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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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A Novel Exhibition

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 2

THE POST contemplates holding a novel exhibition at an early date. We are getting together a nice collection of printing done in…

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Carnival Sports Meeting

Camden News · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 1

On the final afternoon of the Carnival, Saturday, February 23rd next, there is to be a big sports meeting in Camden. Preparatory to this the general organising secretary…

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Hospital Carnival. General Meeting

Camden News · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 6

A general meeting will be held on Monday night next, at the School of Arts, when two important fixtures will be determined, viz. the closing of the…

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Carnival Night at Campbelltown

The Campbelltown News · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 2

The Popular Girl Competition being held in aid of the Camden District Hospital is crossing quiet a lot of excitement in Camden…

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Annual Presbyterian Fair

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 2

Although no doubt interfering with the attendance of the above, the bounteous downfall of rain was rather appropriate, and notwith…

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Camden Show. MARCH 14, 15, and 16, 1929. Prospects Very Bright

Camden News · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 1

The beautiful rains have considerably brightened the prospects for the forthcoming Camden Show to be held on the dates above mentioned. It is fortunate that…

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The Rain and the Show

The Campbelltown News · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 1

True it is that every resident of Campbelltown-and probably throughout the whole of the State—were last week…

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In Movieland The Shadow Show a Talkie Triumph. “Jazz Singer’s” Big Run

The Campbelltown News · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 7

“The Jazz Singer,” now having a big run at the Lyceum, has settled the controversy that has raged for several months past around the practicability…

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Hospital Carnival

Camden News · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 1

Final arrangements have been made for the Carnival to be held this week in aid. of tine Camden District Hospital, and three nights of fun and gaiety are expected while…

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Camden Show

Camden News · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 1

The Committee of the Camden A.H. & I. Society met last Monday, making final arrangements for the 1929 Show on March 14, 15, and 16 next. The treasurer's…

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In Movieland The Shadow Show a Talkie Triumph. "Jazz Singer's" Big Run

Camden News · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 10

"The Jazz Singer," now having a big run at the Lyceum, has settled the controversy that has raged for several months past around the practicability…

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In Movieland The Shadow Show VICTOR McLAGLEN Born Rover!

The Campbelltown News · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 3

Victor McLaglen, formerly a soldier Africa during the Boer War, a gold miner in Australia, a prize fighter and silver miner in Canada, and a captain…

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Moss Vale Show Railway Arrangements

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 2

In connection with the Moss Vale Show, to be held on February 28 and March 1 and 2, the Railway Department has arranged for a…

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In Movieland The Shadow Show VICTOR McLAGLEN Born Rover!

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 4

Victor McLaglen, formerly a soldier in Africa during the Boer War, a gold miner in Australia, a prize fighter and silver miner in Canada, and a captain…

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Hospital Carnival. Magnificent Success. Gross Takings Over £2,000

Camden News · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 1

The final result of last week's wonderful effort, including subsidy, is expected to reach well over £3500 to the Camden District Hospital…

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[?] Campbilltown Show

The Campbelltown News · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 1

What can be anticipated as the finest Exhibition held locally is the 28th Annual Campbelltown Show, which is…

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Hospital Carnival

Camden News · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 1

A meeting of those interested in the Hospital Carnival movement was held on Monday night last, when there was a good attendance. Accounts…

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Camden Show

Camden News · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 1

The Committee of the Camden A.H. & I. Society met on Monday last to finalise arrangements for the 42nd Camden Show to be held on…

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A Unique Test. Cars Tilted to Show Their Low Centre Of Gravity

Camden News · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 10

In and around all the capital cities of Australia, and more especially on the roads, to every motorist there comes the time when, forced on to the…

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Camden Show

The Campbelltown News · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 1

Camden Show is to be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of next week, and by all accounts this exhibition promises to equal…

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