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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1944

113 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 6

Ambulance Fair

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 January 1944 · page 5

A Street Fail held on Christmas Eve in Terralong Street, with stalls and a chocolate wheel, in aid of the funds of the Kiama Ambulance, was…

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Kiama Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1944 · page 3

The Secretary of the Kiama A. and H. Association, Mr. R. H. Fryer, writes:— "Everything points to the Kiama…

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Kiama Show Committee Meets

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 3

At a meeting of the committee of the Kiama Agricultural Society, held last week, resolutions of condolence were accorded, all present standing…

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Surf Notes Corrimal Surf Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 12

Members co-operated to make the carnival last Saturday an out standing success. The home club was successful in seven events…

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Surf Notes Record Club Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 January 1944 · page 10

With a record entry of 750 competitors for a club carnival, and a crowd estimated at over 5,000 spectators, organisers of…

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Surf News Wollongong Club Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 January 1944 · page 8

The Wollongong S.L.S.C. held its annual surf carnival last Sunday before the largest crowd yet to witness a surf carnival organised by a club…

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Kiama Show Committee Meeting on

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1944 · page 2

A meeting was held in the Council Chambers, on Wednesday night of the Committee of the Kiama Agricultural and Horticultural Society,…

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Kiama Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 January 1944 · page 3

Given good weather, and the Committee of the Agricultural Society have insured against rain, the Kiama Show which eventuates on…

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Junior Farmers' Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 January 1944 · page 1

The Gorringong Junior Farmers Club have included additional classes in their cattle sections for Australian Illawarra Shorthorns, and also for…

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Kiama Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 January 1944 · page 3

After six years of recess, the Kiama Show is being revived to-day (Saturday) and promises, to recapture much of its past glory which it…

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A.B.C. UNIT At J. F. Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 January 1944 · page 3

Mr. George Cullen, Secretary of the Gerringong District Junior Farmers Club advises that arrangements have been made for the mobile unit of the…

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Show Sidelights

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 February 1944 · page 3

A stirring feature in the afternoon was the spirited playing of the Wollongong Highland Pipe Band, and the children were fascinated by the very…

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Show Patron

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 February 1944 · page 3

Mr. G. A. Somerville, for so many years secretary to the Kiama Agricultural Society, and who was recently elected as Patron, has written…

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Weight Judging At Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 February 1944 · page 4

The correct weight of the fat bullock at the Kiama Show was 644½ Ibs The following four entrants for the competition each estimated 645 Ibs…

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Judges' Luncheon At Kiama Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 February 1944 · page 3

At the official luncheon of the Kiama Show held in the Church of England Parish Hall, the chief guests were the Minister for Local Government…

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Kiama Show Outstanding Success Civic Reception Accorded

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 February 1944 · page 1

For the revival of its annual Show after a lapse of six years the Kiama Agricultural and Horticultural Society found on Saturday last a perfect occasion, with ideal weather, and also an ideal Secretary. It is no disparagement of the work of anyone else to say that…

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Official Opening of Kiama Show Revival Justified

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 February 1944 · page 2

The Ceremony of the Official Opening of the Kiama show on Saturday last by the Minister for Local Government (Hon. J. McGirr) was combined with the civic reception tendered to the official visitors. It took place outside the secretary's office…

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Kiama Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 10

After a lapse of six years, the Kiama Show was revived last Saturday with an outstanding exhibition…

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Kiama Show Great Success

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 3

After a lapse of six years Kiama Show, which had ceased to function after its pavilion was destroyed by fire, was revived by holding…

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Berry Show Another Splendid Exhibition In Picturesque Surroundings

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 1

The Berry Patriotic Wartime Show on Saturday last was another excellent example of revived agricultural exhibitions on the South Coast. As with the Kiama Show a week earlier, it attracted a very large attendance, the weather was beautiful, and everyone…

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