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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1954

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Show Rated as a Splendid Spectacle Judges Impressed by High Quality Perfect Weather - Record Attendance

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 27 April 1954 · page 1

On Friday and Saturday of last week was staged on the Campbelltown Showground one of the finest exhibitions yet held by the Campbelltown A. H. & I Society. Perfect sunny weather prevailed for both days and a happy picnic…

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Show Too Late for Flowers

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 11 May 1954 · page 7

Entries in most of the flower sections at the Campbelltown Show were lighter than in previous years, but…

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Cattle Judging At Royal Criticised By Show Union

Camden News · Thursday 20 May 1954 · page 8

The action of the committee of the Sydney Royal Show, in departing from the old custom of judging all breeds of cattle…

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Cattle Judging At Royal Criticised By Show Union

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 25 May 1954 · page 4

The action of the committee of the Sydney Royal Show, in departing from the old custom of judging all breeds of cattle…

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Minto Show

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 1 June 1954 · page 1

The committee that is is meeting at regular in-the Minto Show in October are meeting at regular…

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Bowls Ambulance Carnival Result Exceeds All Previous Efforts Over £150 Raised

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 June 1954 · page 2

The Picton Bowling Club's annual bowls carnival, held last week-end, in aid of ambulance funds, exceeded all expectations, over £150 being raised. When the ambulance service was inaugurated in Picton the Picton Bowline Club…

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The Queen Mother Visits British Industries Fair

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 July 1954 · page 1

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother admires a dress of Sea Island Cotton worn by Miss Jean Clarke during her visit recently to the Commonwealth section of the 1954 British Industries Fair at Earls Court, London…

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Ingleburn Show Suggested

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 20 July 1954 · page 2

A persistent rumour at present gaining weight [?] is that Ingleburn is to have a show…

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Minto School of Arts Show Committee Report

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 20 July 1954 · page 1

It was a cold night last Tuesday when the Minto School of Arts monthly meeting was held. The…

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43 Teams in Schoolboys' Football CARNIVAl

The Picton Post · Wednesday 21 July 1954 · page 6

The fourth annual school-boys' carnival organised by Group 6 will be held at No. 1 and No. 2 Loseby Park,…

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Combined Schools Football Carnival

Camden News · Thursday 22 July 1954 · page 1

Last August the staff of the Camden School in conjunction with the Camden Football Club, staged a…

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Minto Show Committee

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 27 July 1954 · page 7

Regular meetings of the special show committee rule and the programme for the 1954 Minto Show nears…

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Minto Annual Show

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 3 August 1954 · page 5

A preliminary advertisement [?]nds all interested that the [?]e for the Annual Show at [?]to is now near at hand,…

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Schoolboys' Football Carnival

Camden News · Thursday 5 August 1954 · page 1

At this time last year in conjunction with the Camden Football Club, the staff of the school attempted a…

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Minto Show Committee Meets

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 10 August 1954 · page 6

Fortnightly meetings of the Minto Show Committee are rapidly giving shape to the schedule of the show…

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Over £100 Raised at Scottish Fair Baby Show Creates Interest

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 August 1954 · page 2

Proceeds amounting to well above £100 are expected to result from a Scottish Fair held in the Shire Hall last Friday afternoon, at which a Baby Show created great interest among the many…

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Awards at Baby Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 August 1954 · page 8

The various awards made in the Baby Show at last Friday's Scottish Fair, are given below:—…

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Record Crowd Anticipated for Football Carnival

Camden News · Thursday 12 August 1954 · page 5

A record number of teams have entered for the knock-out schoolboys' football carnival to be held at Onslow…

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Minto Flower Show Fine Blooms

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 17 August 1954 · page 5

In spite of the very cold night the monthly meeting of the Minto Horticultural Society was the usual…

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300 Family Heirlooms on Display High Acclaim for Impressive Exhibition State - Wide Interest

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 17 August 1954 · page 1

Under the title of “Family Album,” a display of antiques in Campbelltown Town Hall on Thursday and Friday last has been acclaimed as one of the most magnificent exhibitions staged in Campbelltown…

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