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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1943

83 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 5

Fancy Fair For Ambulance Funds

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 January 1943 · page 3

A Fancy Fair in aid of the funds of the Kiama Ambulance was held in Terralong Street on Christmas Eve, and was a great success,…

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Village Fair For Prisoners of War

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 January 1943 · page 4

As will be seen by advertisement in this issue, the Albion Park branch of the Red Cross are putting on a big effort on Saturday, 20th February…

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Junior Farmers Jamberoo Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 January 1943 · page 4

The Jamberoo Junior Farmers Club undeterred by difficulties of the wartime situation, have decided to hold their annual show, and this will…

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BASEBALL Patriotic Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 4

There was a fair crowd present at the Wollongong Showground last Saturday afternoon to witness the baseball game between two visiting teams…

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Village Fair

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 February 1943 · page 4

Preparations are now well in hand for the Albion Park Red Cross Sports and Village Fair, to eventuate on the Showground on Saturday next, as…

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Splendid Effort Proceeds £212 For Prisoners of War Village Fair held at Albion Park

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 February 1943 · page 3

The Village Fair, Sports Day, and Dance at Albion Park, held on Saturday last by the local branch of the Red Cross in aid of…

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Albion Park News Fair and Sports

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1943 · page 8

The Village Fair and Patriotic Sports, organised by Albion Park Red Cross, as its contribution towards the Prisoners of War Day Appeal, held on…

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Boy Scouts Annual District Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1943 · page 4

The annual swimming carnival was held in the Austinmer baths on Saturday last, 20th February, and a very successful day resulted. Troops and…

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Dapto News Avondale J.f.c. Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1943 · page 8

The holding of the first Junior Farmers' Club Show in this district has, on account of the weather conditions, been deferred until a date to be…

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Autumn Fair

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1943 · page 4

The beautiful grounds of Miss A. Reid's residence, Greenvale, Jamberoo will be the location of the Red Cross Autumn Fair and Arts and…

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Junior Farmers Good Show At Moss Vale

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1943 · page 3

Jamberoo district was interested in the Junior Farmers Club Show held at Moss Vale last Friday, and more than 20 members of the…

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Woonona Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1943 · page 3

The attendance at the Woonona surf carnival on Sunday was probably the largest at any carnival held this year. The entries were very large. A…

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Junior Farmers Jamberoo Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 March 1943 · page 4

Arrangements are now practically complete for the holding of the Jamberoo Junior Farmers Club Show on Saturday next, 13th March, as…

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Jamberoo Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 March 1943 · page 3

The big event at Jamberoo this week is the Junior Farmers Club Show which eventuates on the. Recreation Ground on Saturday next,…

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Wollongong High School Annual Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 March 1943 · page 3

Following are the results of the annual swimming carnival of the Wollongong High School held at the Continental Baths on Wednesday, 3rd…

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Autumn Flower Show Big Success

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 March 1943 · page 1

The first annual autumn flower show in connection with the Wollongong Congregational Church was held in the School Halli on Saturday…

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Record Show At Bega

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 March 1943 · page 2

Despite wartime conditions and handicaps such as petrol rationing and manpower shortage, Bega held its Show last week, the only place…

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Jamberoo Junior Farmers' Club Show a Great Success an Excellent Exhibition on Saturday Government Policy On Agricultural Education

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 March 1943 · page 2

The Eight Annual Show of the Jamberoo Junior Farmers' Club Show attracted a very large attendance to the picturesque…

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JAMBEROO J.F.C. SHOW Big Success

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 March 1943 · page 8

In officially opening the Jamberoo Junior Farmers Patriotic Show, on Saturday, Mr. Howard Fowles, M.L.A. after praising the work of the J.F.C…

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Surf News Bulli Surf Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 March 1943 · page 8

Bulli Surf Club held their annual carnival on Sunday. They had excellent entries and the strong sea that was running made the competition…

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