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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1954

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Show Dates for 1954

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 5 January 1954 · page 6

The following dates have been fixed for annual shows during 1954 at near-southern and South Coast towns:…

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Coronation Gift Fund Carnival Next

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 12 January 1954 · page 2

Plans have been finalised for the Carnival to be held on Saturday next to aid the funds of the Campbelltown…

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Protest to Council Over Carnival Site Decision to Use Mawson Park

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 12 January 1954 · page 1

A petition presented to Campbelltown Municipal Council by some 300 ratepayers and others protesting against the use of Mawson Park for a Carnival in aid of the Coronation Gift Fund was discussed at the meeting of Council on January 4…

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Let's Be Fair to Local Government

Camden News · Thursday 14 January 1954 · page 7

"It is fundamental that those who accept public office should discharge their trust with integrity," said Alderman C. E…

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Mawson Park Carnival Well Supported Coronation Gift [?]Und Benefits by [?]

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 1

The Carnival held in Maws on Park on Saturday last by the Campbelltown Coronation Gift Fund Committee can be described as one of the most successful held in Campbelltown for some time…

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Show Dates for 1954

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 26 January 1954 · page 7

Kiama, Jan. 30. Feb. 1; Berry, February 5, 6; Norwra Feb. 12 13: Kangaroo Valley. Feb. 19. 20: Robertson…

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Campbelltown Show Promise of Record Year

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 26 January 1954 · page 1

A meeting of the Council of the Campbelltown A. H. & I. Society was held in the R.S.L. Hall last night (Monday), with the President, Mr. F. J. Sedgwick, in the chair…

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Association Courts Officially Opened by Mayor Crowd of Over 500 Witnesses Presentation of Trophies Fine Exhibition By Dinny Pails

Camden News · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 1

The official opening of the Camden District Tennis Association Courts on Tuesday night drew a crowd of between 500 and 600 interested spectators. A great deal of organisation had gone into the…

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Plans for Bumper Show Camden A. H. & I. Society Enthusiastic Record Cattle Entries Expected

Camden News · Thursday 18 February 1954 · page 1

As the Camden Show draws nearer, 1st, 2nd and 3rd April, so the tempo increases in the preparations. It was quite evident from the feelings of the Committeemen at the meeting on Monday night…

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Minto Show Committee Formed

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 23 February 1954 · page 8

A meeting of the Minto School of Arts held last Thursday took a step in the right direction when they…

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Novel Carnival Proves Successful Many Varied Attractions

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 23 February 1954 · page 3

Despite overcast skies and threatening rain throughout the day a carnival was successfully staged by St. Peter’s Tennis Club adjacent to the club courts on Saturday afternoon and night last…

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CAMDEN A. H. & I. SOCIETY The Show Ball Grows Bigger

Camden News · Thursday 25 February 1954 · page 7

As the time rolls along and the enthusiasm picks up momentum so the forecast for the forthcoming…

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Plans Discussed for Minto Show

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 9 March 1954 · page 2

A meeting of the Minto School of Arts was held last Wednesday when the show for the coming years was…

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Ingleburn Autumn Exhibition

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 16 March 1954 · page 5

A full report of Ingleburn Autumn Exhibition, held on Saturday last, together with details of all awards, will…

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Holiday Approved for Show Sheep Dog Trial

Camden News · Thursday 18 March 1954 · page 5

A well attended and enthusiastic meeting of the A. H. and I. Society Committal heard with pleasure…

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CAMDEN A.H. & I. SOCIETY Everything Set For Record Show

Camden News · Thursday 18 March 1954 · page 2

With only two weeks to run before the Camden Show, 1st, 2nd and 3rd April, the entries are rolling in to…

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Glorious Blooms Shown at Ingleburn Autumn Show

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 23 March 1954 · page 7

The Autumn Show of the Horticultural Society of Ingleburn, held on Saturday, March 13th, was a feast of floral…

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Camden Show to Be a Record All Classes Show Record Entries

Camden News · Thursday 25 March 1954 · page 8

Although the closing date of the entries was 23rd March, entries were still pouring in in all sections…

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Autumn Flower Show

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 30 March 1954 · page 6

A large exhibit of flowers was on show in the Campbelltown Town Hall on Saturday last when the…

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Awards at Picton Show

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 6 April 1954 · page 4

The following awards were made in the horse section of Picton Show, held on Friday and Saturday, March 19th and 20th. THOROUGHBRED PONIES…

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