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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1948

52 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 3

Dapto Show

The Campbelltown News · Friday 9 January 1948 · page 1

Entries came in freely for Dapto’s Annual Show to be held to-day and to-morrow (Friday and Saturday), 9th and 10th January. There is every…

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Dapto Show

The Campbelltown News · Friday 16 January 1948 · page 6

On the 9th and 10th inst. the Dapto A. H. and I. Society held its annual exhibition and we note that it resulted in breaking records in so…

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Royal Show Poulfry Entries. Close February 7—No extension

Camden News · Thursday 29 January 1948 · page 7

Entries for the Poultry Section of the 1948 Royal Easter Show close finally on Saturday, February 7 next. The schedule for the Poultry…

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Royal Show Poultry Entries

The Campbelltown News · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 5

Close February 7—No extension. Entries for the Poultry Section of the 1948 Royal Easter Show close finally on Saturday, February 7 next…

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Thirlmere Cinema. Saturday's Programme Double Hit Show

The Picton Post · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 4

Two big pictures have been placed together to build up next Saturday's super-programme at the Thirlmere Cinema. Robert…

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Picton Show

The Picton Post · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 2

The date for the Picton Show, Saturday, 6th March, is drawing nearer, and the committee is hopeful of a record show in…

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Moss Vale Show Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 26, 27, 28th FEB

The Picton Post · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 2

Mr. T. H. Binney (Sec.) of the Moss Vale A.H. and I. Society, informed us yesterday that cattle and horse entries for this…

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No Holiday In Bowral For District Show Divided Opinion in Council Over the Matter

The Picton Post · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 1

The Bowral Council was divided five to three in opposition to a proposal that a public holiday be declared for the second…

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Bowls. Country Week Carnival. Camden Bowlers Great Performance

Camden News · Thursday 26 February 1948 · page 9

The bowlers from the local club, who participated in Country Week in Sydney, played excellent bowls and many wins came their way…

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Judges For Royal Show Dairy Cattle

The Picton Post · Thursday 26 February 1948 · page 2

Judges for the dairy cattle at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney, which opens on March 20, were announced this week by…

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Young Australia League Royal Easter Show Tour

Camden News · Thursday 26 February 1948 · page 7

This Easter the Young Australia League will be conducting its annual tour for country boys to attend the Sydney Royal Easter Show…

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Campbelltown Show

The Campbelltown News · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 1

The Society is making final arrangements for the first full Show since 1939, and everything points in the direction of a Bumper Show…

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Y.a.l. Young Australia League Royal Easter Show Tour

The Campbelltown News · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 8

This Easter the Young Australia League will be conducting its annual tour for country boys to attend the Sydney Royal Easter Show…

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Picton Theatre Big Show Night Attraction

The Picton Post · Thursday 4 March 1948 · page 6

On Saturday next, at night only, the big special attraction will be Allan Ladd in "Calcutta" and will be supported by the…

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Picton Show Ball High Standard Maintained Funds Benefit by £30

The Picton Post · Thursday 4 March 1948 · page 2

The Picton A.H. and I. Society's Annual Show Ball, which was held in the Agricultural hall last Friday…

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Camden Show. To-day, To-morrow and Saturday. Over 3,000 Entries

Camden News · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 1

After months of preparation the annual exhibition of the Camden A. H. and I. Society takes place this week with every promise of a…

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Campbelltown Show. Friday and Saturday, 2nd and 3rd APRIL

The Campbelltown News · Friday 19 March 1948 · page 1

About eighty entrants are expected in the Campbelltown Show Wood-chopping Championship, some of Australia’s best axemen will be on…

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Local - . Prizewinners At Camden Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 March 1948 · page 3

Last week we published the successes of, entries by Byrnes' Exhibition Dairy in the Camden District Show. Other successful competitors were: - Mr. Henry Davies who gained second place in the £18 prize money Hunting Contest held on the first day, and also gained second place in the Hunting Contest on the Becond day. Another successful competitor in the Hunting contests, who is…

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Royal Easter Show. Campbelltown District Prizewinners

The Campbelltown News · Thursday 25 March 1948 · page 1

Mr. C. J. Clark, of Epping Forest, Minto, breeder .of Ayrshire cattle, was awarded 1st prize for cow under 3 years in milk; 1st for cow or heifer…

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Camden Show. the Governor Congratulates Exhibitors

Camden News · Thursday 25 March 1948 · page 1

The President of the Camden A. H. and I. Society, Colonel E. Macarthur Onslow is in receipt of the following letter from Lieut. General…

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