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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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Durbin's Latest Film Picton Theatre

The Picton Post · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 3

Deanna Durbin returns to the screen on Saturday next at the Picton Theatre at both matinee and evening sessions in 'I'll Be Yours."…

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Thirlmere War Memorial Ball Grand Success Proceeds Should Swell Funds

The Picton Post · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 4

Maintaining the high standard of last year's Diggers' Ball, the ball held last Friday night in the Protestant hall, to…

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R.s.s. & A..i.l.a. Diggers’ Ball 1947

The Campbelltown News · Friday 22 August 1947 · page 1

On Friday night last in the Campbelltown Town Hall an excellent excellent crowd rolled up to participate in one of the best nights entertainment for…

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Footballers' Ball

Camden News · Thursday 28 August 1947 · page 3

The cabaret ball held last Friday, an effort organised by Mrs. N. L. Day, Mrs. Mulholland, Mrs. J. Wedmore, Nurse Taplin and Miss Keller,…

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Night of Riotous Fun Buff's Ball Tremendous Success

The Picton Post · Thursday 28 August 1947 · page 1

The hopes of the members of Lodge R.A.O.B. Picton that the biting cold and wet weather that prevailed last Thursday and Friday morning would subside towards evening, were…

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"A Stolen Life" Picton Theatre. Next Week's Attractions

The Picton Post · Thursday 28 August 1947 · page 6

The attraction listed for screening on Saturday next at the Picton Theatre will be "A Stolen Life," starring the first lady of the screen…

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Picton Theatre. "Sinbad the Sailor"

The Picton Post · Thursday 4 September 1947 · page 6

Everybody young and old will be waiting to see "Sinbad the Sailor" which is listed for screening on Saturday next, at both, matinee and…

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Grand Opening Dance at Hilltop Crowds Turned Away

The Picton Post · Thursday 4 September 1947 · page 2

Judging by the record crowd which turned up at Hilltop on Saturday night for the opening dance in the Soldiers' Memorial…

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Historic Day at Hilltop War Memorial Hall Opened Record Crowd Attends Opening Ceremony And Dance

The Picton Post · Thursday 4 September 1947 · page 1

A perfect day, with the sun shining brightly marked the memorable occasion of the official opening of the Hilltop Citizens' War Memorial Hall by Mr. Jeff Bate, M.L.A., last Saturday…

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Picton Theatre. Cynthia—tarzan Saturday Next

The Picton Post · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 6

A programme which will appeal to everyone, both young and old, will be screened next Saturday, matinee and night:…

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Picton Theatre Secures Fight Film Wednesday, September 17

The Picton Post · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 6

The Picton Theatre will be screening direct from city theatres the greatest fight film in years. It is the Dawson-Patrick battle…

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C.W.A. Spring Ball Outstanding Success Brilliant Floor Show

The Picton Post · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 2

Quite a large crowd attended the C.W.A. Spring Ball which was held in the Shire Hall last Friday night…

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Golden Slipper Ball

The Picton Post · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 6

The organisers of the Golden Slipper Ball, held last Friday night in the Shire Hall to aid the candidature of Miss June Jackson in the…

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Picton Theatre. Two Outstanding Programs

The Picton Post · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 4

Next Saturday's special attraction "Fiesta" in technicolour, comes direct from a record breaking season at the St. James Theatre…

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Thirlmere Cinema. Two Big All Colour Pictures

The Picton Post · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 6

The two features screening next Saturday at the Thirlmere Cinema are both in colour. The main attraction "Spanish…

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Picton Theatre. "Margie" on

The Picton Post · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 4

Booked for screening on Saturday next, September 27th, for both matinee and evening sessions is, "Margie," filmed in technicolor…

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Annual Ball. Campbelltown Kangaroo Football Club

The Campbelltown News · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 1

Last Friday night in the Town Hall the Annual Bill of the Kangaroo Football Club was held. The night was an excellent one for…

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Ambulance Ball

Camden News · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 1

The 1st Annual Ambulance Ball was held by Camden Ambulance Service on Friday last. The attendance was disappointing but…

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Holiday Programme Bing Crosby's Finest Musical Picton Theatre

The Picton Post · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 4

"Blue Skies," Bing Crosby's finest musical in technicolor will be the big special attraction for Saturday matinee and night…

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Old World Ball Excels in Charm Novel Decorations Evoke Much Comment

The Picton Post · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 2

Despite the eternal round of balls, a bigger crowd than ever thronged the Shire Hall last Friday night to enjoy the…

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