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384 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 20
This afternoon's surf carnival at Stanwell Park will provide plenty of interest for the general public as it is the last carnival prior to the branch championships. If the present fine weather…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →A flintless lighter that needs filling with fuel only once in every two or three months is to be shown at the 1951 British Industries Fair which opens oh April 30 in London and Birmingham and continues until May 11…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →This is Wollongong's Show week and this 1951 show, opening on Wednesday and continuing for four days, will provide a pointer to the growing needs of the district and indicate the progress over recent years…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Eight first prizes, including the Joint Coal Board Trophy for the South Coast Dahlia Championship, went to Mr. A. Winley for his entries in the dahlia sections at the Autumn…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →With gale and attendance figures broken during both days, the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association Diamond Jubilee Show on Friday, Saturday and Saturday night established that district as the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Visitor to Wollongong's 1951 Jubilee show will park their cars in a parking area outside the showground In previous year visitors have been allowed to, park their vehicles on the ground…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The 1951 Wollongong Show, which opens tomorrow, promises to fee one of the best on record. With record entries, the reorganisation of the ground facilities, and prospects of fine…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The President of the Wollongong Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society (Mr. W. Simpson) last night issued the following statement on prospects for the 1951 Show: "Everything points to this being a record show. Entries…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Illawarra Branch S.L.S.A. of Australia will conduct its 1950-51 Championships at Thirroul Beach on Sate day afternoon. In conjunction with the Championships the third and final round of the R. & R. Elimination Heats will be held…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Officials of the Thirraul Surf Club are busy preparing for Saturday's Branch Championship carnival…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →A special range of carpets, imported exclusively for Slater's Furniture Store, of Wollongong, is a special feature of the firm's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Wollongong A.H. and I. Society's 1951 Show begins this morning and continues for three days. This year there will be night sessions on both Friday and Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Australian-made chenille and all its uses, are portrayed by J. T. Sykes and Sons, Wollongong, on their stand in the Hall of…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Given fine weather, Wollongong's 1951 Jubilee Show, which begins today, should, break most existing records. No previous show has undergone such careful and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →For more than 20 years (she won't say exactly how many) Miss "Billy Halliday has been an integral part of the Annual…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Entries in the section for schoolchildren are heavy this year, and the work is of a Very high standard. This is the first…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The various phases of the manufacture of linoleum is the feature of the 'display by A. N. Askew Pty. Ltd. in. the Hall…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Two City of Greater Wollongong Council electrical gangs, of 11 men each, have worked since Monday to prepare the giant lighting system to illuminate the Friday and Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Rhododendrons and zaleas in flower will be found among, the array of shrubs arid plants that take up the Sunray. Nurseries…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →"Brother, this is the biggest collection of tent shows we've ever had at Wollongong"-that's the way a sideshow proprietor has decribed this year's collection of canvas attractions on the eastern side of the Main Show Ring—an avenue of freaks and bizarre exhibits…
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