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Shows & fairs, 1950

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Six Metal Unions to Show Cause

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 May 1950 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday—Six metal trades unions, with a total membership of 200,000 have been summoned to show cause why…

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Buzmark's Next Race At A.J.C. Winter Carnival

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 May 1950 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Following an impressive train at Randwick this morning, trainer Harry Plant said that Buzmark would have his next Farce at the A.J.C. Winter Carnival, on June 10…

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350 Dolls in Striking Exhibition

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 25 May 1950 · page 27

350 dolls, varying from 3 inches to 2 feet in height will be shown in the exhibition being organised by St. Michael's Ladies' Guild in…

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Building Applications Show Big Increase

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 25 May 1950 · page 23

Building applications before last night's meeting of Greater Wollongong Council were valued at £118,872, the highest figure for several months. Applications included seventeen…

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International Exhibition

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 29 May 1950 · page 1

Masterpieces from Britain's national collections, as well as specimens of contemporary paint ing and sculpture decorate the…

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New Homely Friday Night Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 29 May 1950 · page 3

"I'll Pay That One", a new weekly programme of homely fun with simple quizzes compered by John Juan, will be heard on Fridays at 8.30 p.m. over 2FC, starting next Friday. In the new session John Juan, will invite people from all walks…

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Doll and Pet Show at Balgownie

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 29 May 1950 · page 2

Members of. the Balgownie Mothers' Club are holding a Doll and Pet Show at the Balgownie School next Wednesday…

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Ipswich Show

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 31 May 1950 · page 1

Mr. George Alexander, of Kiama, who acted as judge of the A.I.S. section at the Queensland Pastoral and Agricultural Society's Show at…

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Calf Prices Show Big Rise at Unanderra

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 June 1950 · page 2

Unusually high prices were paid for all stock at the weekly sales at Unanderra on Tuesday. Prices exceeded those of last…

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Rail Excursions to Royal Show Sought

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 2

At the instance of Mr. S. J. Cook, Dapto Show Society has recommended to the South Coast Agricultural Societies'…

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Amazing Variety in St. Michael's Doll Show

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 2

The Doll Show which opened in St. Michael's Parish Hall, Wollongong, yesterday is an amazing exhibition of one…

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Progressive Year For Dapto Show Society; Credit Balance of £676

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 4

Considerable progress was reported in a successful year's activities on the part of the Committee of Dapto A. & H. Society, in statements presented to the annual meeting…

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Dapto Show Society Has Good Year

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 8 June 1950 · page 25

An increase in membership of 110, bringing the total up to 585, a credit balance of £676/10/ compared with an overdraft of…

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Boys' Soccer Carnival Arranged

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 9 June 1950 · page 7

For two years the boys of the Illawarra District have been eagerly looking forward to conducting the biggest Soccer…

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Surfers See Film of Carnival

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 9 June 1950 · page 2

Officials and their friends on Wednesday night at the North Wollongong Surf Club viewed the coloured film taken by Dr…

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Big Soccer Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 12 June 1950 · page 15

For two years the boys of the Illawarra District have been eagerly looking forward to…

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British Motor Cycles on Show in America

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 12 June 1950 · page 5

Thousands of motor-cycle-minded Americans attended the Grand Central Palace, New York, recently to inspect the pick of Britain's motor cycle products…

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60 Hurt in Hockey Carnival

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 June 1950 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday. — Three ambulance officers attended more than 60 injured players in the final day of the Country…

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'Labor Has Not Given Bulli Fair Go"—Strachaii

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 June 1950 · page 3

The Liberal Candidate for Bulli (Mr. Les Strachan) said yesterday the Labor Government had not given the people…

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Women Hockey Players Prepare for Next Week's State Carnival

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 June 1950 · page 5

Next week the Illawarra women hockey players will be amongst 500 players who are to compete in Country Week. Matches will be staged at Rushcutters' Bay Oval. The Illawarra "A" Grade side…

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