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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1952

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State's First Regular Dairy Cattle Show "The Mecca of Cattle Breeders"

Kiama Independent · Saturday 26 January 1952 · page 2

A meeting of interested citizens be called by written invitation and an endeavour be made to obtain representation from Calderwood,…

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Spectacular Events at Austinmer Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 28 January 1952 · page 15

The large crowd of spectators that attended Austinmer surf carnival on Saturday was treated to a most thrilling exhibition of surf boat, surf board and surf ski racing…

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Big Prizes at Milton Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 28 January 1952 · page 2

MILTON—Prize money for Milton A. and H. Association show, will amount to £838. The woodchop prizes will be…

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Film Show For Church 'Carpet Fund'

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 28 January 1952 · page 9

Mr. and Mrs. Hans Escher have generously consented to show a new film in St. Micheal's Church Hall on Thursday…

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Fine Parade of Horses & Cattle at Kiama Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 28 January 1952 · page 4

A welcome change in the weather heralded the first day of Kiama's 104th annual Show on Saturday. The temperature on Friday had been a record 104 degrees, but Saturday morning broke…

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Editorial Successful Show

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 30 January 1952 · page 3

Expectations that the 104th Annual Kiama Show would be one of great [?]erit have been realised. In many ways this year's event surpassed all…

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A.l.p. Bans Youth Peace Carnival

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 January 1952 · page 11

SYDNEY, Tues.—Apart from a few people who had been misled, the only people supporting the Youth…

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Pavilion Entries Best Since War Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables Show Excellent Quality

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 30 January 1952 · page 3

The pavilion at Kiama Show was crammed with entries which were considered by spectators of many years standing to compare favourably with some of the best years. They said this year was easily the best since the war for number and quality of…

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Rover Scouts Swimming Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 21

Rover Scouts of the Area gathered at the Swimming Pool at Mt. Keira Scout Camp for their Annual Swimming Contest…

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Eighty Entries for Night Cycling Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 31

More than eighty entries have been received by the South Coast Bicycle Club for its carnival to be held at…

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Port Surf Boat Wrecked at Freshwater Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 32

The Port Kembla Surf Club's surf boat, "Illawarra II" was almost cut in two at the Freshwater carnival on…

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Interesting Trade Displays At Dapto's Annual Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 10

Trade displays at Dapto Show more numerous than in previous years and covered a wide range from heavy motor vehicles…

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£50 Donation to W'gong Show Scty

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 2

President of Wollongong Show Society (Mr. W. Simpson) said this week he had received a generous, donation of £50…

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Record Cattle Entries For 64th Berry Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 1

The number of cattle entries for the 64th annual Berry Show next Friday and Saturday is expected to create a record, according toi secretary, Mr. Arthur Gillian, yesterday…

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Colourful Autumn Flower Show to Be Held

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 2

The Wollongong Horticultural Society's annual autumn flower show, to be held in Wollongong next Saturday, will be…

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Electrician Killed at Berry Show

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 February 1952 · page 1

NOWRA, Fri.—Jack Dow, 25, married, of Prince's Highway, Berry, an electrician employed…

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Behind the Scenes at Kiama Show

Kiama Independent · Saturday 2 February 1952 · page 3

The ladies of the R. S. L. Auxiliary catered for luncheon and afternoon tea during the two days. Mrs. Abbott, President of the Auxiliary,…

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Milton Prepares for Annual Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 4 February 1952 · page 15

Milton A. & H. Society at its meeting last Tuesday night, discussed preparations for its 1952 show to be held Feb. 22 and 23…

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Shakespeare Takes a Back Seat when Britain Celebrates its "Mop Fair"

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 4 February 1952 · page 1

STRATFORD-ON-AVON is a "must" for the majority of overseas visitors to Britain and is also highly thought of by the British themselves, Who come to see the…

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Surf Men Ban 'Peace Carnival'

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 February 1952 · page 14

SYDNEY, Tues.—The Surf Lifesaving Association of Australia has rejected a proposal by the…

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