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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1945

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57th Berry Show a Successful Exhibition Mr. Dedman's Speech

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 1

The 57th annual exhibition of the Berry Agricultural Society was held on Saturday last, and was very successful. Particularly in the cattle sections, the Show was excellent, with plenty of, competition, and a very high standard of exhibits. A feature of the official…

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Surf News Nth. W'gong. Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 3

The annual carnival of North Wollongong Club was held last Saturday. Results Were:— March past, Corrimall, Woonona 2, North Wollongong 3;…

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Another Good Show Kiama Committee Meets

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1945 · page 4

It was stated at a meeting of the Kiama A. and. H. Society's committee held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday night that, allowing…

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J.f. Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1945 · page 3

The Gerringong Junior Farmers Club, by advertisement in this issue, announce that they are putting on a bigger and better Show this year…

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Moss Vale Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 February 1945 · page 2

As advertised in this issue, the Annual Show of the Berrima District Society will be held at Moss Vale on Friday and Saturday, March…

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 3

The Centenary Commemoration Show will be held on Easter Saturday and Monday (March 31st and April 2nd.)…

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Kiama Show Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1945 · page 4

Mr. S. E. Smith, secretary of the Ball committee, reports a very well attended meeting of ladies in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night…

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J.F. SHOW At Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 March 1945 · page 1

All roads will lead to Jamberoo to-day (Saturday) for the big event of the Junior Farmers Club Show, to be held on the Recreation Ground,…

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J.F. SHOW At Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 3

The Gerringong Junior Farmers Show eventuates in Jubilee Park, on Saturday next, March 10. The Minister for Education (Mr. Heffron) is…

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Jamberoo Junior Farmers Show a Great Success in Every Way New Pavilion Officially Opened

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 1

The Jamberoo Junior Farmers Club Show, held on Saturday last, and officially opened by the Minister for Education (Hon. E. H. Graham) was a great success, there being no less than 1500 entries in the different sections. The Show was officially filmed for world-wide…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 9

The annual show of the Wollongong A.H. & I. Society this year celebrates the centenerary of the Society. Show dates are Easter Saturday and…

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Dapto News Avondale J.f.c. Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 9

Interest in the forthcoming third annual Avondale J.F.C. Show on Saturday, March 17, is becoming more lively and the fact that on Saturday…

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KIAMA A. AND H. SOCIETY Monthly Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1945 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Kiama Agricultural Society was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday night, the…

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Gerringong Junior Farmers Show Bigger and Better Exhibition

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 1

The 9th Annual of the Gerringong District Junior Farmers Club was held on Jubilee Park on Saturday last, and as the President (Mr. G. E. Chittick) said, during the ten years since the Club's first Show eventuated on the beach these exhibitions have been getting…

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School Notes South Coast Swimming Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 March 1945 · page 3

Held at Wollongong last Tuesday, this carnival attracted entries from 13 schools. Kiama Central did well against schools with large…

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J.F. SHOW At Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1945 · page 3

The Weight guessing competition in connection with the recent Junior Farmers Show at Gerringong has been finalised. The correct weight…

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Wollongong's Commemoration Show

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 5

Celebrating its centenary, the Wollongong A.H. & I. Society has arranged many first class attractions for its show to be held on…

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Easter Monday Show Highlights

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 March 1945 · page 7

One of the features of Easter Monday's outstanding programme at Wollongong's Centenary Commemoration Show will be the State…

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Swimming Austinmer Club Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 April 1945 · page 7

The club held its first annual carnival on Easter Monday, with a cold southerly wind prevailing and a heavy sea which at times caused a surge in…

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Show For Victory

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 April 1945 · page 7

The Shell Show for Victory "The Last Enemy" which depicts the Diggers fighting their way through the New Guinea Campaign up to late…

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