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Shows & fairs, 1953

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Britain's Latest Aircraft on Show

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 November 1953 · page 3

Striking demonstration of speed, power and manoeuvrability from Britain's latest aircraft…

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Carnival Week

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 4 November 1953 · page 4

Players in the Kiama District Tennis Association's competitions are to be asked to give their names to officials if they are available for…

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Judith "Stole" The Rotary Show "Girl of the Day" Was the Title Given to Miss Judith Cochrane, of Albion Park, Prominent Among the Junior Farmers' Movement, at the Very Successful Rotary Conference at Kiama on

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 4 November 1953 · page 1

To aid them in their search for ways and means of helping folk on the land, Rotarians had three speakers from the industry, a practising…

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Scots Fair at Dapto

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 November 1953 · page 3

Flowers, competitive exhibits and decorated starts contributed to the colourful atmosphere of…

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£200 Raised At Gay Scots Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 5 November 1953 · page 27

The Woonona Presbyterian Church's annual Scots Fair, held in the Woonona School of Arts, raised over £200 for…

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Pioneers' Hall Carnival Prizes

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 6 November 1953 · page 4

Prizes for the wood-chopping contest, for the Pensioners' Hall carnival on November 28 at the…

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More Room for Show Display

Kiama Independent · Saturday 7 November 1953 · page 3

There will be more room for the pavilion display at Kiama annual Show in the New Year. The A. and H. Association have…

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West Wollongong Methodist Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 9 November 1953 · page 10

MASSES of asparagus fern and paper daffodils made the stalls at the Spring fair, held by the West Wollongong…

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Surf Carnival Dates Allotted

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 9 November 1953 · page 12

Three Illawarra surf clubs failed in their application to hold surf carnivals this season. They were Wollongong…

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Twelve Clubs Allocated Surf Carnival Dates

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 9 November 1953 · page 1

Twelve district Surf Clubs were allocated carnival dates at the meeting of the Illawarra branch on Saturday night. The first carnival will be held at Shelharbour on Saturday fortnight November 28…

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Bristol Cars at Motor Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 9 November 1953 · page 8

New British cars shown at this year's International Motor Show, held at Earls Court, London, included the "Bristol" 404 Sports Coupe and the "Bristol" 403 saloon. THE 404 is powered by a 100-B…

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"A Fair Catch"

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 12 November 1953 · page 6

"It's a fair catch," was the alleged admission of a defendant who did not appear at the Wollongong Court on Tuesday…

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Dry Show-Or Wet Show? Mention of Kiama's 1954—Royal Year—show Being Wet in One Respect or "Dry" in Another Was Made When the A. AND H. Committee Met on

Kiama Independent · Saturday 14 November 1953 · page 1

The Committee are planning to run their own publican's booth but have been given no assurance that they will get a supply from the…

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The News Behind the News Fair Warning!

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 16 November 1953 · page 1

A car parked well out from the kerb in Burelli St. the other day had a large placard on the back…

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1953 Motor Show Smashes All Records

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 16 November 1953 · page 2

The Earl's Court Motor Show, on its fiftieth anniversary, drew bigger crowds from all over the country, and more overseas visitors than ever before in its history. About 600,000 home visitors passed through the turnstiles…

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Effects of Modern Glass Treatments on Show at O'brien's

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 16 November 1953 · page 3

Many people may think "just a piece of glass" is all that is required in windows when planning their home. Experts have better answers at an…

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Brian Westbury Star of Brats v. Gentlemen Carnival

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 November 1953 · page 11

Fifteen-year-old Brian Westbury was the outstanding star in the annual carnival of "Brats v Gentlemen" at North Beach on Sunday…

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Great Bible Exhibition Tomorrow

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 November 1953 · page 4

A great Bible Exhibition entitled "THE WAY" opens in St. Michael's Hall, Wollongong, tomorrow…

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Bibles of All Ages, Languages on Show

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 20 November 1953 · page 11

"The Bible is the only solution to the world's problems," said Mr. W. S. Musgrave, at the opening last night of the British and Foreign Bible Society's…

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Water Committee For A.P. Show

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 November 1953 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Albion Park Show Committee, Mr. F. Graham, was appointed to form a…

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