show of the Dapto A. & H. Society, which was held last Friday and Saturday was one of the most outstanding in the history of the Society. Record entries were received in nearly every section, while the exhibits were of a very high standard…

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Organiser's Report. on Patriotic Carnival

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 January 1941 · page 1

The Hon. Organiser of the recent Carnival in aid of the funds of the Kiama Patriotic and War Fund (Mr. N. H. Tully), furnished the…

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Wollongong Show Weather Interferes with Attendance Splendid Ring Programmes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 2

Althought the organising work in regard to the show was started at a late date owing to the drought conditions and uncertainty due to intention of military authorities in regard to occupation of showground, the committee of the…

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Berry Show. a Splendid Exhibition. Good Entries in All Sections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1941 · page 3

More fortunate in this respect than the other shows so far held along the Coast this year, Berry had beautiful weather for the first day of…

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Berry Show. Further Awards

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 February 1941 · page 4

Following are further awards in various sections of the Berry Show which was held on Friday and Saturday last:—…

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Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 4

The annual swimming carnival for Scouts will be held at the Nowra baths on Saturday, March 1st. It is hoped to have the usual good…

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Empire Show Wines

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 10

The council of the Royal Agricultural show has decided that Australian wines, spirits and [?] are to be given more encouragement at the…

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Junior Farmers' Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 3

On Saturday next, February 15th, the Gerringong District Junior Farmers Club will hold, their seventh annual show and it is anticipated…

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Aid to Greek Soldiers. Carnival to Be Held

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 3

All Municipal and Shire Councils throughout the State have been requested to seek the assistance of their residents in launching an…

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Annual Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 8

The Annual District Swimming Carnival will be held this year at Nowra Baths on Saturday, March 1st, commencing at 2.30 p.m…

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Juvenile Carnival at Thirroul

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 3

The first juvenile surf carnival, on the South Coast was held at Thirroul on Sunday, when there was a good attendance, the gate takings being in…

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Gerringong Junior Farmers' Show a Fine Exhibition. Over 450 Entries

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 February 1941 · page 1

Despite the prolonged drought and also wartime conditions, the Seventh Annual Show of the Gerringong Junior Farmers' Club, which was held on Jubilee Park on Saturday, was up to the high standard already set, and over 450 entries were received. The…

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Grand Fair Roman Catholic Carnival to Aid 10,000 BRIGADE

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 13

Watch or the fifteen days of fun ahead when the Roman Catholic community will stage a grand Fun Fair and carnival, proceeds from which…

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Big Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 10

The major carnival will be held at the pool on Sunday, March 2. Permission has been given by the N.S.W. A.S.A. for the South Coast…

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"Fair Game"

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1941 · page 4

At the meeting of the Kiama District Hospital on Thursday night, the secretary gave details of his attempt to trace a patient who made a short…

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