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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

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Moss Vale Show Society

The Picton Post · Wednesday 2 August 1939 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee of the Moss Vale Show Society last week a resolution providing for cattle to be exhibited on one day only at the…

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Roller Skating Carnival Prizewinners

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 August 1939 · page 2

Plize-winners at the fancy dress skating [?] at the Picton Town Hall last night were:—Miss K. Dunn and Miss J. Hanger (Swiss maids) 1;…

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Camden Show Society

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 August 1939 · page 1

Notwithstanding a falling off in gate receipts, members subscriptions, and revenues from other sources, Camden Show Society…

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Handicraft Exhibition Event at Q.V. HOME

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 2

An exhibition of handicraft work by the patients, of the Queen Victoria Home was held at the Home last Friday afternoon, and was a unique event…

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Show Dates Clash Between Picton and Camden. Loss to Both Societies

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 2

As reported in our last issue Messrs. E. H. K. Downes, Mclntosh, and J. E. Venss (secretary of the Camden A. H. and I…

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Agricultural Society

Camden News · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 1

The committee of the Camden A. H. I. Society met last week, presided over by Mr. E. H. K. Dowries. In attendance were Messrs. Max Wheatley, E…

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Campbelltown Agricultural Society. 38th Annual Meeting

The Campbelltown News · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 1

The 38th Annual Meeting of the local Agricultural Society was held on Tuesday night, the attendance being a few members in access of the…

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Show Boat

The Campbelltown News · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 7

A special repeat showing of the popular musical comedy, “Show Boat,” is listed for the Macquarie Cinema next Wednesday…

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Werombi Junior Farmers. Annual Show

Camden News · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 1

The Werombi Junior Farmers' Advisory Committee has decided to hold its next Junior Farmers' Show at Werombi on the Saturday preceding…

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Scotch Fair

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 September 1939 · page 2

The Presbyterian Ladies' Guild have arrangements well in hand for the Scotch Fair to be held in the Picton Town Hail on Friday, September 29…

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Campbelltown Agricultural Society. Election of Officers

The Campbelltown News · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 1

A meeting of the Committee of the above Society was held on Monday evening last, and apart from the usual business the election of officers for…

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The Scotch Fair

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 September 1939 · page 3

Amongst the Sydney artists who will be rendering items at the Scotch Fair in the Picton Town Hall on Fri­day night next, will be Mr. Lawrence…

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Campbelltown Show Proposed Abandonment Next Year

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 September 1939 · page 1

In view of the present world situa­tion, the wisdom of proceeding with the preliminary work of organi­sation in connection with its annual…

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Presbyterian Spring Fair

Camden News · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 1

The Annual "Spring Pair" in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Camden, was held in the Town Hall on Friday, 22nd…

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Methodist Fair and Concert (Contributed)

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 3

The Bargo Methodist Church Fair and oncert held in Mr. Hicks' Hall, Bargo, on Wednesday, September 27, was a great success,…

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CAMDEN A. H. & I. Society. Camden Show, March 7, 8 & 9, 1940. Prize Money Increased to £700

Camden News · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 5

A distinct progressive policy was favoured and adopted by the committee of the Camden A. H. & I. Society for the 1940 Camden Show to…

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Camden Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 October 1939 · page 2

The Camden A.H. and I. Society is putting its best foot forward already in its effort to attract exhibits and assure the success of…

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Campbelltown Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 October 1939 · page 1

Although it turned down by a large majority a proposal in favour of abandoning the annual show next year because of the war, the committee of…

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Picton Theatre "Show Boat."

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 October 1939 · page 2

A rare treat is provided for patrons at the Picton Theatre on Saturday, when Edna Ferber's extremely popular production, "Show Boat," will be…

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Over £100 for Cattle Prize Money at Dapto Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 October 1939 · page 2

The Dapto Show Society increased the prize money in its cattle section by £50 last year, with the result that there was a…

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