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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

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Show Committee Meet Night Show Still Uncertain

The Picton Post · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 2

The position in connection with the proposal to hold a night show in conjunction with the annual exhibition this year of the local A. H. and I. Society…

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Picton Show Revel

The Picton Post · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 2

Considering that so many local people were away on holidays, the attendance at the revel conducted by the Picton A. H. and I. Society in…

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Camden A. H. & I. Society. No Agricultural Show in Camden This Year. a Saturday's Patriotic Sports Proposed

Camden News · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 1

After lengthy discussion at a special meeting of the Committee of the Camden A. H. & I. Society held on Monday night, it was decided not…

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Barnardo Farm School Success at Wollongong Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 January 1941 · page 2

For the first June, the Barnardo Form School appeared as a competitor at annual Wollongong Show, held on January 24, 25, and 27. The…

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Liverpool Show

The Campbelltown News · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 6

Liverpool Show open to-day (Friday and continues until sunset tomorrow (Saturday). With quite a number if Societies’ not conducting…

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Show Gate Charges

The Picton Post · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 2

As a result of an inquiry from the committee of the Picton A. H. and I. Society regarding its right to charge admission to Victoria Park during the…

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Red Cross Carnival

Camden News · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 1

At the invitation of the Camden Red Cress the managers of the four local Banks conferred with the Society and agreed to assist in the…

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Hospital Carnival

Camden News · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 1

The organisers of the Hospital Carnival assure us that the function to be held in John Street, Camden in the evenings of Thursday and Friday…

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Show Committee Meeting

The Picton Post · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 3

Mr. L. Nicolson (president) presided at a special meeting of the Picton Show Committee on Monday night, attended by Messrs. T. Brookes,…

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Picton Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 March 1941 · page 2

Everything points to the annual show of the Picton A. H. and I. Association, which takes place on Friday and Saturday, being highly…

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British Empire? Troops Show Their King

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 March 1941 · page 4

A gun crew from New Zealand go to work under the eyes of King George when he was inspecting them to England. Like thousands of other British Empire troops they have come to the Motlier Country to fight for the freedom she has taught them to love…

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Picton show Attractions Tiny, Strange, African Tree Woman

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 March 1941 · page 2

This tiny tree-dweller from the central African jungles, whose tribe is' fast becoming extinct, was brought out. of the Dark Continent in 1925 by Carl…

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Picton Red Cross Society and the Show (To the Editor, "The Picton Port")

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 March 1941 · page 2

Sir,- If I. may through your 'paper, I would like to thank the show committee for giving us permission to conduct, free of charge, a jumble…

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Show Ball

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 2

The show ball on Friday night was as great a success as the show itself One hundred and thirty couples crowded the Shire Hall, made the best…

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Show Gate Takings

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 3

Gate takings for the two days and the night session on Saturday amounted to £167/2/2, of which sum £14/3/- was collected on Friday, and £97/9/- on…

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Weight of Show Bullock

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 3

One hundred and eighty visitors at the show ventured to guess the weight of a fine, young red bull, but only one out of the lot succeeded in doing so…

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Picton Show Committee's Optimism Justified Seventh Annual Show a Great Success Attractive Ring Programme An Outstanding Feature

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 2

When a few short months ago the committee of the Picton A. H. and I Society decided to hold its annual show this year, war or no war, doubt as to the wisdom, of its decision, prevailed amongst those of a less eptimistic turn of mind but the committee, firm in its resolve to carry on as usual, proceeded with its arrangements, and the success that attended the show had on Friday and Saturday more than justified…

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Red Cross Carnival

Camden News · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 1

Citizens of Camden and district can be assured of an entertaining night at the Red Cross Carnival on Friday night next, commencing at 7 o'clock…

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Picton Show Notes

The Picton Post · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 2

Because of the fascinating attraction of the show old-time residents from near and far were found there. From Burragorang was Mr. "Billy"…

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Letters the Late Show (To the Editor, "Picton Post.")

The Picton Post · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 1

Sir,-I would like to congratulate your local A. H. and I. Society upon their very fine effort last week. The results certainly justified the great…

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