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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

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Campbelltown Show

The Campbelltown News · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 1

The showery weather of the past day or two, and up to the time of this page going to “Press” will, no doubt, do an immense amount of good, but…

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Handicaps for Show Race

The Campbelltown News · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 8

The following are the handicaps for the Show Race of 4 laps, to be held on the Second Day, March 6.:— J. Hepher, 40 yards behind; G. Bottin,…

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Australian Cowgirl for Campbelltown Show

The Campbelltown News · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 1

At the Campbelltown Show this year Miss Violet Skuthorpe will be seen in action on some of the best buckjumpers in Australia Miss…

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Show Notes

The Picton Post · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 3

For the preparatory work, credit is due to a small—but strong—committee and assistants. For the smooth running of a comprehensive program, praise must be given to stewards and other officials who worked indefatigably on both days—and the day after…

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Fine Display of Cooking & FLOWERS At Pid on Show List of Awards Section 10—Cut Flport of Fremantle.owers

The Picton Post · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 1

STEWARDS: Miss M. Woods and Mrs. C. E. Bousfield, JUDGE: Mr. C. Smart (Camden) Six roses, distinct), Mrs. F…

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PICTON & District Show One of The Best Fine Exhibits in All Sections Pavilion Classes Were Outstanding Hick Quality Entries in Cooking. Needlework, School Section, Farm Produce Vegetables, and Flowers Keen Rivalry in Ring and Sporting Events

The Picton Post · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 2

The third Annual Show of the Picton and District Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society was held on Friday and Saturday of last week, and proved to be another outstanding success, the opinion being that the exhibition was, in many respects, the best…

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Campbelltown Show. Splendid Exhibition Despite Drought

The Campbelltown News · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 1

The staging of a Public Exhibition such as that of an Agricultural Society involves many months of constant work on the part of the…

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Cycling. Record Entries in Show Race

The Campbelltown News · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 8

There was a record entry in the Annual Show Race this year. This was partly because of the high prizes, [?]1/10/6 first and 10/6 second, and…

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Wanted a Show Ground

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 March 1937 · page 2

THE success of the recent Show was very encouraging and should incite the committee to go on to even better things, and in this respect a decent…

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Show Dates Rage for 1938

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 March 1937 · page 3

Following the move of the Albion Park Show Society, which fixed January 21 and 22 as dates for the 1938 show, Kiama Society has fallen into…

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Irene Dunne's Versatility Is Highlight of "Show Boat" Gives Vibrant Portrayal

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 March 1937 · page 3

She it Provocative, Mirthful. Harum Scarum, at Well as Dramatic, Musical and Romantic in Her Magnolia Role. Out-topsies Topsy in Surprise Dance. An exceedingly Versatile Irene Dunne is seen in Universal's "SHOW…

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Camden Show, 1937

Camden News · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 4

The winning Agricultural Bureau Exhibit showing fence and gate of 3000 apples…

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Trade Exhibits at the Show

Camden News · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 8

Of considerable interest were the exhibits of motar vehicles, shown by local representatives. The committee's arrangements for parades of…

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THE 1937 Camden Show. a Marked Success

Camden News · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 1

Once again the Camden A. H. & I. Society has demonstrated to the public generally the wonderful resources of the Camden district,…

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Seen at the Camden Show. The General Parade

Camden News · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 1

Preparing for the Grand Parade on Friday afternoon…

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The Royal Show

The Campbelltown News · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 1

The success of the Campbelltown District exhibitors at the Royal Show which commenced on Monday was much below the average…

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At the Camden Show

Camden News · Thursday 1 April 1937 · page 6

Passing reference was made in these columns a fortnight ago to the interesting display of modern gas appliances staged at the Camden Show by…

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"Parkview" Stud A.I.S. Successful at Kiama Show

Camden News · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 9

A team of ten head of Australian Illawarra Shorthorns, exhibited at the Kiama Show last week by Camden Park Estate and H. Dudgeon & Son,…

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1938 Show Dates

The Campbelltown News · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 1

[?]There is every likelihood that another shuffle for Show Dates for next year will take its course. This year with Easter much earlier quite a…

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Financial Success Picton Show Has Handy Profit Tributes to Secretary and Assistant

The Picton Post · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 1

In a preliminary financial statement of the recent Picton Show, presented to a meeting of the A.H. and I. Society, the hon. secretary (Mr. R. Nailer) stated that the total prise money paid out amounted to £247. Total income from all sources amounted to £514…

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