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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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Benefit Concert

The Campbelltown News · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 1

Again the people of Campbelltown are appealed to in the cause of charity, but on this occasion it is not giving without receiving, yet contributions…

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Scouts Concert

The Campbelltown News · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 1

The Scouts, Cubs, and supporters were more than pleased with the success of the entertainment held in the Campbelltown Town…

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Catholic Ball

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 3

On Friday last the annual Catholic hall was held at the Picton Town Hall and as in previous years, was a pronounced success. Visitors…

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Operetta and Concert. The Misses Vernon’s Pupils

The Campbelltown News · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 1

It cannot be said the weather on Monday night was as kind as many would have wished for the Campbelltown Auxiliary Hospital Concert…

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The Hospital Ball. Thursday, July 12th. Lucky Number Competition

The Campbelltown News · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 1

On Thursday evening of next week the Annual Ball, under the auspices of the Campbelltown Hospital Auxiliary Committee, takes place in the Town…

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Hinton Benefit Concert

The Campbelltown News · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 1

On Friday night last, the Benefit Concert given by the Railway Vaudeville Society, in aid of the widow and children of the late C. Hinton, was a…

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Railway A Tramway Institute Concert

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 2

On Friday week, several members of the Railway and Tramway Eistedfodd visited Picton, when they gave a concert in the Town Hall, to…

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M.U.I.O.O.F. Annual Ball

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 July 1928 · page 2

The annual ball, held under the auspices of the local M.U.I.O.O.F., eventuated in the Picton Town Hall on Friday week. The evening was…

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The Hospital Dance

The Campbelltown News · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 1

For the benefit of at least three public institutions—the Camden District Hospital, Renwick Hospital for Infants (Summer Hill), and the…

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Old Time Dance for Camden Hospital

The Campbelltown News · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 1

Could a vote be taken among the lovers of dancing in Campbelltown, “Is Jazz Dancing More Popular Than the Old Time Style?” we do think…

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Camden Hospital Ball and Children's Party

Camden News · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 4

It is perhaps needless to remind our readers of the fact that the Annual Ball and Children's Party in aid of the funds of the District Hosital will be held this year…

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Picton Musical Club Record Concert

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 August 1928 · page 2

It is said that the successful concert which was recently given in the Town Hall by members of the Picton Musical Club, proved not…

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For the Camden Hospital. Old Time Dance

The Campbelltown News · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 1

To say that old time dances are not as popular as they were before the dawn of the latest jazz, was not fairly decided on the evening of Tuesday,…

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The Masonic Ball. The Mayoress of Campbelltown fakes an Active Part

The Campbelltown News · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 1

On Thursday evening of last week, the thirty-fifth Annual Freemasons’ Ball was held in the Sydney Town Hall in aid of the Freemasons’ Benevolent…

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Tennis Ball

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 2

The first annual ball of St. Patrick's Tennis Club, Picton, eventuated in the Town Hall on Friday last, 3rd inst, and was a pronounced…

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Camden District Hospital Annual Ball and Children's Party. the Social Event of the Year

Camden News · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 1

The Camden Hospital Ball and Children's Party are more than social functions, they are annual gatherings for a charitable purpose. People over a wide district paying…

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Empire Pictures Future Screenings. "Uncle Toms Cabin" Booked for September 21st, 22nd and 23rd

Camden News · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 2

On Saturday next Camden picture patrons will have the opportunity of witnessing the screening for the first time in Australia of "The Hangman's House," in which…

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The Rifle Club Dance

The Campbelltown News · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 1

Members of the Campbelltown Rifle Club are emphatic in their remarks that they are the most happy and sociable of any kindred societies in…

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Endurance Dance and Social

The Campbelltown News · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 4

Last Saturday, Mr. Harry Ford who with Miss Byram are the Campbell-town candidates in the Rose Day United Charities Fund, held an all…

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Movie News Special Service from [?] Sound Synchronised Pictures. In Australia Next Year ?

The Campbelltown News · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 6

Sound pictures continue to be the absorbing topic in motion picture circles, and there is much speculation as to how soon they may be expected…

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