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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1946

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Swimming Carnival At Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 January 1946 · page 5

As a result of a donation of £5 by Mr. C. Howell, who was a guest at the Brighton Hotel, several local residents arranged for a swimming…

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Governor-general for Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 1

It is probable the Governor-General and the Duchess of Gloucester will attend the annual show of the Wollongong A.H. & I…

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Ambulance Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1946 · page 3

The carnival being held in Central Park, Kiama, in aid of the Kiama Ambulance, got away to a flying start on Thursday night…

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Albion Park Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1946 · page 5

The big event in the district on Saturday next will be the Albion Park Show. This will be the first Show since the 1942 show was…

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Kiama Show Goes on

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1946 · page 3

Despite severe drought conditions prospects generally appear bright for the forthcoming Kiama Agricultural Show to be held on the 26th…

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Albion Park Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 January 1946 · page 3

All roads lead to Albion Park today (Saturday) for the revival of the Park Show after a lapse of some years…

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Kiama News the Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 7

There is promise of a good Show on Saturday. Nothing succeeds like success and it is an axiom that one good show makes another; there are no two…

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There Was Beer at the Show Last Minute Decision for Albion Park

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 8

There was beer at the Albion Park Victory Show last Saturday and it was there only because of the persistent efforts of the Member for…

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Ambulance Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 5

The Ambulance Carnival in Central Park which has been closed for a few nights resumed again on Thursday night and will close on…

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Kiama Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 3

To-day (Saturday) will be a big day at Kiama when the first Show since peace came to the world will be held…

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Berry's Victory Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 4

The Berry Victory Show takes place on Saturday, 2nd February, and thanks to the rain, and the good organisation of the members of the…

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Official Opening Of Albion Park Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 4

The official opening of the Albion Park Show took place after lunch on Saturday afternoon last. The President of the Society…

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Kiama Show Even Better Than Last Year

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 January 1946 · page 1

Despite the drought Kiama Show turned out to be the most successful exhibition since the Show was revived, and as one…

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Gerringong to Have a Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 February 1946 · page 3

At the recent meeting of the Gerringong Patriotic Committee, the chairman, Ald. G. E. Chittick, asked the meeting to give direction…

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Berry Show a First Class Exhibition

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 February 1946 · page 1

Berry A. and H. Society Snow eventuated on Saturday last and like Kiama the previous week was one of the best yet held at Berry. The…

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Royal Show in 1947

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 February 1946 · page 3

Advice has been received from the Army authorities that the Showground will be vacated in sufficient time to enable the Royal…

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"Fibrolite" Homes Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 8
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Pictured above is one of the attractive models which will be on view at the "Fibrolite' 'Homes Exhibition, to be held at the Wollongong…

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"Fibrolite" Homes Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 6

The display of modern "Fibrolite" homes, together with designs, in the Wollongong Town Hall Annex, this week, has aroused a great deal of…

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"Homes" Exhibition at Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 16

The "Fibrolite" Homes exhibition at Wollongong Town Hall Annex has been attracting hundreds of prospective home builders daily…

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