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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1929

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Picton Football Club Annual Ball

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 2

This was held in the Town Hall on Friday last, and although the attendance could have been better, there was a good gathering. The…

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The Pictures

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 2

"The Red Dance," which is coming to the Royal Pictures on Saturday night next is a gripping drama of mad hours of love for prince and peasant…

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Barker College Old Boys' Dance

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 4

The Barker College Old Boys' Union Dance will take place at the Ambassadors, Sydney, on 1st July. This should interest all local ex-students of…

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Band Visits Camden. Splendid Programme

Camden News · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 10

On Sunday afternoon last, the Helensburg Town Bunk visited Camden and played a programme of selections in Macarthur Park…

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Menangle News. Children's Ball

Camden News · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 7

On Saturday last, a children's plain and fancy dress ball was held by the Parents and Citizens' Association and proved most successful in every way,…

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Picton R. & T. Institute Annual Ball

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 May 1929 · page 2

On Friday last, 3rd instant, the Picton branch of the Railway and Tramway Institute held their annual ball. A good crowd attended, the Fort…

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In the Ice. Motion Pictures in Antarctic

The Campbelltown News · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 7

One of the most important pieces of work carried out by Willard Vanderveer and Joseph Rucker, two Paramount cameramen with the Byrd…

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The Pictures

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 2

Blonde or brunette? Which has the most power over men? The question will be answered at the Royal Pictures on Wednesday night of next week,…

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Annual Catholic Ball

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 2

About 90 couples attended the annual ball in aid of St. Patrick's Church, Picton, which eventuated in the Town Hall, on Friday night last, and was a…

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Empire Night Pictures

Camden News · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 7

On Empire night at the Empire Theatre, Camden, a special programme of pictures will be screened. Mr. P. T. Fox has kindly consented to…

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Empire Theatre a Crowded House

Camden News · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 6

On Wednesday night last there was a very large attendance at the Empire Theatre, Camden to witness the screening of the well known Australian…

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Movie News Special Service from Paramount [?] [?] News. Opening State Theatre Sydney. Paramount’s “The Patriot” Recelves Honour

The Campbelltown News · Friday 31 May 1929 · page 6

"The Patriot" the big Paramount sound-synchronised motion picture starring Emil Jannings, will be the opening attraction at the new State…

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The Pictures

The Picton Post · Wednesday 5 June 1929 · page 2

John Gilbert's latest picture, "Man, Woman and Son." is an ultra-modern story; a tale of romance, thrills, and the spice of hazard unfolded against a…

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The Bowling Club Ball

The Campbelltown News · Friday 7 June 1929 · page 1

It is of tenheard said “ everyone has a good time at least once a year,” and it is evident by the happy and jovial spirit emanant…

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Sports and Ball at Thirlmere

The Picton Post · Wednesday 12 June 1929 · page 2

The sports held at Thirlmere on King's Birthday under the auspices of the Sports Club, were very Successful and everyone had a most enjoyable…

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Hospital Ball at Thirlmere

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 June 1929 · page 2

The annual Hospital Ball in aid of Camden District Hospital took pace in the Protestant Hall, Thirlmere, on Friday last, 14th instant, and although…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 June 1929 · page 1

Mrs, T- Devlin- very successfully organised a Euchre Party and Dance, in aid of the stall which she will have charge of at the for the coming R.C…

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Church Concert

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 June 1929 · page 3

Stallholders in connection with the forthcoming Church of England Fete, which is billed to take place in November, have, by reason of a…

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(To the Editor "The Picton Post") Diggers' Ball, Friday, July 5th, 1929. Town Hall, Picton

The Picton Post · Wednesday 3 July 1929 · page 3

Dear Sir,—May I trespass on your usual courtesy, and send a final message to those who read your excellent paper? On behalf of my Executive, I ask for the support of as many as can possibly come, to the Diggers' Ball next Friday night…

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The Pictures

The Picton Post · Wednesday 10 July 1929 · page 2

An unusual and decidedly interesting film will be the attraction at the Royal Pictures, Picton, on Saturday night next. "'Q' Ships" is the title of this…

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