Woonom School Fair Profit of £578
A profit of £378 was made at the Continental Fair in aid of the Woonona Public School. The fair was organised by the…
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New President for Wollongong Show Wolimgong iSHOW
At the monthly meeting of the Wollongong Show Society on Tuesday night Mr. W. Simpson was elected unopposed to the position as President of the Wollongong Show Society for…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Thrilling Racing at Opening of Cycling Carnival
The opening night of speed cycling at McCabe Park on Friday night attracted a record crowd. Racing was keen and thrilling finishes concluded every event…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Side Show Location May Be Changed
At the committee meeting of the Wollongong Show Society on Tuesday night, dissatisfaction was expressed by many members…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →£25 Raised For Albion Park Show Society
At a euchre party and dance in aid of the Albion Park Show Society, £25 was raised…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →W'gong Show Society Elects New President
At a meeting of the Wollongong Show Society on Tuesday night, Mr. W. Simpson (nominated by Mr. Lindsay Maynes) was unanimously elected President…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →1950 Royal Show
Announcement by the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. that the schedule for the 1950 Royal Easter Show is now in the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Brilliant Riding at Cycling Carnival
During the cycling gala held at McCabe Park last Friday night, heavy rain fell. Visiting and local cyclists, however, asked officials to continue Witt the programme. The track did not appear to be…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Corrimal Takes R. & R. at Opening Surf Carnival
Corrimal won the senior R. and R. at the first of the Illawarra Surf Canivals held at Corrimal Beach last Saturday; while North Wollongong members won both the senior swimming events…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Corrimal Carnival Opens Season's Contests
Bright, colourful costumes, keenly-contested surf races and thrilling beach events marked the Corrimal Surf Carnival—the first of the 1949-50 season—as an outstanding success…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Sparkling variety show at Corrimal
The Strand Theatre, Corrmal, last Thursday night was well filled with an audience which enjoyed a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →North Club Is Keen for Next CARNiVAL
After the Corrimal carnival, the North Club R. & R. team were hard at it on Sunday, determined, to reverse the decision…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Kiama Show Will Be Opened by Mr. J. J. Cahill
At the Kiama A. and H. Society Committee meeting, notification was received of the acceptance by the Minister for…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Flower Show At Gerringong
A meeting of the Gerringong District Horticultural and Industrial Association was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night when the President…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Splendid Variety Show at Woonona
Although star comedian Jack Gardiner was an absentee the grand revue presented at the Royal Theatre, Bulli, last Thursday night went with a swing from start to finish, and was voted a huge success by a large and enthusiastic audience…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Wollongong Carnival
Wollongong Club will hold a carnival on its green on Boxing Day. As an early start is essential,…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Venetian Carnival at Wollongong
Wollongong Club members are reminded that butts or unsold tickets for the Boat Fund are to be returned no later than…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Rider Disqualified at Night Cycling Carnival
Brilliant Wollongong cyclist Brian Rudd was disqualified after a thrilling win in the first heat of the Lightning Handicap, at Friday night's McCabe Park cycling meeting…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Notes From the Surf Clubs Austinmer Ready for Carnival
Austinmer Surf Life Saving Club members are busy making up gear and arranging it in readiness for the big day on…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Junior Farmers Stop Show As Tribute To Dead Member
At the Jamberoo J.F.C. Show, ring events were suspended and the assembly stood in silence at the hour when the funeral…
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