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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1949

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New Year's Eve Revel At Show Hall, Picton

The Picton Post · Thursday 6 January 1949 · page 1

On New Year's Eve the A.H. and I. Society held a Revel in their hall in Menangle Street, when a crowd of dancers…

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Sports Carnival Picton Sub-branch

The Picton Post · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 1

A meeting of the above Carnival Committee was held in the Club Room on Monday evening last to finalise arrangements in…

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Luddenham Show

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 January 1949 · page 6

Luddenham Show this year will be held on 11th and 12th February entries for same close on 5th Feb In addition to the usual ring events…

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Sports Carnival Picton Sub-Branch R.S.L.

The Picton Post · Thursday 27 January 1949 · page 1

We wish to draw the attention of our readers to the full programme of sports which will be held at Victoria Park…

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Campbelltown Show

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 1 February 1949 · page 1

A meeting of the Committee of the Campbelltown A. H. and I. Society was held in the School of Arts on Friday evening (January 21) when…

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Congratulations For Young Show Rider

The Picton Post · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 6

Young equestrienne, Patricia Sedgwick, who has won numerous champion ribbons for her riding at country shows…

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Campbelltown Show

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 15 February 1949 · page 1

Although the number of business men who met to confer with Executive members of the Campbelltown A. H. and I. Society on Thursday,…

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Campbelltown Show

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 22 February 1949 · page 2

President Sedgwick occupied [?] chair at a meeting of the Committee of the Campbelltown A. H. and I. Society 011 Friday evening, February…

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The Jubilee Show Ball

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 3

“I can assure you,” said Secretary Hopper, of the Campbelltown A. H. and I. Society, “that Friday night, April 22, will be a night to remember.”…

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Preparing Show Poultry For Exhibition

The Picton Post · Thursday 17 March 1949 · page 2

With the resumption of a normal programme of poultry shows much interest has been aroused in methods of…

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Tahmoor Topics Successful Exhibition

The Picton Post · Thursday 17 March 1949 · page 6

Local dog fancier and breeder, Mr. W. Jordan, who is a consistent exhibitor at shows, virtually triumphed at…

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Picton Show Ball Wet Weather No Deterrent To Success

The Picton Post · Thursday 17 March 1949 · page 1

On Friday evening last Picton A.H. and I. Society commenced its Show activities by holding the Show Ball at the Agricultural Hall. In spite of the very heavy rain a large…

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The Appin Fair. Successful Function

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 22 March 1949 · page 1

The first Annual Fair was held at Appin on March 5, and was most successful. In nearly all classes the entries far exceeded the expectations…

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Red Cross Activities At Royal Easter Show

The Picton Post · Thursday 31 March 1949 · page 5

Country visitors to this year's Royal Easter Show will find many activities promoted by Red Cross to interest them…

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Snap Shots From The R.S.L. R.S.L. Easter Fair

The Picton Post · Thursday 31 March 1949 · page 4

The R.S.L. will conduct an "Ex-Serviceinen's Monster Easter Fair" in Moore Park, Sydney, opposite the Sports Ground…

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Campbelltown Show

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 5 April 1949 · page 2

A spokesman for the Campbelltown A.H. and I. Society said this week that the public attending the show would be assured of ample excellent…

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Our Jubilee Show

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 5 April 1949 · page 1

[?] two and a half weeks we shall celebrating the fiftieth anniversary Campbelltown’s first Agricul[?] Show. There are still many…

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Local Exhibitor Successful At Royal Show

The Picton Post · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 2

Messrs. Ray Bros, of The Oaks Road, well known for the high standard of their dairy cattle, again carried…

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Central School Exhibition

The Picton Post · Thursday 21 April 1949 · page 1

The facilities available at Central School for the education of our children should be of utmost concern to every…

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The Campbelltown Jubilee Show. an Unqualified Success

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 1

With perfect weather conditions, the town bedecked with waving coloured bunting, thousands of visitors and keen competition amongst the Show entrants, Campbelltown’s Golden Jubilee Show “was the best ever.”…

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