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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1950

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Picton Amateur Theatrical Club First Show

The Picton Post · Thursday 25 May 1950 · page 1

On Tuesday night last in the Shire Hall, the curtain went up' on the first show produced by Picton's Amateur Theatrical…

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Small Towns Not Getting "Fair Go" Centralisation in Larger Towns

The Picton Post · Thursday 29 June 1950 · page 1

Small towns are not receiving a "fair go" in the distribution of new industries. The evils of centralisation are not confined…

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Agricultural Society

Camden News · Thursday 3 August 1950 · page 1

Much interest was centred in the quarterly meeting of the South Coast are Tablelands Agricultural Union, particularly as the main business was…

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Horse Show and Sports Gala Day. Open Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Minto

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 8 August 1950 · page 5

Sir or Madam, On Saturday, October 21 next, the above mentioned Gala Day is being held on Mr. W. Farrows property,…

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Horse Show and Sports Gala at Minto

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 5 September 1950 · page 3

On Saturday, October 21 next, the above gala day will be held on Mr. W. Farrow’s property, adjacent to Minto railway station. The “day”…

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The Spring Fair

Camden News · Thursday 21 September 1950 · page 4

Members of the Menangle Church Women's Guild, Mesdames W. Veness, Reynolds, w. Starr, R. Hawkey, Tomkins, New, Templeman, Mooney, hon…

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Tennis Exhibition

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 10 October 1950 · page 1

On Wednesday night last the Campbelltown Night Tennis Association had the honour of a visit from Slazengers Ltd. tennis team,…

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Ring Fair Menangle

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 10 October 1950 · page 3

[?] very successful and enjoyable noon was held at “Gilbulla,” [?], on Saturday, October 7. proceeds of which half wil go…

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Spring Fair at Menangle

Camden News · Thursday 12 October 1950 · page 1

A very successful and enjoyable afternoon was held at "Gilbulla," Menangle, on Saturday, October 7. the proceeds of which half wil go…

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St. John's Flower Show

Camden News · Thursday 12 October 1950 · page 1

This important social church event, to be opened by Lady Stanham on Friday, 20th October, at 3 p.m., will carry on from the afternoon into the…

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St. John's Flower Show

Camden News · Thursday 19 October 1950 · page 1

The annual Spring Flower Show of St. John's Church of England takes place to-morrow (Friday) in the Agricultural Hall, Camden. Lady…

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St. David’s Scots’ Fair. a Successful Show

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 24 October 1950 · page 1

Once again the sun broke through the rain clouds and smiled down for the afternoon when the St. David’s Scots’ Fair and Flower Show…

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Show Committee Meets

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 31 October 1950 · page 4

In the absence of the President, Mr. F. J. Sedgwick, Dr. W. R. Morris occupied the chair at the meeting held in the School of Arts on Friday…

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Next Tuesday’s Carnival. District’s Tribute to Hospital Nurses

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 31 October 1950 · page 3

Proceeds from a Grand Street Carnival at Camden on Tuesday next, November 7 (Melbourne Cup Day) will assist to build a recreation hall…

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Camden Police Court. Fair Rents Board

Camden News · Thursday 2 November 1950 · page 4

An application was brought before the Fair Rents Board at Camden at the last sittings of the Board for the determination of the fair rental of…

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Record Crowd Expected at Camden Carnival

Camden News · Thursday 2 November 1950 · page 8

Rotarian Director Colin Clark, who is in charge of arrangements, is confident that a new record will be established at next Tuesday's street…

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Districts Tribute to Hospital Nurses Next Tuesday's Carnival

The Picton Post · Thursday 2 November 1950 · page 1

Proceeds from a Grand Street Carnival at Camden on Tuesday next, November 7 (Melbourne Cup Day) will assist to build a…

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Camden Rotary Club. Hospital Carnival

Camden News · Thursday 9 November 1950 · page 6

The community's response to the street carnival under the auspices of the Camden Rotary Club, held on Tuesday last, was magnificent,…

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Show Committee Meets. Co-operation for Jubilee Celebrations

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 21 November 1950 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Committee of the A. H. and I. Society was held in the School of Arts on Friday evening last, with the…

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Floating Theatre For Venetian Carnival

The Picton Post · Thursday 14 December 1950 · page 2

A floating theatre with, seven stages will be a highlight of the Venetian carnival to be held on Sydney Harbour on the night of…

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