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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

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Skating Carnival Success

Camden News · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 4

Skaters from near and far attended the big skating carnival last Friday night. The fair sex dressed as men and vice versa, caused quite a…

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Snow Carnival Dance

Camden News · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 4

No expense has been spared in presenting the snow dance at the Empire Theatre on Saturday, May 30. This will be an unusual sight for…

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Variety and Revue Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 3 June 1936 · page 2

Les Shipp's top-notch variety and revue show will stage a first-class entertainment at the Agricultural Hall Camden, on Saturday night, headed by…

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Show Societies Meet Rain Protection Scheme Popular Clashing of Show Dates

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 1

The last meeting of the South Coast and Souther Tablelands Union of Agricultural Societies was held in Moss Vale on Saturday week. The Royal Hotel was the venue, and the delegates dined there as the guests of Moss Vale Society. There was a…

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Campbelltown Agricultural Society. 35th Annual Report, Statement of Receipts and Expenditure, and List of Members and Donations

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 1

LADIES’ AND GENTLEMEN — In presenting to you the 35th Annual Report of the above Society, I feel, with a sense of deep regret, my duties in this respect may be irrevalent to the…

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Anniversary Carnival Dance

Camden News · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 10

Mr. George Drew has been catering for the amusement of the Camden public at the Agricultural Hall for twelve months, and to celebrate the…

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Campbelltown Agricultural Society. 35th Annual Meeting

The Campbelltown News · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 1

The 35th Annual Meeting of the Campbelltown Agricultural Society was held in the Council Chambers on Members evening last, Dr. W. R…

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Campbelltown Agricultural Society

The Campbelltown News · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 1

A Committee meeting of the above was held on Monday evening of this week. Dr. W.R.. Morris presided and…

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Will Stand Firm On Show Dates PICTON A.H. AND I. Society Election of Officers

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 September 1936 · page 2

The election of office bearers for the ensuing term, brought about a number of changes in the personnel, several of the old original…

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Show Committee Meeting

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 September 1936 · page 3

Next meeting of the Picton A.H. and I. Society is fixed for next Monday night at the School of Arts, and it is earnestly requested that a full muster…

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Campbelltown Agricultural Society. Election of Officers. Mr. T. H. Kelly, President

The Campbelltown News · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 1

The meeting of the Committee of the above Society adjourned from the 7th Inst, was resumed on Monday evening of this week in the S. of…

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Bright Show Scouts Concert

The Picton Post · Wednesday 30 September 1936 · page 2

Thanks to splendid organisation and liberal publicity a crowded house attended the concert arranged in aid of Picton Scout movement, and must…

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St. John's Flower Show

Camden News · Thursday 8 October 1936 · page 7

The annual Flower Show in connection with St. John's Church of England, is one of Camden's most important functions, and the time has…

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St. John's Flower Show. a Succssful Function

Camden News · Thursday 22 October 1936 · page 1

It was a wonderful display of flowers, and keen interest of the many citizens that made St. John's Flower Show, held in the Agricultural Hall…

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Centenary Fair and Flower Show

The Campbelltown News · Friday 23 October 1936 · page 1

St. David’s Presbyterian Church, Campbelltown will be holding its Annual Flower Show in conjunction with the Centenary Fair to-morrow…

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Royal Easter Show. New Grandstand

The Campbelltown News · Friday 23 October 1936 · page 2

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales have for some time past given consideration to the best way of…

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St. David’s Centenary Fair and Flower Show

The Campbelltown News · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 1

Disheartened, no doubt by the droughty conditions of the climatic sphere of the district, which had its disastrous results in the Flower…

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Thirlmere Presbyterian Annual Fair

The Picton Post · Wednesday 2 December 1936 · page 2

Last Wednesday, 25th ultimo, the Presbyterian folk of Thirlmere held their annual fair, which proved entirely successful…

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Gipsy Carnival Hospital Auxiliary Benefit

Camden News · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 1

Fun and frolic was the spirit that held a large gathering on Onslow Park, Camden, last Thursday night, when the organisers, Mrs. J. B. Huthnance,…

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U.A.P. Conference. Two Candidates for Werriwa. Messrs. R. F. A. Downes and H. Storey

Camden News · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 1

Delegates representing the different branches of the United Australia Party met at Panorama House, Bulli Mountain, on Saturday last, Messrs. E. A…

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