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Shows & fairs, 1953

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"Give Preference to Unionists 'Fair Trial,'" Minister Asks

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 14 December 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sun.—An appeal to the people of New South Wales to give preference to unionists a "fair trial" was made today by the Minister for Labor and Industry (Mr. A. Landa). He was addressing a…

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Changes at Wollongong Annual Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 14 December 1953 · page 4

In an effort to avoid the over-crowding at the annual Show, Wollongong A.H. & I. Society will introduce several charges…

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The Show of the Coast North Illawarra to Stage Second Big Stage

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 December 1953 · page 8

North Illawarra A.H. & I. Society — the youngest on the coast — will stage another big show on its picturesque ground, at the foot of Bulli Pass, for two days and two nights, commencing on New Year's Day. The second show, as was the…

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Reidtown and District CARNIVAL

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 17 December 1953 · page 30

As a result of the carnival organised by Towradgi Surf Club and held at the Beach last Friday night, the club funds should…

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Bunkhouse Show for Legacy

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 17 December 1953 · page 35

Popular radio artist, George Poster will present his Bunkbouse Show in the Civic Theatre Next Tuesday, 22nd December at…

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Albion Park Show Preparations

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 18 December 1953 · page 7

Since the middle of last month voluntary working parties of members of the Albion Park Show…

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Wollongong Show Attractions to Be "Best Yet"

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 18 December 1953 · page 9

The lay out of side shows and other attractions at next year's Wollongong Show will be…

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Carnival Change

Kiama Independent · Saturday 19 December 1953 · page 6

By permission of Kiama Council, the site for the annual R.S.L. Carnival on New Year will be changed to opposite the Hotel Brighton…

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Prominent Surfers To Miss Today's Carnival

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 December 1953 · page 16

The absence of several leading surfers has considerably weakened the fields in several events at today's surf carnival at Woonona. The Corrimal twins…

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Diamond Jubilee Show Will Reflect Progress

Kiama Independent · Saturday 19 December 1953 · page 5

Albion Park A.H. & I. Association's Committee is endeavouring to make the 1954 Albion Park Show, 8-9 January an exhibition that will reflect…

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Albion Park Show Will Reflect District's Progress

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 December 1953 · page 12

The President of the Albion Park A.H. & I. Association (Mr. A. S. Thomas) said last night the committee was endeavouring to make the 1954 Albion Park…

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Correction In J.F. Class At Bulli Show

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 December 1953 · page 13

The Vice-President of the Bulli Show Committee (Mr. Gordon Hutton) has corrected, a stipulation…

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Next Cycling Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 21 December 1953 · page 4

The next Cycling Carnival at MacCabe Park track will be held on January 9. No races will be conducted…

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At the Carnival Woonona — Last

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 21 December 1953 · page 2

Kiama club was the unlucky club at the Woonona carnival last Saturday. These fellows travelled in the…

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North Scoops Pool At Woonona Surf Carnival

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 21 December 1953 · page 11

North Wollongong scooped the pool in the water events at the Woonona surf carnival on Saturday, highlighting their performances with a victory over the Australian champions, Wollongong, in the boat race…

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Beer for Albion Park Show

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 21 December 1953 · page 2

The Albion Park Show Committee has succeeded in obtaining a beer quota for the forthcoming show…

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George Foster to Star in Legacy Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 21 December 1953 · page 23

Popular radio comedian George Foster will star in the "Bunkhouse Show," which will be held in Wollongong's Civic…

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Gracie Fields sends Greetings in Wilfrid Thomas Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 21 December 1953 · page 6

"TURKEY TIME," the Wilfrid Thomas Show on December 21 (Monday, 8.15 p.) from 2FC) opens with a…

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Australia Has "Lion's Share" of Queen's Broadcast 20 countries will contribute to Commonwealth-wide show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 21 December 1953 · page 1

AUSTRALIA will have the lion's share of this year's Round the World Christmas Broadcast on December 25,…

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Queen At T.V. Show

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 23 December 1953 · page 1

Shortly before leaving England on the journey to Australia the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visited the B.B.C. television studios…

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