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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1953

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Plans for Camden Show Finalised Good Weather All That Is Needed

Camden News · Thursday 12 March 1953 · page 6

Arrangements are well in hand for the holding of Camden's Annual Exhibition next week, March 19, 20 and…

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Campbelltown Show

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 17 March 1953 · page 3

The Campbelltown Show, held on April 10 and 11, 1953, at Campbelltown, 34 miles from Sydney, offers[?]…

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Glenfield Flower Show Large Crowd—high Standard of Exhibits

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 17 March 1953 · page 1

The tables at the Glenfield Progress Hall on Saturday, 7th March, were a glorious floral feast, and the staging of the exhibits reflects great credit on the officers responsible. From the entrance door…

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Campbelltown Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 March 1953 · page 8

The Campbelltown Show, held on April 10 and 11, 1953, at Campbelltown, 34 miles from Sydney, offers…

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Local Man to Judge at Royal Show

Camden News · Thursday 19 March 1953 · page 2

Mr. E. M. Phillpot, of Leppington, has been appointed judge of saddle and harness pony classes at the…

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New Junior Javelin Record H. Meier Excels At Bathurst Athletic Carnival

Camden News · Thursday 19 March 1953 · page 4

At Bathurst A.A. Club's Invitation Carnival held on 8th March, Hermann Meier won the Junior 100 yards…

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Holiday for Show Why Application Was Not Lodged Letter to the Editor

Camden News · Thursday 19 March 1953 · page 11

Mr. L. R. Ohlsen, Hon. Secretary of the Camden Branch of the Australian Labour Party, received the…

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Local Winners at Camden Show

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 24 March 1953 · page 4

The following local people were successful in the ring events at the Camden Show. Vilma Bagnell, Friday night:…

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Minto Horticultural Society Plans In Hand For Autumn Show

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 24 March 1953 · page 4

A special meeting of the committee of the Minto Horticultural Society was held last Thursday when the principal…

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Last Minute Plans for Show Record Roll Up for Committee Meeting

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 24 March 1953 · page 1

The best attended meeting of the Show Committee was held on Monday of last week when members decided on last minute plans for the 1953 Show…

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Cattle Exhibits at Show Unequalled for Quality

Camden News · Thursday 26 March 1953 · page 4

The duality of cattle exhibited at Camden Show on Friday has never previously been equalled, according to general opinion expressed during the judging of awards…

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Prominent Display by Commercial Exhibits at Camden Show

Camden News · Thursday 26 March 1953 · page 6

Commercial exhibitors at Camden Show provided a display which attracted more than ordinary attention by the public. All the latest models of cars and trucks, farming implements and household…

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Camden Show Reveals High Standard Of Quality Cattle Exhibits Unsurpassed Perfect Weather Throughout Ensures Success

Camden News · Thursday 26 March 1953 · page 1

The 1953 Camden Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society's annual show staged over three days at Camden Showground last week was an outstanding exhibition of productive wealth from the most historic dairying arid pastoral district in New South Wales…

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Home Garden Again at Easter Show

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 31 March 1953 · page 7

A demonstration home vegetable garden will again be established at the Royal Easter Show this year…

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Good Entries for Show Special Prizes For Iced & Decorated Cakes

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 31 March 1953 · page 5

The Campbelltown Show is fast approaching its climax for this year, and entries coming in augur well…

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Home Garden Again at Easter Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 April 1953 · page 10

A demonstration home vegetable garden will again be established at the Royal Easter Show this year…

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Successes at Royal Show Ray Bros. Win More Awards

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 April 1953 · page 1

Congratulations to Ray Bros, of Wellington Park, who gained further successes with their cattle exhibits at this year's…

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Mannequin Parade Creates Interest Good Attendance at Afternoon Show Organisers And Public Disappointed

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 April 1953 · page 1

Last Saturday afternoon saw quite a large attendance of enthusiastic ladies and teenagers at the Mannequin Parade arranged by the "Merridee" Frock Shop and held in the Shire Hall, Picton…

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Home Garden Again at Easter Show

Camden News · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 4

A demonstration home vegetable garden will again be established at the Royal Easter Show this year…

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Show Night Dance at Camden Golf Club

Camden News · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 2

Show week culminated in a very happy function in the form of a dance at Studley Park club house on…

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