Holiday for Shoalhaven Show?
The Shoalhaven A. and H. Committee will make representations to the Shoalhaven Shire Council to apply for a…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Shows & fairs, 1951
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Rain Mars Dapto Show
Dapto's Annual Show last Friday and Saturday struck atrocious weather but despite it all the Committee continued on and with the co-operation of exhibitors, judges and public, staged…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Despite Rain, 1500 Attend Dapto Show
Despite consistent rain which fell throughout Saturday, nearly 1500 attended the final day of the Dapto Show. The gate takings for the dau amounted to £94/10/. The weather proved most…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Queen Sees Unique Dress Show
Queen Elizabeth was present recently at a unique pageant of period clothes worn by living models, who included such…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Margaret's Column More on Dapto Show
THE VEGETABLE part of the Dapto Show was a housewife's dream. Mr. Gray, the judge, said it was an excellent…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Boy Scout Notes Swimming Carnival
Rover Scouts from North Illawarra and Keira Districts competed for the annual area swimming championships at the Mt…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Bulli Surf Club Disappointed Over Carnival
Keen disappointment was felt by the members of the club a the cancellation of the annual carnival. Record entries had…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Holiday Arrangements At Kiama Post Office Show Day
Office will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. only. The usual first delivery of mail matter will be made by Postal Officers, and street letter…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Boy Scots' Activities Rover Swimming Carnival
Rover Scouts from North Illawarra and Keira Districts competed for the annual area swimming championships at the Mt…
Continued on Trove, page 29 →Corrimal Surf Carnival Struggle for R. & R. Supremacy
Coledale, North Wollongong, Thirroul and Corrimal are expected to put up a close struggle in the Rescue and Resuscitation Event at the Corrimal Surf Carnival next Saturday. In the writer's opinion…
Continued on Trove, page 25 →Gerringong Variety Show
The 'Gong Variety Show attracted a big crowd to the Gerringong Town Hall on Friday night, despite very inclement…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Milan Show
The 23rd Italian Motor Cycle Show held in Milan recently proved to be the centre of attraction of many interesting models. Some of the strangest machines…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Water Events Cancelled at Corrimal Carnival
Owing to rough and dangerous seas, all water events at the Corrimal carnival on Saturday, with the exception of the senior surf race, were cancelled. Beach races were held. A strong southerly wind whip…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Another Ill Fated Illawarra Surf Lite-Saving Carnival
The bad luck which has dogged the Illawarra Surf Life Saving carnivals this year continued last Saturday when at Corrimal, big seas forced officials to abandon all water events after the running of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Splendid Entries At Kiama Show Rain Mars Attendance
"I have never been on a showground before where the setting was more picturesque. You should be very proud of your Show." This was stated by the Minister for Commerce…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Governor To Open Show At Campbelltown
The feature of the Campbelltown Show, which is to be held on Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31, is the fact that the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Port's Surf Carnival on
This is Port Kembla Sur[?] Club's busy week. The Port Kembla carnival will be held on Saturday. Aid…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Council to Decorate for Show
The Greater Wollongong City Council will again assist the Wollongong Show Society during Show Week, and decorate…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Kiama Show Breaks Another Record--gate £651
Kiama Show which was held on Saturday and Monday last, broke the previous record of gate takings established last year by £45, despite the fact that a heavy shower of rain on Saturday, during the official opening and grand parade, no…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Splendid Entertainment at Ulladulla Carnival
Held in delightful sunshine the Australia Day Carnival at the War Memorial grounds, Ulladulla, on Monday, attracted a large crowd. The Milton-Ulladulla district war memorial and the Ulladulla-Milton ambulance will benefit greatly by the…
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