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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1953

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Barn Dance Revives Lessformal Days

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 August 1953 · page 6

Word was passed around of a dance in a barn at Tahmoor last Friday night and the news brought forth stockmen from the…

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Pupils Presented with Certificates Tributes at School Concert

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 August 1953 · page 4

Prior to conclusion of the second night's 10th annual concert programme at the Royal Theatre a presentation of Leaving and Intermediate examination certificates was made to successful Central…

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Footballers' Canarety Ball Great Success Large Crowd Enjoys Bright Function Injured Players' Fund To Benefit

Camden News · Thursday 27 August 1953 · page 1

As a result of the Camden Football Club's Annual Cabaret Ball, held in the R.S.L. Hall last Friday night, the injured players' fund will be augmented by approximately £100, so successful was…

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Colourful Setting at Ex-students' Ball Belle Declared Among Attractive Aspirants

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 September 1953 · page 2

The infusion of much colour in a decorative scheme produced an air of gaiety and provided an effective setting for the Ex-Students' Annual Spring Ball held at the Shire Hall last Friday night…

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Clinton's Staff Ball Social Club Organise Successful Function

Camden News · Thursday 10 September 1953 · page 1

Clinton's Social Club Ball, held in the R.S.L. Hall last Friday night attracted almost 200. dance lovers, and the…

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Rugby Union Ball at Glenfield Trophies Pr[?]nted

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 15 September 1953 · page 1

The annual ball of Ingleburn Rugby Union Football Club held in Glenfield Hall last Friday night, was a…

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Annual Ball Culminates Football Season Cabaret Proves Popular Decorations Particularly Attractive

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 15 September 1953 · page 1

A successful football season culminated, when a crowd of 180 attended the “Kangaroos” annual ball held in the Town Hall, Campbelltown, on Friday night last. The function this year took…

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Church Concert at Bargo

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 September 1953 · page 1

There was a large attendance at the Bargo Church of England Building Fund Concert held on Monday,…

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R.s.l. Ball at Ingleburn

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 29 September 1953 · page 8

The Ingleburn School of Arts was the scene of much gaiety last Thursday when the event was the 31st annual ball of…

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Leading Artists Inspire Audience Mothers’ Club Concert

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 29 September 1953 · page 1

The audience in the Campbelltown Town Hall on Friday evening last was thrilled with the high quality of the programme presented in the concert held for the Mothers’ Club of the Campbelltown Public…

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Bright Concert Methodists Entertain At Leumeah

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 29 September 1953 · page 9

A very successful concert was held in the Leumeah Methodist Church Hall on Monday, 21st September,…

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Large Crowd Enjoys Ingleburn Masonic Ball Function Proves Great Success

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 6 October 1953 · page 3

A very large crowd enjoyed to the fullest the entertainment provided by the Worshipful Master and Brethren of Lodge Ingleburn at their cabaret ball held in the Town Hall, Campbelltown, on…

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Waltzing Final Decided At Bargo Ball

The Picton Post · Wednesday 7 October 1953 · page 1

About 130 people attended the grand ball at Baigo Memorial Hall last Friday night when a waltzing competition…

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Children's Art Decorates Walls of Hall Proceeds From Bowling Club Ball to P. AND C. ASSOCIATION Annual Function Particularly Bright

Camden News · Thursday 8 October 1953 · page 1

Over 150 colourful and amusing water colours done by the pupils of the Central School, decorated the walls of the R.S.L. Hall for the annual cabaret ball of Camden Bowling Club, held last Friday night…

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Thirlmere Cricketers Hold Dance

The Picton Post · Wednesday 28 October 1953 · page 3

Dancers enjoyed themselves at the first dance held this season by die Social Cricket Club on October 17th…

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Tahmoor Debutante Ball Continued From Page l

The Picton Post · Wednesday 28 October 1953 · page 10

Responding to a vote of thanks for attending, Mr. Bate complimented the organising committee for providing such a lovely…

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Impressive Pageant at Tahmoor Ball Debutantes Presented to Mr. Jeff Bate, M.h.r

The Picton Post · Wednesday 28 October 1953 · page 1

A pageant of graceful charm was created during an impressive ceremony at the Black and White Ball held at tahmoor last Friday night when twelve debutantes were presented to Mr. Jeff Bate,…

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Hospital Cabaret Grand Success Nurse Yvonne Carlon—belle of the Ball Caricatures Create Great Interest

Camden News · Thursday 5 November 1953 · page 1

Most successful was the Camden Hospital's annual cabaret ball, which was held in the R.S.L. Hall last Friday night. About 160 patrons attended and were warm in their approval of the judges'…

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Tennis Association Presentation Ball Outstanding Success by Warradale

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 10 November 1953 · page 8

An air of gaiety prevailed for the 26th Annual Ball and Presentation Night of the Southern District Tennis Association held in the Liverpool Town Hall on Friday night last…

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Colourful Costumes at Juvenile Ball

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 November 1953 · page 2

7The greatest number of children ever to attend a ball at Tahmoor assembled last Wednesday night in gay and…

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