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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1954

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Gerringong Guides' Athletic Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 7 October 1954 · page 43

The Girl Guides' annual' athletic carnival held at Geringong, was enjoyed by the girls despite the inclement…

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Wollongong Exhibitors In Sydney Art Show

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 8 October 1954 · page 10

SYDNEY, Thurs.- Vigorous art groups in Wollongong and Newcastle had encouraged the N.S.W. Arts Council to stage the "Art from the Country"…

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Gay Display at Scots Fair

Kiama Independent · Saturday 9 October 1954 · page 1

Kiama Presbyterian Church Ladies' Guild conducted their annual Scots Fair in the Church grounds on Wednesday…

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First Illawarra Surf Carnival on November 13

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 11 October 1954 · page 1

The surfing season in the Illawarra district will get under way competitively on Saturday, November 13, the earliest yet…

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Towradgi Surf Carnival

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 October 1954 · page 3

South Harbour of Sydney clubs will be invited to compete at Towradgi Surf Club's carnival on November 13…

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Paintings on Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 14 October 1954 · page 35

Mr. Leonard tons, R.A., will officially open an exhibition of paintings by David Aspden at Brandon Hall, Wollongong, on…

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Poultry Show at Dapto

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 October 1954 · page 3

The [?]ugural show of the Dapto Poultry Club will be held at the Dapto Showground on October 29…

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Woonona Scotch Fair Arrangements

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 15 October 1954 · page 4

Final arrangements for the Woonona Scotch Fair to be held at the Woonona Soldiers' Hall on October 30…

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Woonona P. & C Fair Week Later

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 15 October 1954 · page 4

The Annual Continental Fair organised by the Woonona Central School P. and C. Association will be held…

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Rose Show

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 October 1954 · page 3

The 52nd Annual Rose Show of the CongregationaL Church will be held today in the Presbyterian Church…

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Living costs show decline

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 October 1954 · page 1

CANBERRA, Fri.—The cost of living , in Australia in the first quarter of this financial year showed a slight drop. Figures released by the…

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New Models At London Motor Show

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 October 1954 · page 6

LONDON, Fri.—In preparation for this year's London Motor Show which opens on October 20 a…

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For Wollongong Exhibition

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 18 October 1954 · page 12

Action shot of Australian tennis star, George Worthington, who with several other top line players, will play in an exhibition at McCabe Park, Wollongong, on Sunday afternoon. Other members of the troupe…

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Ball Boys for Exhibition

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 18 October 1954 · page 1

Six boys have been named as ball boys for the Wollongong District Tennis Association's exhibition, at…

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3000 See Golf Exhibition

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 18 October 1954 · page 12

SYDNEY, Sun.—More than 3000 people watched leading Australian and American golfers, play…

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[?]ell Known Nowra Artist Opens David Aspden's First Exhibition

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 18 October 1954 · page 3

A well known Australian artist said by Wollongong on Saturday, he was mazed at the increasing interest in art which be had found in unexpected places…

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New Variety Show For Movie Fans

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 18 October 1954 · page 7

The new A.B.C. Variety, show Screen Serenade, which replaces They Gave Us Melody on Wednesday nights…

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Frazer for Exhibition

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 October 1954 · page 12

Neil Frazer is another world class player who will lake pari in exhibitions organised by the Wollongong Tennis Association at McCabe Park next Sunday. Firazer will be accompanying Ken…

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London Motor Show

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 20 October 1954 · page 2

In preparation for this year's London Motor Show which opens today (Wednesday) a number of British car…

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Road Accidents Show Increase

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 20 October 1954 · page 6

The number of road accidents in this district showed an increase of 42 over the previous year, according to a statistical review issued by the…

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