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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

73 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 4

Picton Show Sports & Dance

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 January 1939 · page 2

A varied programme of ring events was a feature of the sports meeting held on the Park by the Picton A. H. and I. Society on Monday, which was…

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Show Committee

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 January 1939 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the Picton A.H. and I. Society was held on Monday night, when matters in connection with the forthcoming show…

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Restrictions on Show Cattle. the Minister's Statement

Camden News · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 1

The Minister for Agriculture, the Hon. A. W. Reid, M.L.A., has replied to the Camden A. H. & I. Society in the following terms, in reference to…

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Berrima Show Rights

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 2

Good prices were realised for the privileges in connection with the forthcoming annual show of the Berrima A.H. and I. Society, to be held at…

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Picton Show Only Five Weeks Away

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 3

Things appear to be going along nicely for he prospects of a successful show. The weather only is causing the committee anxiety, but a general…

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Camden Show. March 23, 24, and 25

Camden News · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 1

In completing arrangements for the Camden Show to be held on the 23rd, 24th and 25th of March, the committee of the Agricultural Society sat…

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Picton Show Wood Chop

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 2

A wood chopping contest will be held at the forthcoming show of the Picton A.H. and I. Society. The event will take place on the second day of the…

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Drawing of Picton Show Art Union Winning Numbers and Prize-winners Community Singing Entertainment

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 2

The drawing of the No. 2 Art Union in connection the forthcoming show of the Picton A.H. and I. Society took place in the Town Hall last Friday night in the presence of a crowd, of about 200 people The…

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Picton Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 3

Despite the bad season the district has experienced, the Picton show, which takes pace next week, promises to be a credit to the district…

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Camden Show. March 23, 24, and 25, 1939

Camden News · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 1

The date for the holding of the Camden Show is near at heand, the 23rd, 24th and 25th of the present month. Only a fortnight to-day from…

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Picton Show this Week Many Special Features Entries. Flowing in

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 March 1939 · page 2

Splendid entries have been received in the most important sections for the annual show of the Picton A.H. and I. Association which will be held on…

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Luddenham Show

Camden News · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 1

The 41st Annual Show of the Luddenham A. & H. Society is to be held on Friday and Saturday of this week, March. 17 and 18. The official…

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Camden A. H. & I. Society. Show Arrangements. March 23, 24, and 25

Camden News · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 1

The committee of this Society met on Monday night, in attendance were Major General Macarthur Onslow, president; Mr. E. H. K. Downes,…

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The Picton Show Another Success Achieved Splendid Display of Horses

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 2

THE OUTSTANDING FEATURES OF THE ANNUAL SHOW OF THE PICTON A. H. AND I.ASSOCIATION LAST. WEEK WERE THE FINE DISPLAY OF BEAUTIFUL HORSES, AND THE SUSTAINED INTEREST IN THE RING EVENTS ON THE PART…

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Picton Show BalL

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 3

Success rewarded the efforts of the committee of the annual show ball held in the Town Hall Picton, on the night of the first day of the show…

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Cattle at Camden Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 1

Mr. E. H. K. Downes, president of Wcllondilly Shire and also of the, Camden A. H. and I. Society, exhibited some five Friesians at the Camden…

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Camden Show Trade Exhibits Farm Machinery

Camden News · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 4

Mr. T. N. Filby, on behalf of the International Harvester Co., of which, together with McCormick Deering Farm Machinery, he is the Camden…

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Australian Made Talkie at Sydney Show

Camden News · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 2

Among the many entertaining features provided for visitors to this year's Sydney Show, is a special Australian-made talkie. This film,…

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CAMDEN A. H. & I. SOCIETY. 1939 Camden Show

Camden News · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 1

The 53rd annual show under the auspices of the Camden A. H. & I Society, held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 23rd, 24th and 25, March,…

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Fibrolite Bungalow Home. Latest Ideas in Building. Fine Exhibit at Sydney Show

Camden News · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 12

Demonstrating how a modern and durable home can be built at a comparatively low cost, the Fibrolite Asbestos Cement Bungalow…

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