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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1953

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Tennis Trophies Presented Association Dance Huge Success

Camden News · Thursday 26 March 1953 · page 4

The annual presentation dance of the Camden Tennis Association, held in the R.S.L. hall was very well attended and…

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Red Cross Ball

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 31 March 1953 · page 4

In spite of the inclement weather the Red Cross Ball held by the Ingleburn branch was well attended. Held in the…

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Show Night Dance at Camden Golf Club

Camden News · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 2

Show week culminated in a very happy function in the form of a dance at Studley Park club house on…

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Aldermen Hesitate to Support Band Committee Of Investigation Appointed

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 14 April 1953 · page 4

The Campbelltown - Camden Brass Band applied to the local Council for support in the nature of a…

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Band Music Appreciated a Happy Relief From Canned Music

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 14 April 1953 · page 6

The presence of the Campbelltown- Camden Brass Band at the Show on Saturday afternoon was much…

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Happy Atmosphere at Show Ball Large Crowd Derives Enjoyment

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 April 1953 · page 8

More than 200 people attended the Picton Show Society's annual ball held at the Shire Hall last Friday night Pastel shades of streamers formed an…

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District Band in City Anzac March

Camden News · Thursday 30 April 1953 · page 2

The Camden-Campbelltown Band joined with Liverpool Band in leading the First Division of the First A.I.F…

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Juvenile Ball Wonderful Success Crowd of Over 500 Packed Hall £50 Raised For P. & C. Funds

Camden News · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 1

No fewer than 531 persons attended the first annual Juvenile Ball, organised by the P. and C. Association of Camden Central School, and held in the R.S.L. Hall on Thursday night last. It proved…

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Camden Rotary Club Takes Concert Party To Queen Victoria Home

Camden News · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 7

On Friday night last a party of Camden Rotarians journeyed to the T.B. Home at Thirlmere and conducted…

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Many Attractive Costumes At Glenfield Fancy Dress Ball

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 12 May 1953 · page 8

On Friday, April 24, the young people obviously came prepared to enjoy themselves at the second juvenile…

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Back to Bargo Ball Night of Gay Abandon

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 May 1953 · page 2

Colourful streamers and balloons transformed Bargo Memorial Hall into a scene of brilliant festivity for the large crowd attending last Friday night's Back to Bargo Ball…

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Ball to Celebrate Coronation

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 May 1953 · page 1

Plans for the Coronation Ball, being held at Tahmoor on Friday, June 5th, include a special decorative scheme…

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Successful Concert at Bargo

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 May 1953 · page 11

A delightful concert organised by Nance Brennan and her Melody Makers in aid of the Bargo Church of England…

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Gala Dance at Minto

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 2 June 1953 · page 3

Miss Noreen Harter, Minto’s chosen candidate for the Queen Competition of the Campbelltown Coronation…

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Wedderburn Fruitgrowers Make Presentation Local Band Appreciated

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 2 June 1953 · page 3

In appreciation of the services rendered by the Campbelltown-Camden Brass Band a pleasing ceremony…

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Torch Bearers for Legacy Hold Eighth Annual Ball Presentation of Sixteen Debutantes

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 2 June 1953 · page 1

The Campbelltown Torch Bearers for Legacy held a most successful bail in the Town Hall on Friday evening last when sixteen local debutantes were presented to Legatee Cartledge, President…

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"Coronation" Theme Of R.S.L. Ball Decorations Fit For A Queen - Function An Outstanding Success

Camden News · Thursday 4 June 1953 · page 12

Every one of the 210 patrons who were lucky enough to secure tickets for the Camden sub-branch of the R.S.L.'s…

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Debutantes at Legacy Ball Additional Names

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 9 June 1953 · page 8

Owing to an error, which is regretted, the names of some of the debutantes and their escorts, attending the…

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Colourful Coronation Ball at Tahmoor Awe-inspiring Occasion for Huge Crowd Officially Opened By Mr. Blake Pelly, M.L.A.

The Picton Post · Wednesday 10 June 1953 · page 3

All the imaginative brilliance and pompous splendour associated with the Coronation spectacle formed an impressive decorative scheme to commemorate the event at a colourful ball held at…

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Debutantes to Be Presented St. John's Coronation Ball

Camden News · Thursday 11 June 1953 · page 8

Arrangements have been finalised for St. John's Coronation Ball which will be held in the R.S.L. Hall…

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