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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

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Fair Warning

The Campbelltown News · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 7

The whine of a high-power rifle bullet, a trace of a nameless, subtle poison, a forbidding waste supposedly tamed—such is the seating when…

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Show Dates Union's Tentative Proposals Trotting Stewards

The Picton Post · Wednesday 5 May 1937 · page 1

At a meeting of the South Coast and Tablelands Agricultural Societies Union, at Wollongong, it was decided to call applications for it was decided to call applications for a stipendiary steward to control trotting events at the shows within the union…

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Artificial Flower Show

Camden News · Thursday 13 May 1937 · page 2

Much interest was centred in the Artificial Flower Show held in the Camden Town Hall on Thursday and Friday nights last. The function,…

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Talkie Talk Show Boat

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 7

There’s a rousing urge in the call, “Here comes the “Show Boat.” For several years “Show Boat”, has been the basis for a series of national…

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1938 Royal Easter Show

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 6

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society decided that whilst the Royal Easter Show and 150th Anniversary Exhibition will commence…

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1938 Royal Easter Show and 150th Anniversary Exhibition

Camden News · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 1

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Australia the Royal Agricultural Society, of N.S.W. is co-operating with the State Government with a view to…

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Carnival Dance

Camden News · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 3

Something new in carnival dances will be introduced at the Empire Hall, Camden, next Saturday night. The streamer winding contest, a new…

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Cobbitty Polo Club. Carnival Next Week

Camden News · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 1

Polo enthusiasts will bring Cobbitty and this distinct generally into more prominence during the winter months. The members have decided to…

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St. Peter’s Church Autumn Fair

The Campbelltown News · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 1

Not for a period of eight years has the old Parish Church invited the sympathy of other denominations to help maintain its place for Divine…

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Show Dates

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 June 1937 · page 4

Thus the Kiama "Independent"—:Whatever the South Coast and Tablelands Agricultural Union may deed the three neighbouring societies of…

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Historical Exhibition. an Appeal for Exhibits

Camden News · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 5

The Minister in change of Australia's 150th Anniversary Celebrations. Mr. J. M. Dunningham, has made a special appeal for public co-operation…

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Agricultural Show Dates FOR 1938

Camden News · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 6

A conference of delegates representing Agricultural Societies on the Southern District Tablelands was held at Goulburn on Saturday last, to…

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1938 Show Dates

The Campbelltown News · Friday 25 June 1937 · page 3

Agricultural Societies within the the South Coast and Southern Tablelands [?]Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Associations[?] Union…

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Polo. Carnival at Cobbitty

Camden News · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 1

A polo tournament is arranged for Saturday of next week, 17th July, at "Windamere," Cobbitty. Two first class matches are to be on the…

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Bedford Truck Show Given Excellent Reception at Picton

The Picton Post · Wednesday 21 July 1937 · page 3

Eight different models of British Pedford utility vehicles and trucks were included in the interesting show which J. N. Dunk (General Motors…

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Cricket News Country Week Carnival

The Campbelltown News · Friday 23 July 1937 · page 8

It is considered certain that Camden District Cricket Association will again be represented by a combined team at the Country Week Carnival…

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Schedule Revised Picton Show Comimttee Meeting Appointment of Stewards

The Picton Post · Wednesday 28 July 1937 · page 1

Monthly meeting of Picton A.H. and I. Society was held on Monday evening of last week at the School of Arts, those present being: Messrs. L…

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Congregational Church Fair

The Campbelltown News · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 4

Under the auspices of the Ladies’ Home League, the Campbelltown Congregational Church will hold it’s Spring Fair on Saturday, October…

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Congregational Church Fair

The Campbelltown News · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 1

Certainly the Campbelltown Congregational Church, after last Saturday’s Fair, can be classed as the little Church with the big workers. Rev…

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Shale Oil Samples Show 160 Gallons to the Ton. Up to Best Standard are Experts Views

Camden News · Thursday 21 October 1937 · page 10

Recently a quantity of shale from the Burragorang leases of the syndicate was farwarded to Sydney and was tested in their process and gave a…

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