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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

156 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 8

Kiama Show Nearing Century

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1947 · page 3

The 99th Kiama Agricultural Show will he held to-day (Saturday) and no effort has been spared to make the event an outstanding success…

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At the Show Pigmy Woman from Africa

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1947 · page 6

Ubangi, a diminutiive lady from Central Africa, figuring in Dave T. Meekin's side-show at the Show, was in her native habitant, a…

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Kiama Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 January 1947 · page 1

The Kiama Agricultural and Horticultural Society, now in its 99th year, held its Annual Show on Saturday last. The Show was a record…

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Austinmer Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 January 1947 · page 7

A carnival, comprising housie-housie and other entertainments, conducted by the Austinmer R.S.L. and the Bulli Ambulance, on Austinmer beach, over…

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Dapto Show Preparations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 January 1947 · page 7

At a meeting of the Dapto A. & H. Committee last Friday night, it was discovered that with the recent alterations to the grounds, it is now…

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Show Dates Clash

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 January 1947 · page 7

From expressions of opinion around the shows it is evident a strong feeling of resentment is in evidence not only in the Jamberoo district but…

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Corrimal Flower Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 January 1947 · page 13

The Corrimal Returned Soldiers' Flower Show on Saturday, February 8th is expected to break the record established last year. Apart from…

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Dog Show at Corrimal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 January 1947 · page 13

The Wollongong Kennel club will hold a championship Dog Show at the rear of the Corrimal Returned Soldiers' Club, in conjunction with…

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Berry Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1947 · page 3

To-day (Saturday) many people from this district will be making tracks to Berry for the annual show. The Show will be held, as it was…

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Berry Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 February 1947 · page 1

The weather was perfect for Berry Show on Saturday last. It was warm and yet there was a delightfully cool breeze which combined…

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Wollongong Health Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Dr. E. S. A. Meyers, Medical Officer of Health, announced yesterday that arrangements had been finalised for a Health Exhibition, which is to be held…

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Wollongong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 6

This year's Wollongong Show promises to be a true "shop window" of the district, for in addition to the cattle, and ring and…

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Boy Scouts Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 2

The South Illawarra District, which comprises of all Scout Groups between Port Kembla and Kiama will hold a swimming carnival at Port…

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Boy Scouts. Swimming Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 5

The South Illawarra District, which comprises all Scout Groups between Port Kembla and Kiama, will hold a swimming carnival at…

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Corrimal Returned Soldiers' Club. Annual Horticultural Show and Dog Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 6

These two big events win be held tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon. The Flower Show will take place in the hall and the Dog Show in the…

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C.R.M. Horticultural Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 9

There has been a rush of entries for the Horticulture Arts, Crafts and Hobbies Show scheduled for this Saturday, and not only will…

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Health Exhibition At Wollongong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 2

Dr. E. S. A. Meyers, Medical Officer of Health, announced last week that arrangements had been finalised for a Health Exhibition, which is to…

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Surf Carnival At Shellharbour

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 5

The Shellharour Surf Club which was only reformed in 1945 held its first Annual Carnival on Saturday last…

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Show Notes

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 14

The rain over the week-end caused some anxiety among the Wollongong Committee. Many visits were paid to the Showground to…

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