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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1942

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Wollongong Court MONDAY. (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Fair Rents Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 18

Francis Edward Foy applied for the determination of the rental of a house owned by Mrs. E. M. Trivett, at Gray street, Keiraville…

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Exhibition Bouts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 5

Jack McNamee and Rus. Critcher supplied the first exhibition bout of three rounds. Critcher will be remembered as the idol of boxing fans…

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Wrestling Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 5

Through the non-appearance of Leo Demetral, Keith Campbell, of Wollongong, consented to grapple with his much heavier rival in the person of…

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Boy Scouts District Swimming Carnival Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 5

A large crowd of Scouts, Cubs and Rovers assembled at the Wollongong baths on Saturday last to take part in their annual swimming carnival…

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Boxing and Wrestling Patriotic Show a Huge Success Large Attendance and Good Programme

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 6

Organiser Son Frost is being heartily congratulated on the outstanding success which attended the Boxing and…

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U.p.b. Decision Stud Stock Sale and Exhibition

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 March 1942 · page 3

At the special meeting of the United Pure Breeders' Association, held in Sydney on Friday last, Mr. G. E. Chittick…

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Thirroul Flower Show Excellent Blooms Shown

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 9

Despite the dry weather which has prevailed, there was a particularly good display of flowers at the annual show of the…

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Fair Rents Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 1

The following rents were determined by Mr. Balmain, S.M., at the Fair Rents Court, Wollongong, on Tuesday. Wilfred Massey applied for a…

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Small Windfall Fair Wollongong Hospital

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 8

At the meeting of Central Illawarra Shire Council on Monday night, Cr. McPhail stated there was a sum of £30 in deposit at the…

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Exhibition of Thrift Demonstrates What Women Can Do

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 9

The members of the C.W.A., Wollongong Branch, held an Exhibition of Thrift, to aid bomb victims, in the Methodist School Hall on Wednesday…

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Treasure Chests Cross Atlantic Royal Silverware From Britain for World's Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 2

A young man with a romantic mission is on his way from Britain to the United States. His luggage Includes treasure chests filled with hand…

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George Formby Comedy Show at Cinema

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 4

Tonight the Kiama Cinema has booked an all British comedy programme headed by that popular, comedian George Formby in his…

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Action Show At Cinema Tonight

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 April 1942 · page 3

Lovers of exciting action shows will be well catered for tonight at, the Kiama Cinema with Tim Holt popular young Western star in his…

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Dapto Show Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 April 1942 · page 5

Owing to weather conditions last Friday night there were insufficient members to form a quorum and the annual meeting lapsed…

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Grand Patriotic Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 8

The crowning of the "Miss Illawarra" Quest takes place in the Crown Theatre, Wollongong, at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 23rd…

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Miss Kath Philpot (A.I.S.) Minner of "Miss Illawarra" Quest Patriotic Show £5000 Raised Outstanding Success Civic Reception To Lord and Lady Mayoress of Sydney Crowning Ceremony

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 9

There were some very arresting features in the remarkably fine presentation submitted at the Grand Patriotic Entertainment staged at…

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Dapto Show Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1942 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the Dapto Show Society, at which the president (Mr. J. Stevenson) presided, over a gathering of 44 members, it was…

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The Brightest Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 June 1942 · page 12

It can be sttated without any fear of contradiction that next Sunday Night's Revue at the Civic Theatre will undoubtedly be the brightest…

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Bowling Notes Patriotic Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 June 1942 · page 12

The opening day of the Wollongong Bowling Club's Patriotic Carnival on Saturday last was attended by 100 bowlers representing all the…

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Bowling Notes Wollongong Bowling Club Patriotic Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 5

The carnival promoted by the Wollongong Bowling Club was concluded on Saturday last under ideal conditions when both greens and the…

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