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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1953

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Doll and Pet Show at Minto

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 29 September 1953 · page 4

The laughter of children and the approval of adults was sufficient to direct attention to the function held…

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International Posters Make Striking Display Public Show Art Appreciation

The Picton Post · Wednesday 30 September 1953 · page 5

Members of the public who visited the International Poster Exhibition in the Shire Hall on September 16th and 17th…

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Narellan Fair Raises £104 Success Despite Unpleasant Weather

Camden News · Thursday 1 October 1953 · page 2

Last Saturday's chilly, overcast day did not deter the Narellan P. and C. Association from holding its First Spring Fair, nor did it stop people turning up to aid the good work. The gross takings for…

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Family Heirlooms on Display Wonderful Exhibition of Antiques

Camden News · Thursday 1 October 1953 · page 12

Those who failed to attend the exhibition of antiques arranged by the Camden C.W.A. and held in their Rest Rooms yesterday, missed a display of some of the most beautiful pieces of antique china…

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Butterfly Fete & Baby Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 7 October 1953 · page 7

The members of the Methodist Ladies' Church Aid are busy preparing for their forthcoming Butterfly Fete and…

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2 Bod Spring Fair and Flower Show Funds For Korean Scholarship Fund

Camden News · Thursday 8 October 1953 · page 2

What a wonderful opportunity to have a day's outing with your whole family at 2 B.O.D. Spring Fair and…

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Minto Annual Show

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 13 October 1953 · page 8

Arrange ments are now completed for the annual show to be held at Minto on Saturday, October 24th…

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Butterfly Fete & Baby Exhibition

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 October 1953 · page 1

Mothers, have you entered your baby in the Baby Exhibition? Mrs. M. J. King, Picton, will be happy to advise you and…

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Minto Annual Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 October 1953 · page 8

Arrangements are now completed the annual show to be held at it Minto on Saturday, October 24th…

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Spring Show Offers Big Attraction

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 October 1953 · page 2

The annual Spring Show, being staged by Picton A.H. and I. Society, at the Shire Hall on Friday afternoon and…

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Minto Annual Show

Camden News · Thursday 15 October 1953 · page 3

Arrangements are now completed for the annual show to be held at Minto on Saturday, October 24th…

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Minto Annual Show

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 20 October 1953 · page 4

As the day fast approaches for what will be a record in the shows that for the past three years have…

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Spring Show Awards

The Picton Post · Wednesday 21 October 1953 · page 8

Details of all awards at the Spring Show held at Picton last Friday, are:— CUT FLOWERS…

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Flowers Dominant at Spring Show Keen Competition Amongst Cooking

The Picton Post · Wednesday 21 October 1953 · page 1

The fascinating and colourful array of flowers which revealed surprising quality after a harsh season were the dominant feature among entries exhibited at Picton A.H. and I. Society's Annual Spring Show staged in the Shire Hall last Friday…

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St. John's Flower Show and Fete £437 Raised Highly Successful Function

Camden News · Thursday 22 October 1953 · page 1

Particularly successful was the Annual Flower Show and Fete of St. John's Church, Camden, held on a perfect day and under ideal conditions, in the Agricultural Hall on Friday afternoon and evening last…

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"Redex" Entrant Comes to Camden Peugeot on Show at McALEER'S GARAGE

Camden News · Thursday 22 October 1953 · page 6

On Tuesday and again yesterday, considerable interest was shown by the townspeople in a Peugeot sedan—an…

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Colossal Display of Roses Inaugural Exhibition Smashes All Expectations

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 27 October 1953 · page 1

The inaugural Rose Exhibition of the newly formed Campbelltown Horticultural Society, staged in the Masonic Hall last Thursday evening, was a colossal success and exceeded all expectations…

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Brilliant Display at Ingleburn Spring Show Mr. Jeff Bate, M.h.r. Opens Festival

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 27 October 1953 · page 8

When the Horticultural Society’s Spring Show was opened at Ingleburn on Saturday by Mr. Jeff Bate, M.H.R., who seems to be happy and at home in festivities of this nature, there was—despite…

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Minto Annual Show Official Opening by Blake Pelly, M.L.A. Recreation Ground Deeds Handed Over To Mayor

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 27 October 1953 · page 1

Words are a very poor medium to describe the many attractions that held the interest of the large crowd present to enjoy the good fare provided for their benefit by those responsible for the…

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Show Committee Meets at Minto

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 3 November 1953 · page 4

Last Tuesday the committee of the Minto Show Society met in force and the recent show was discussed informally…

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