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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1943

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War Photographs On Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 June 1943 · page 5

A very interesting collection of war photographs has been arranged into a vivid and dramatic display at Lowe's building, Crown-st., Wollongong Large…

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A Grand Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 June 1943 · page 8

This Sunday in the Crown Theatre, Wollongong Theatre goers will be presented with one of the grandest shows ever…

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Street Carnival Over £1000 Raised

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 June 1943 · page 1

The street carnival held in Crown street last Saturday afternoon and night was a great success. It is anticipated that over £1,000 will be…

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War Photographs Exhibition Opened

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 5

A collection of very fine war photographs supplied by the Department of information and Associated Newspapers Ltd. have been on view at Lowers…

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Bowling Notes Successful Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 6

Corrimal turned on a great day last Sunday, and the proceeds £178 will help swell the total of the bowlers' candidate in the…

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Teaching Project Method Exhibition at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 5

On Thursday of last week about 80 parents of children attending the Wollongong Infants' School accepted the Invitation of the headmistresg, Miss…

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Show Ball At Albion Park A Big Success

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 June 1943 · page 3

Excellent district support was accorded to the Albion Park Agricultural Society's Show Ball, which eventuated in the Agricultural Hall…

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Air Cadet Youth Show Free Tickets

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 July 1943 · page 4

Free tickets to the R.A.A.F. Air Training Corps All Star Show which is to be held at the Sydney Town Hall on Saturday night, 10th July,…

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Kiama Show Revival Mooted

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 July 1943 · page 5

When it came to question time at the meeting of the Kiama Council on Wednesday night, Ald. Phillips said he did not know if his was a…

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One-day Show For Berry

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 July 1943 · page 3

At a meeting of the committee of the Berry A. and H. Association a motion to hold a show in 1944 was carried, after a long discussion…

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Kiama Show Revival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 August 1943 · page 3

At a meeting held in the Council Chambers on Thursday night, it was unanimously decided to hold a Patriotic Sports Day in 1944 under the…

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Revival of Kiama Show Debated Sports Day To Be Held Next Year Interesting Discussion

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 August 1943 · page 1

At a meeting held in the Council Chambers on Thursday night, it was unanimously decided to hold a Patriotic Sports Day in…

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Fatal Collapse In Picture Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 August 1943 · page 4

Mrs. Ivy Caroline Agnes Trindall (50), of High-st., Woonona, collapsed and died while watching the pictures at the Royal Theatre, Bulli, on…

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School Carnival Wollongon'g District Rugby League Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 August 1943 · page 3

The first Schoolboys' Carnival was hold at Wollongong in delightful weather on Saturday, 7th August. At 9 a.m. the first game was…

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A.I.S. SOCIETY And Proposed Show At Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 August 1943 · page 3

The Southern N.S.W. branch of the Australian Illawarra Shorthorn Society, at their meeting in Kiama yesterday (Tuesday) decided to donate…

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Show Committee At Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 August 1943 · page 2

The committee formed to carry out the projected Patriotic Sports Day at Kiama met in the Council Chambers on Wednesday night last, the…

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The Kiama Show Committee Meets on

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 September 1943 · page 1

A meeting of the Committee of the Kiama Agricultural Society was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday night. Mr. A. L. Fredericks…

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Over £700 Raised Street Carnival at Port Kembla

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 9

The street carnival at Port Kembla last Saturday received such whole-hearted support from the citizens of that town that over…

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Thirroul Turn Tables on Keira Bruce Smith Steals Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 8

Thirroul staged a complete form reversal to trounce Keira 17-11 in last Sunday's second grade grand final. I thought Keira would have proved…

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Kiama Show Committee Meeting on Friday Night

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 September 1943 · page 2

A meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Society Committee was held in the Council Chambers on Friday night last, the President (Mr. A. L…

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