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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1953

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Coronation Celebrations at Appin Maypole Dance By Children(Contributed)

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 16 June 1953 · page 1

The village of Appin was the scene of great jubilation on the afternoon of Coronation Day when the…

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Coronation Concert

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 16 June 1953 · page 1

Capacity houses greeted the Concert held in the Ingleburn School of Arts on Tuesday, 11th June, and at the Military Camp on Thursday, 13th. Those who had the good…

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Ambulance Ball Attractions

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 June 1953 · page 1

A programme of old-time an I modern jazz has been arranged for the Ambulance Ball being held this Friday night at Picton…

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Presentation Of Debs. Beautiful Sight St. John's Coronation Ball 450 Pack Hall To Capacity

Camden News · Thursday 18 June 1953 · page 1

The presentation of 17 debutantes to Rear Admiral and Mrs. G. W. Eaton at St. John's Coronation Ball, held in the R.S.L. Hall, Camden, last Friday night, was a most delightful and impressive…

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Football Dance at Minto

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 23 June 1953 · page 5

What must be a record crowd attended the dance held at Minto for the Campbelltown Footballers last Friday…

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Revelry Abounds at Ambulance Ball Eager Crowd Derive Pleasure

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 June 1953 · page 5

Revelry and light-hearted spontaneity abounded when an eager throng of more than 200 pleasure minded people converged at Picton Shire Hall last Friday night for the 2nd Annual Ambulance Ball…

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Coronation Concert at Buxton

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 June 1953 · page 9

Buxton branch of the C.W.A. presented an enjoyable concert at the School of Arts on Saturday night last to a large and…

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Final Meeting of Coronation Celebrations Committee Wonderful Band Of Workers - Certificates To Be Given As Mementoes

Camden News · Thursday 25 June 1953 · page 1

The final meeting of the Camden Coronation Celebrations Committee was held on Wednesday…

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Ingleburn Scouts’ Coronation Ball

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 7 July 1953 · page 3

The recent Ball held as a Coronation festivity was a great success although the weather was not that…

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Poetry Farmers Meet Talking Pictures Shown

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 7 July 1953 · page 6

The Campbelltown branch of the Australian Poultry Farmers’ Association held its monthly meeting at the RS.L…

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A Night in a Hay Shed Novel Decorative Scheme Apexians Excel In Ball Entertainment

Camden News · Thursday 9 July 1953 · page 1

The annual ball of the Apex Club of Camden held in the R.S.L. Hall last Friday night although not quite so well patronised as in former years, excelled by far in entertainment, those of previous…

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Buxton Dance Aids Ambulance Mr. Blake Pelly Attends

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 July 1953 · page 3

On Friday night last a very successful and enjoyable dance was held at the Buxton School of Arts to aid the Picton and…

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Films Shown to Band Members Social Evening Held

Camden News · Thursday 30 July 1953 · page 9

A most entertaining and enjoyable evening was held at Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pattison's home on Friday last…

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Dance at Minto by Parents & Citizens

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 4 August 1953 · page 8

There was a very good attendance at file dance held In the Minto School of Arts last Friday…

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Red and White Colour Scheme at Church Ball St. Peter’s 130th Anniversary Celebrations Beautiful Frocking By Ladies

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 11 August 1953 · page 1

The 130th Anniversary celebrations of St. Peter’s Church of England were continued on Friday evening last with the 5th Annual Ball held in the Campbelltown Town Hall…

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Bagpipes Lend Highland Flavour Scottish Dance Attracts Big Crowd

The Picton Post · Wednesday 12 August 1953 · page 1

Strains of bagpipe music and highland stepping popularised the Scottish Dance attended by a vast crowd at Picton Shire Hall last Friday night to make the occasion a memorable one…

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Brass Band in (Dol) Drums

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 August 1953 · page 1

It is very disappointing to see so few turning up for band practise in recent weeks. Picton band desires to be…

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School Concert Draws Capacity Crowd Royal Theatre Affords Better Facilities

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 August 1953 · page 1

The successful presentation of this year's annual conceit by Picton Central School pupils was greatly enhanced when staged under better facilities provided at the Royal Theatre on successive…

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School Concert Continued From Page 1

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 August 1953 · page 10

Narrated previously by Mr. Thompson, the ballet was easily followed as the dancers performed the "story in motion and…

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Snow Scene Enchanting Unusual Decor at Rotary Ball Highly Successful Function

Camden News · Thursday 20 August 1953 · page 1

Nothing could have been more appropriate for the Rotary Snow Ball, than that Mother Nature should bestow the coldest night this year, and this she did in no uncertain manner, last Friday night…

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