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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1948

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Bargo Pictures Open On

The Picton Post · Thursday 20 May 1948 · page 4

Bargo Theatre, owned by Mr. Holt, of Sydney, after many setbacks in building had delayed the opening, will screen its…

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Picfon Theatre "Jassy"

The Picton Post · Thursday 27 May 1948 · page 1

Another British film triumph in technicolor "Jassy" starring Margaret Lockwood and Patricia Roc will be special feature at…

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P and C. Successful Ball Large Crowd Attends

The Picton Post · Thursday 27 May 1948 · page 4

Eighty couples attended the P. and C. Association's Ball in the Shire Hall, Friday night…

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An Orchestra Seat For A Jar Of Jam

The Picton Post · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 2

Virginia's Barter Theatre at Abing which grossed half a million dollars in 1947, started back in depression days on $10…

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Q.V. Successful Concert

The Picton Post · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 1

Q.V. Homes were entertained Saturday night by "The Optimists", who rendered several musical and comedy items…

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Legacy Ball

The Campbelltown News · Friday 25 June 1948 · page 1

The 1948 Legacy Ball held in the Town Halt last Friday evening, as anticipated, was a huge success, and the financial result will undoubtedly…

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Picton District Band Annual Meeting

The Picton Post · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 1

The first Annual Meeting since the baud was re-formed in August, 1947, was held at the Railway Institute on Monday…

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Campbelltown Municipal Band

The Campbelltown News · Friday 9 July 1948 · page 1

After two years of enthusiastic endeavour Mr. Frank Curnow has almost realised his ambition of having a town band. A large percentage…

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Band Notes

The Picton Post · Thursday 15 July 1948 · page 3

A propos of the band being reformed in August 1947 Mr. F Wherritt brought a "picton Arugs" (now "Picton Post")…

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School Concert Deferred

The Picton Post · Thursday 15 July 1948 · page 1

Picton Central School Annual Concert will not be held until late in the third term, it was decided at the monthly meeting…

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St. John's Parish Ball

Camden News · Thursday 22 July 1948 · page 7

This social function was thoroughly enjoyed by a large number of dancers and others interested in the presentation of debutantes on Friday…

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Beverley Park Annual Ball

The Campbelltown News · Friday 23 July 1948 · page 1

The cold snap which sprung, up last Friday had a detriment result for the annual ball of the Beverley Park League No. 1 which was in aid…

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Tahmoor Topics Younger Set Dance

The Picton Post · Thursday 5 August 1948 · page 4

Many visitors were prominent amongst the crowd of about 90 patrons at regular weekly dance last Saturday…

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Picton Theatre. Two Outstanding Films

The Picton Post · Thursday 5 August 1948 · page 6

On Saturday next the year's most delightful musical picture "Three Daring Daughters," starring Jose Iturbi and…

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Tahmoor Topics Gala Ball

The Picton Post · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 4

The Gala Ball, to be held on Friday, August 20, offers an opportunity for patrons to enjoy a flight of unrivalled social…

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Picton Theatre. 'Forever Amber' To Be Screened

The Picton Post · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 3

The most discussed film in years "Forever Amber" will be screened at the Picton Theatre' on Wednesday next at 7.45…

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Church of England Ball

The Campbelltown News · Friday 13 August 1948 · page 1

The first annual Church of England Ball held in the Town Hall, Campbelltown, on Tuesday: night, 3rd August was without doubt, an…

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First Rotary Ball

Camden News · Thursday 19 August 1948 · page 1

The spacious R S.L. Hall was a brilliant spectacle on the occasion of Camden Rotary Club's first Cabaret Ball. From the foyer, with its red…

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Tahmoor Gala Ball

The Picton Post · Thursday 26 August 1948 · page 1

The warm hospitality so widely attributed to country folk was very evident at the Gala Ball organised by the Progress Association, Tahmoor, and held in the C.W.A. Hali on Friday night last, August 20th…

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Picton Theatre. Three Feature Films Attraction

The Picton Post · Thursday 26 August 1948 · page 3

A special programme has been arranged for next Wednesday, featuring "The Man I Lore," with Ida Lupino and…

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