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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1952

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Successful Scots Fair at Dapto

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 September 1952 · page 5

There was a good attendance on Saturday afternoon at Dapto when the Mayoress (Mrs. J. J…

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Angry Clash at Show Ground Trust Meeting

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 October 1952 · page 7

Showground Trust Vice-President (Mr. Clive Nicholson) last night accused fellow trustee, Ald. Don Beaton, of making a "foul and low" allegation, during a…

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Donations to Show Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 2 October 1952 · page 6

Donations to the Wollongong Show Society sponsoring, ring events are already being received. Arnotts' have advised that they…

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Doll Show at Corrimal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 2 October 1952 · page 22

The Doll Show organised by the girls of the Corrimal Public. School in aid of the Ladies; Auxiliary was an unqualified…

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Homes Ballot Was Fair and Proper, Says Mayor

Kiama Independent · Saturday 4 October 1952 · page 1

A STATEMENT THAT THE RECENT HOUSING COMMISSION BALLOT AT JAMBEROO WAS CONDUCTED IN A "FAIR AND…

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Pigs Coming Back to Show

Kiama Independent · Saturday 4 October 1952 · page 1

Pigs will make a re - appearance at the Albion Park A. & H. Show in January, after an absence from the schedule for many years…

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A.I.S. Judge at Melbourne Show

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 6 October 1952 · page 4

Mr. Harry Cook of "Glendalough", Unanderra, Writes that he did not judge the A.I.S. cattle at…

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Exhibition Dancing at W'gong Festival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 9 October 1952 · page 23

The Richard John's Dance Festival, held in the Wollongong R.S.L. Hall featured charming dance exhibitions which were well received by the large gathering present. Pupils of the Richard Johns…

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W'gong Flower Show Planned

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 9 October 1952 · page 13

Wollongong Horticultural Society recently held its first spring meeting, following a winter recess. The Society's…

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Bulli Show Response "Terrific"

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 10 October 1952 · page 7

"Local response has been terrific," Ald. Squires told Northern Zone aldermen at Wednesday night's…

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Spring Flower Show

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 13 October 1952 · page 9

Wollongong Horticultural Society will hold its annual spring flower show at Coniston Hall on Saturday…

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Kiama Show Society

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 13 October 1952 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Society was held on Wednesday night, the president, Mr. H. Lyons, in the…

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Guy Grittenden's 2Wl Radio Round-up Biographical Musical Show Starts Tuesday Night

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 13 October 1952 · page 2

WITH a Song, in My Heart a weekly half-hour feature based on the lives and works of the makers of modern music, is…

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Trophies For Baby Show

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 October 1952 · page 4

For the baby show to be held in conjunction with the fete in the grounds of the Wollongong Hospital in…

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High Hopes for Pavilion Show

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 15 October 1952 · page 1

A record number of entries for the pavilion display section of the next Kiama A. and H. Show is anticipated by the stewards, Mr. C. Raison told…

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Corrimal News Carnival Dance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 October 1952 · page 21

The assembly hall at the C.J.H.S. was the scene of a gay and very enjoyable carnival dance organised by the Parents…

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Colorful Flower Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 October 1952 · page 3

Arrangements were finalised at Monday's meeting of the Wollongong Horticultural Society for the Society's…

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Children Give Delightful Show

Kiama Independent · Saturday 18 October 1952 · page 6

Children of the Primary School and the Kindergarten children staged a delightful show for over 200 adults at the Parish Hall on Wednesday in…

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Premier To Open Bulli Show

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 October 1952 · page 5

The Premier (Mr. J. J. Cahill) yesterday informed Mr. L. B. Kelly, M.L.A., that he…

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Roses Magnificent at Wollongong Spring Flower Show

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 20 October 1952 · page 2

Hundreds of roses made a magnificent display at the annual spring flower show held by the City of Wollongong Horticultural Society at Coniston Hall…

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