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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1953

119 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 4 of 6

Bowls Australian Bowling Carnival

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 May 1953 · page 5

All Picton players who took part in the Australian Bowls Championships reported having had a splendid week with…

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Camden "Stars" in Big Tv Show

Camden News · Thursday 28 May 1953 · page 10

The township of Camden will "star" in a Coronation film to be shown on the B.B.C. television programme…

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Distinguished Military Commander to Open Fete Q.V. Home Exhibition On

The Picton Post · Wednesday 3 June 1953 · page 9

A special Coronation Fete and Exhibition being held at Queen Victoria Home on Saturday afternoon will be…

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President Re-elected for 20Th Year Picton Show Society's Annual Meeting

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 June 1953 · page 10

At the annual meeting of Picton A.H. & I. Society held last Wednesday night, Mr. L. Nicolson was re-elected president for the twentieth successive year…

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Theatrical Club Show Outstanding Success

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 July 1953 · page 7

The large and enthusiastic crowd of 200 which attended last Friday's "Variety Night," agreed that the Picton Amateur…

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Carnival Night at Menangle £55 Raised For Spastic Centre

Camden News · Thursday 9 July 1953 · page 11

The fancy dress dance organised by the Sports and Social Club, held on Friday last in aid of the Spastic…

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Picton Central Defeats Leading High Schools Wollongong Football Carnival

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 July 1953 · page 9

This year's Wollongoog football carnival proved very successful for the boys from this district. Two teams were…

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More Showground Buildings Needed Show Society Holds Annual Meeting

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 4 August 1953 · page 1

There was rather a disappointing attendance at the annual meeting of the Campbelltown A.H. and I. Society, held in the R.S.L. Hall last night. 17 members attended and nine apologies were…

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Schoolboys' Carnival at Bowral Marist Bros. Win Secondary Section

Camden News · Thursday 13 August 1953 · page 1

A feature of the Rugby League Schoolboys' Carnival at Bowral on Saturday, 1st August, was the winning of…

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Spring Fashion Show Proves Popular OVER 400 Brave Bitter Cold to Attend Enterprise of Kelly's Frock Salon Worthwhile Approximately £60 To P. & C. Funds

Camden News · Thursday 13 August 1953 · page 1

Despite the icy wind that blew on Tuesday night, over 400 women and girls crowded the R.S.L. hall for the Spring Fashion Parade, arranged by Kelly's of Camden. Patrons were treated to…

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Fair Rents Court Many Increases Granted

Camden News · Thursday 20 August 1953 · page 5

On Monday last at the Camden Court House, the Fair Rents Court sat, under the jurisdiction of Mr. N. C…

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Schoolboys' Football Carnival First to Be Heild in District Unqualified Success

Camden News · Thursday 20 August 1953 · page 9

The Camden Schoolboys' Football Carnival was held at Camden Showground on Saturday. This was the first carnival to be held in this district and was an unqualified success, through the co-operation…

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Permanent Improvements in Pavilion Expenditure Exceeded Receipts Show Society's Annual Report

Camden News · Thursday 20 August 1953 · page 10

The annual meeting of the Camden A.H. & I. Society was held in the R.S.L. Hall on Monday night last. Mr. C. S. McIntosh, Vice-President, occupied the chair in the absence of the President who was…

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CAMPBELLTOWN P. & C Association Meeting (Contributed) International Poster Exhibition

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 25 August 1953 · page 3

There was an average attendance presided over by Mr. E. O. Edwards. Following the normal business, Mr. Higgs reported that…

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International Poster Exhibition The Treuthardt Collection

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 September 1953 · page 5

These interesting posters have been carefully selected over several years and show many brilliant and effective…

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International Poster Exhibition The Treuthardt Collection

Camden News · Thursday 10 September 1953 · page 2

These interesting posters have been carefully selected over several years and show many brilliant and effective…

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International Poster Exhibition The Trenthardt Collection

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 15 September 1953 · page 4

These interesting posters have been carefully selected over several years and show many brilliant and effective…

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Football Carnival Staged at Bargo Lakemba Win Knock-out Final

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 September 1953 · page 4

Six teams competed in the annual "Rugby League Football Knock-out Carnival Staged by the Bush Nursing Association Centre at Bargo on September 13th…

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New Classroom for Narellan School Ready for Occupation Early in 1954 P. & C. Association To Hold Fair This Week

Camden News · Thursday 24 September 1953 · page 1

The teacher in charge of Narellan Public School, Mr. H. Keogh, has received written advice from the Department of Education that a new school-room is to be provided at Narellan (tenders…

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Campbelltown Horticultural Society Rose Exhibition To Be Staged

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 29 September 1953 · page 1

At the last meeting of the newly formed Horticultural Society it was decided to stage a Rose Show in the…

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