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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

153 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 6 of 8

Prosperous Picton District Brass Band Enthusiastic Members

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 September 1936 · page 2

Picton can claim to possess one of the very few bands in the State to finish up the year with a healthy credit balance, for in many other…

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District News. Thirlmere Try-Out for Hospital Ball?

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 September 1936 · page 2

This end of the district scored at the Empire Dance Hall, Camden, on Saturday last in the silver cup dancing competitions. The heat winners were:…

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Pictures

Camden News · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 3

Wide acclaim has been aroused by the brilliant and gorgeous ensembles, in the new full colour romantic comedy—"Dancing Pirate," due for its…

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Concert at The Oaks

Camden News · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 3

On Saturday, 5th September, The Oaks Parents and Citizens' Association held their initial effort to raise funds on behalf of their newly…

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Talkie Talk. the Macquarie Theatre. Magnificent Obsession

The Campbelltown News · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 7

Tragedy stalks the lives of two-lovers in “Magnificent Obsession,” Universal’s absorbingly dramatic John M. Stahl production to be seen…

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Sly-grog Selling At Burragorang Dance Valley Publican Convicted

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 September 1936 · page 2

A table bedecked with about two dozen bottles, some containing lager, others ale, whisky, gin and rum. A bottle of badly curdled…

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Fancy Dresses Church Dance at Tahmoor Many Children in Character Costumes

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 September 1936 · page 3

Holy Trinity Church of England, Tahmoor, held an adult and children's fancy costume dance in the C.W.A. Hall on Tuesday, September 1st, in…

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Pictures

Camden News · Thursday 24 September 1936 · page 5

Such is the tremendous entertainment power of "Capt. January" that the management has given the Camden public the opportunity of seeing…

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Drink at a Dance. Sequel at Camden Court

Camden News · Thursday 24 September 1936 · page 4

When Mr. S. Bliss, P.M., the newly appointed Magistrate for this circuit, took his seat for the first time at the Camden Police Court on…

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Talkie Talk. the Macquarie Theatre. Bonnie [?]

The Campbelltown News · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 7

“Bonnie Scotland,” showing at the Mac[?] matinee and [?] also on Monday night is [?] as the [?] and…

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Bright Show Scouts Concert

The Picton Post · Wednesday 30 September 1936 · page 2

Thanks to splendid organisation and liberal publicity a crowded house attended the concert arranged in aid of Picton Scout movement, and must…

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Pictures

Camden News · Thursday 1 October 1936 · page 5

By request the Paramount management will screen for two nights only Australia's greatest comedy,—"Granddad Rudd." Camden folk will…

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Talkie Talk. the Macquarie Theatre. the Flying Doctor

The Campbelltown News · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 7

“The Flying Doctor” comes to the Macquarie Theatre this Friday, Saturday, and on Monday, with special matinees on Saturday and Monday,…

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Pictures

Camden News · Thursday 8 October 1936 · page 3

Though, only a small section of the programme for next Saturday and Monday, "Audioscopics," may well be termed the feature. To obtain the…

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Hospital Ball at Thirlmere

Camden News · Thursday 8 October 1936 · page 4

After some weeks of organising the annual hospital ball at Thirlmere was held on Friday night last 2nd October. The large attendance…

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Talkie Talk. the Macquarie Theatre. Reckless

The Campbelltown News · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 6

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s outstanding new feature “Reckless,” which appears at the Macquarie Theatre, this Saturday matinee and night,…

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Thirlmere Hospital Ball (Continued From Page One)

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 October 1936 · page 3

Mrs. C. Cash, black Mariette Mrs. F. Laggetti, floral kabe Mrs Bruce (Parramatta), floral crepe de chine…

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Hospital Ball At Thirlmere — Outstanding Success Waltzing Competitions Create Great Interest

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 October 1936 · page 1

"You'll be sorry if you miss it—Thirlmere's Greatest Ball," was the slogan adopted by Mr. Ebb. Devis, hon. organising secretary of Thirlmere Annual Hospital Ball, when he advertised the function, and it was fully justified, for it was a magnificent success, both from a social and…

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Amusements. PICTURES

Camden News · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 10

Joe E. Brown, comedian, brings an unusually big package of laughs in his new feature, "Sous O' Guns, for the Paramount during the week end…

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Talkie Talk the Macquarie Theatre. “Thoroughbred.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 6

All Australia—and for all that matter, all the world—is on tip-toes with expectancy, eagerly awaking the presentation of Cineground’s first…

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