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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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Picton Theatre Something New In Shows

The Picton Post · Thursday 9 January 1947 · page 5

Something new in the way of entertainment will be presented on Monday at the Picton Theatre, when a programme of twelve cartoons will…

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Picton Theatre Saturday's Sensational Programme

The Picton Post · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 3

The finest double feature programme screened will foe shown at Picton Theatre on Saturday next, and will be headed by "Smoky" which…

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Picton Loses Fine Citizen Farewell Function To The Rev. H. C. Lundy Presentation and Dance

The Picton Post · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 2

There was a very large gathering of folk, both young and old, in attendance at the farewell function held for the Rev. and…

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Show Dance Highly Successful Evening

The Picton Post · Thursday 6 February 1947 · page 2

Quite a good crowd attended the dance arranged by the A.H. and I. Society and held in the Shire Hall last Friday night…

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Tennis Association Ball Presentation Of Trophies

The Picton Post · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 4

Despite the trying, humid weather last Friday night, a very large crowd attended the presentation bait arranged by the Picton…

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Picton Theatre New Commencing Times Announced

The Picton Post · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 7

Commencing on Saturday next the 15th February, the screening at the Picton Theatre will commence fifteen minutes earlier than usual. This means…

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Nuisance at Dance Complaints To Police Man Faces Charge in Court

The Picton Post · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 2

At the last sitting of the Picton Court of Petty Sessions, Robert George Nicols, of Wollongong, appeared before Mr. T. H. Brooke…

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Unofficial Opening of Show Pavilion Informal Dance Well Attended

The Picton Post · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 1

Despite early heavy rain and a severe founder storm, a crowd of over 100 people gathered at the first dance to be held in the new…

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Revellers Concert

The Picton Post · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 4

Those who saw the Revellers cert at Couridjah recently, are still talking about it. In opening the show, the producer…

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Picton's Show Ball Magnificent Success Unprecedented Scenes of Gay Revelry 500 People Attend New Pavilion's Official Opening

The Picton Post · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 1

An unprecedented spirit of spontaneous gaiety and happiness prevailed right throughout the big Show Ball last Friday night when the new pavilion and' dance floor was on trial for the first time. Te high peak of unsullied enjoyment evidenced by the huge crowd, and…

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St. Patrick's Day Dance Highly Successful

The Picton Post · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 3

On Friday night last in the Shire Hall a dance was held to celebrate St. Patrick's Day which fell on Monday, March 17th, and it was attended…

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Bargo News Football Club Dance

The Picton Post · Thursday 3 April 1947 · page 5

One hundred couples danced to the music of the Val Power's swing band at Bargo football dub ball held at the C.W.A. hall Tahmoor, last…

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Concert at Q.v. Home

The Picton Post · Thursday 3 April 1947 · page 2

Last Sunday night patients of the, Q.V. Home and visitors were presented with a few hours of bright and sparkling entertainment by the…

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Concert For Kindergarten

The Campbelltown News · Thursday 3 April 1947 · page 1

A sparkling revue will be presented by talented pupils from leading Sydney Studios on Friday next, 11th April, at 8 o’clock in the…

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Dance for G.u.o.o.f, Queen

The Picton Post · Thursday 10 April 1947 · page 2

Supporters of Miss Betty Richardson (Picton's Lodge G.U.O.O.F. Queen) held quite a successful dance in the Shire Hall last Thursday night…

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Thirlmere Footballers' Dance

The Picton Post · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 1

The dance held by the Thirlmere football club last Thursday night in the C.W.A. hall at Tahmoor, was quite successful, although the small…

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Picton Theatre Big Special Attraction Next Week

The Picton Post · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 1

Possibly the greatest drama to ever reach the screen, "Mildred Pierce" will be screened at Picton Theatre this Saturday, matinee and night…

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Brilliant Floor Show At Younger Set Inaugural Dance

The Picton Post · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 1

Picton and district dance enthusiasts had the pleasure of viewing a novel and attractive floor show at the first dance…

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R.S.S. & A.i.l.a: Women's Auxiliary Successful Dance At Thirlmere

The Picton Post · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 3

The Women's Auxiliary R.S.S. and A.I.L.A., were more than pleased with their first dance held in the Protestant Hall, Thirlmere, last…

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Diggers' Ball Great Social Success

The Picton Post · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 1

Quite a large crowd attended this year's Diggers' Ball which was held in the Agricultural Hall last Friday night, and one and all voted it a…

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