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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1948

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

St. Peter’s Church Flower Show

The Campbelltown News · Friday 29 October 1948 · page 1

Despite the vicious and destructive winds which wrecked the gardens in the district on the Friday last, Saturday’s Spring Flower Show…

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Gymkhana and Cyclists Carnival at Bargo Great Success

The Picton Post · Thursday 11 November 1948 · page 1

Attempting their most ambitious programme to date, the Bargo Sports Club held a most' successful Gymkhana and Cyclists' Carnival last Saturday. All sections were keenly contested and the large crowd was kept on its toes right from the first event by the efficient…

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Infants' School Club. Children's Fair

Camden News · Thursday 18 November 1948 · page 1

A Children's Fair was held in the R.S.L. Hall on the 12th November to swell the funds of the Camden infants' School Club, and was…

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Tennis Tournament in aid of Carnival

Camden News · Thursday 18 November 1948 · page 2

A successful tennis tournament was held last Saturday in aid of Camden Rotary Club's carnival day on Tuesday, 30th November…

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Horse Exercise on Show-ring. Ban by Council. Gates to Ring Locked

Camden News · Thursday 18 November 1948 · page 1

At its meeting on Monday, 15th November, the attention of the committee of the Camden A. H. and I. Society was directed to the order by…

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Carnival Day for School Equipment

Camden News · Thursday 25 November 1948 · page 1

Next Tuesday, the 30th November, is the date of Camden Rotary Club's big effort to raise money to buy educational equipment for Camden…

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Horace Lindrum Visits Picton Exhibition of Skill

The Picton Post · Thursday 25 November 1948 · page 2

Mr. Horace Lindrum, Billiardist and world renowned snooker, champion, entertained about 50, people with an exhibition of his…

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Red Cross Carnival

The Campbelltown News · Friday 3 December 1948 · page 1

The Christmas Red Cross Carnival on Mawson Park will be one of the largest efforts conducted by the Campbelltown Branch and the tremendous…

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Social Afternoon At Q.V. Home Exhibition of Arts and Crafts

The Picton Post · Thursday 9 December 1948 · page 1

The Q.V. Home, Thirlmere, presented a gay scene on Saturday afternoon last as many visitors, among them being relatives and friends of the patients, arrived to…

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Red Cross Carnival on “ Mawson Park.” Very Successful Function

The Campbelltown News · Friday 10 December 1948 · page 1

The, Carnival in aid of the general funds of the Australian Red Cross Society, N.S.W. Division, held under the auspices of the Campbelltown…

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Night Trots with Betting Benefit Claimed For Country Show Societies

The Picton Post · Thursday 16 December 1948 · page 1

The provision in the Racing (Amendment) Bill allowing betting at night trotting meetings was supported in the…

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Dapto Show

The Campbelltown News · Friday 31 December 1948 · page 3

The schedule of prizes for the 1949 Dapto Show is now available on application. Extensive alterations will be noted…

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