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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

167 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 9

A.I.S. Triumph. at Brisbane Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 August 1941 · page 5

Once again an Australian Illawarra Shorthorn was champion butterfat cow (all breeds) at the Brisbane Royal Show…

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Dairy Produce Classes. at Next Sydney Royal Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 September 1941 · page 6

Both local consumption continuous grading classes for butter and cheese have been restored to the schedule for next Sydney Royal…

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Scotch Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 6

Details of a Scotch Fair, organised by the Presbyterian Women's Guild, to be held in the Church grounds, on Friday next, Sept. 19, appear in our…

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Sale of Work Sweet Pea and Daffodil Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 6

The 20th Annual Sweet Pea and Daffod't Show and Sale of Work, organised by the members of St. Michael's Ladies' Guild, was held in…

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The Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 6

Early in the year Albion Park, which did not stage a show in 1941, decided to hold its show in 1942. A revised schedule was prepared but…

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The Salvation Army Chinese Village Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 17

Brigadier Gillam who has spent over twenty years as a missionary in China will visit Wollongong and open the "Chinese Village Fair" this…

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Overseas News Turks Will Delight in George Formby at Izmir's Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 7

A British Pavilion duly appeared in the heart of the Middle East when Izmir's famous Pair opened on August 20 at Smyrna, with battles by land…

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Second Grade Premiership to Mount Scarborough Outclassed 11-3 Robertson, Russell Show Class

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 12

Mount Kembla registered a convincing victory over Scarborough (minor premiers) in the second grade final. The de Cluett brothers were not in…

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Robertson One or Two Days' Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 September 1941 · page 1

The arrangement by the Robertson Show Society is to restrict the new year's exhibition to a one-day show, but a notice of motion has…

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Dapto Show. to Be Held. No Dogs, Though

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 September 1941 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Committee of thee Agricultural Society, it was decided to definitely hold the Dapto Show on Friday and…

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For Junior Farmers. Classes at Next Royal Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 September 1941 · page 4

The Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. have taken another step forward in the encouragement of Junior Farmers. Next year's Royal…

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Chinese Village Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 12

The Chinese Village Fair, conducted by the Salvation Army last week end in connection with the Self Denial appeal, was a great…

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Thirroul News Scotch Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 6

Stalls decorated with various tartans, paper Scotch Thistles and paper Scotch terriers, formed an appropriate setting for the Scotch Fair organised…

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Woonona Salvation Army Blue Bird Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 11

The opening of the Blue Bird Fair on Saturday afternoon in aid of the local self-denial appeal was celebrated with a programme by young and…

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Wollongong Salvation Army. Chinese Village Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 11

To conclude Self-denial Week, the Wollongong Salvation Army held a very successful Chinese Village Fair on Saturday. There was a large…

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Laugh Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 September 1941 · page 3

A big comedy programme has been booked for to-night (Saturday) at the Kiama Cinema, headed by the bright farce, "This Thing Called…

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Exhibition by W. Bolger

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 3

In aid of Patriotic and Red Cross Funds, the Sandon Golf Club invited Mr. W. Bolger, Australia's leading professional, to give an exhibition last…

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Helensburgh News Children's Carnival Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 October 1941 · page 4

The Helensburgh Parents & Citizens Association treated the children to a carnival night at the Band Hall on the night of the 3rd Instant. The function…

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The Owen Gun On Exhibition at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 October 1941 · page 7

The Owen Sub-machine Own, which has created such a sensation in the military world, will be on view at the vestibule of the Crown…

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Spring Fair Methodist Function at Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 October 1941 · page 3

The Bulli Methodist Spring Fair, held in the Church Hall, on Saturday afternoon, was very successful. There was a large attendance at the official…

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