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Shows & fairs, 1954

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"Marked Individuality" at Artists' Exhibition

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 1 March 1954 · page 2

Work of members of the Illawarra Society of Artists showed marked individuality, which was sincere, and very commendable, Mr. Douglas Dundas said…

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Presbyterian Sunday School Flower Show

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 1 March 1954 · page 5

Lovely dahlias, roses, zinnias and collections of mixed flowers, examples of flower arrangements and floral art, and entries in a cooking competition were set out in the Wollongong Presbyterian Sunday School Hall on Saturday…

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South Coast Cyclists Show Improved Form

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 1 March 1954 · page 11

Outstanding form by district riders against strong Sydney opposition at the South Coast Cycle Club's meeting on Saturday night has forced keen judges…

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£700 Profit Expected From W'gong Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 1 March 1954 · page 1

In a report to last meeting of Wollongong Show Committee, the honorary, treasurer (Mr. J. P. Brown) said he…

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Colourful Display at Thirroul 21St Flower Show

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 5

Despite the heavy rain on Saturday morning, the Thirroul and District Horticultural Society's 21st Anniversary Autumn Show, held in the Soldiers'…

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"Interesting But Uneven Show"

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 2

The third annual exhibition of the Illawarra Society of Artists is an interesting if uneven show. HOW CRITIC SEES ARTISTS' WORK It is dominated by land…

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Flood Fund Cinema Show

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 1

A picture night in aid of the Flood Relief Fund will be held at Gerringong to-night (Wednesday). All takings will go to the…

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At the Carnival "Illawarra Best"

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 37

If there was a trophy for the "best and fairest" surfer in the branch this season, the honour would undoubtedly be bestowed on North Wollongong junior, Ron Morris. Competing in his third Branch Championship Carnival, Ron, did…

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World Tennis Stars in W'gong Exhibition

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 12

Four of the world's top tennis players will compete in an exhibition at McCabe Park Courts next Wednesday night. The players are Mervyn…

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Leading Illawarra Surfers to Swim at Gerringong Carnival

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1954 · page 14

Most of the Illawarra champions will compete at the Gerringong Surf Club's picnic carnival on Sunday. It will be the last carnival in the Illawarra…

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Tennis Exhibition On

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 8 March 1954 · page 3

[?] followers all along the Coast are anxiously awaiting the big tennis exhibition at MacCabe Park next Wednesday…

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Illawarra Lifesavers Thrill Big Carnival Crowd

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 8 March 1954 · page 10

Illawarra's leading surfers yesterday delighted a crowd of more than 500 with an exhilarating display of surfing at the Gerringong Club's picnic carnival. The carnival marked…

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Royalty Will Loan Pieces For Famous Antique Dealers' Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 8 March 1954 · page 2

Pieces loaned from the collections of members of the Royal Family will be displayed at Britain's famous Antique Dealers,' Fair, to be held under the patronage of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother from June 9 to 24…

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Royal Show Visit For Country Boys

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 8 March 1954 · page 2

The Young Australia League invites country school boys aged from 10 to 17 years to visit Sydney during Easter to…

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Thirroul Flower Show Rain Affects Standard of Exhibits

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 8 March 1954 · page 5

Despite the heavy rain on Saturday morning the Thirroul Horticultural Show was a success. Things did not look very promising, but about 12 o'clock the clouds cleared away and it turned out a nice afternoon…

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Exhibition by Tennis Champions

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 March 1954 · page 11

The Australian tennis champion, Mervyn Rose, together with three of Australia's leading tennis…

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Unanderra-figtree Red Cross Raises £50 at Flower Show

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 March 1954 · page 5

A total of £50 was raised at the 10th annual autumn flower show of the Unanderra-Figtree Branch of the Red Cross Society, held on Saturday at the Shire…

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Tennis Exhibition Tonight

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 March 1954 · page 9

Seats are still available for tonight's tennis exhibition by four of Australia's leading tennis…

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Visitor Enjoys Art Show (To the Editor)

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 March 1954 · page 7

Sir, As a visitor to y[?] city I strayed into an a[?]exhibition in Crown. [?] yesterday afternoon an[?]…

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Surf Club Relay Teams to Clash at W'gong Swim Carnival

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 March 1954 · page 12

Ten-man aside relay teams from the Wollongong and North Wollongong Surf Clubs will clash at Sunday's swimming carnival at the Continental Baths…

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