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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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Picton Theatre Big Special Programmes Next Week

The Picton Post · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 2

This Saturday at both sessions will be screened two big special attractions headed by the all colour musical "Three little Girls in Blue" and the…

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Back to Childhood Ball Prize For Bathing Beauty

The Picton Post · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 2

The prize for the winner of the Burlesque Berthing Beauty Contest will be a free return trip to Sydney, (for self and companion), where it…

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Campbelltown Brass Band

The Campbelltown News · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 1

Since its inception about eighteen months ago, the Campbelltown Brass Band has grown to a fair size, and now consists of the following…

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Song of the South Picton Theatre First Country Screening

The Picton Post · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 8

The picture to which crowds in Sydney are flocking to see, "Song of the South" will have one of its first country screenings at Picton on…

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Children's Dance

Camden News · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 4

Empire night, 24th May, was the scene in the R.S.L. Hall of a very successful children's plain and fancy dress dance, organised by Mrs. F…

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Bargo News B.n.a. Dance

The Picton Post · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 2

The Bargo Centre of the New South Wales Bush Nursing Association held their regular monthly dance in the C.W.A. Hall, Tahmoor…

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Food for Britain Ball Unqualified Success Big Crowd Supports Worthy Function

The Picton Post · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 1

The Back to Childhood Ball held in the Agricultural Hall last Friday night, was the culminating effort of the Tahmoor C W A and their organiser Mr. L. Lawrence in their all out drive to raise funds for that most commendable of causes, and one most urgent at the…

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Jottings From Buxton Cricket Club Concert

The Picton Post · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 2

Saturday night last, Buxton and its wife turned out to see the local amateurs at their best, at the cricketers' concert. It was a great surprise and…

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P. AND C. Annual Ball a Most Successful Function

The Picton Post · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 3

Despite the fact that last Friday night was the coldest night of the year, there was an excellent attendance of merry-makers at the Parents'…

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Legacy Ball. Presentation of Debutantes

The Campbelltown News · Friday 27 June 1947 · page 1

This winter’s initial Ball which took place in the Town Hall last Friday evening under the banner of “Torch Bearers for Legacy,”…

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Picton Band Reformed

The Picton Post · Thursday 10 July 1947 · page 2

At a public meeting, called by the President of the Shire, and held in the Shire hall, Monday July 7th, it was enthusiastically decided to reform…

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Golf Ball

Camden News · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 4

The first Cabaret Ball held by the Camden Golf Club in the R.S.L. Hall on Friday night last, 11th July, attracted a large gathering and was…

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Picton Theatre "Notorious"

The Picton Post · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 4

The big special attraction "Notorious" starring Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman, wich is at present attracting terrific crowds to the Sydney…

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Enthusiastic Band Meeting

The Picton Post · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 2

There was an excellent attendance in the Shire Hall on Monday night of all those interested in the formation once again of the Picton town band…

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Picton Theatre Two Outstanding Programs

The Picton Post · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 4

Two outstanding pictures are listed for screening at the Picton Theatre. The first is the "Romance of Rosy Ridge" starring Van Johnson and…

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Feast of Pictures for August Thirlmere Cinema

The Picton Post · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 5

Next Saturday opens what will probably be one of the biggest months in Thirlmere Cinema's history, when the first of the Cinema's lineup of top…

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Picton Theatre British Film Masterpieces Next Week's Special Screening

The Picton Post · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 2

Commencing on Saturday next, August 2nd, three British film masterpieces will be screened on successive screening nights at the Picton…

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Bowlers' Ball

Camden News · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 6

Another charity cabaret ball was given by the Camden Bowlers, particularly having in view the provision of the children's playing area…

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Picton Theatre Delightful Animal Picture

The Picton Post · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 5

Black Beauty, the story of a beautiful horse will be the main attraction screening at the Picton Theatre on Saturday, August 16th, at both matinee…

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Catholic Centenary Ball Beautiful Hall Decorations

The Picton Post · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 2

No effort was spared by the organisers to make this year's Catholic Ball, which was celebrating the centenary of the church…

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