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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1954

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Show Society Plans Big Attraction Back-to-Picton Week

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 August 1954 · page 2

One of the biggest attractions being organised to celebrate Back-to-Picton Week may prove to be a…

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Exhibition by Leading Tennis Players Hospital Court Opened

Camden News · Thursday 19 August 1954 · page 1

An exhibition by four of Australia's leading tennis players marked the opening of the tennis court at Camden Hospital on Saturday afternoon last…

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Minto Show Larger Than Ever

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 24 August 1954 · page 4

The usual meeting of the Minto Show Committee was held last Thursday at the residence of Mr. T. Clarke…

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Feast of Fashions at Spring Show Display by Carolyn’s Town Hall Packed

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 31 August 1954 · page 1

Although increased seating had been provided the Campbelltown Town Hall was packed any many were standing on Tuesday evening last 24th August when Carolyn’s Frock Salon arranged a Spring…

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Navy Team Wins Soccer Final Knock-out Carnival

Camden News · Thursday 2 September 1954 · page 8

On Sunday, 22nd August, at the soccer ground on Onslow Park, the 1954 Grozinger Knock-out Competition was decided. The first match commenced at eleven o'clock…

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Minto Show Committee Meet

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 7 September 1954 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the show committee was attended by a full gathering of committeemen and the…

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Spring Flower Show at Minto

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 21 September 1954 · page 4

The advent of spring was evident in the improved quality of the flowers shown at the monthly [?]…

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Noise From Sideshows Worries Show Society

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 21 September 1954 · page 10

At the last Campbelltown Show many complaints were received from the public about the noise from some…

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Bowls Carnival For Back-to-Picton Week

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 September 1954 · page 2

A number of local fours are still required for play on Saturday, 9th October, in our Back-to-Picton carnival,…

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"Show Boat" Opens Next Month

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 September 1954 · page 4

The Picton Amateur Theatrical Club's next musical comedy production, Jerome Kern's "Showboat,"…

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Special Events to Feature Spring Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 September 1954 · page 5

A gymkhana and many special ring events added to the programme will feature this year's Spring Show to…

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Scouts’ Fair at Ingleburn

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 28 September 1954 · page 1

Nearly the whole population of the town seemed to be doing their good deed last Saturday, and when one saw…

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Minto Annual Show

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 28 September 1954 · page 7

In our advertising columns the Minto Show Committee gives another reminder of the date of their…

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Matinee Performance of "Show Boat"

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 September 1954 · page 5

At the Picton Amateur Theatrical Club's quarterly meeting last Thursday night it was decided to hold a…

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Local Awards Gained at Dog Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 September 1954 · page 6

A number of local districts dog fanciers were successful with their exhibits when competing at the…

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"Show Boat" at Picton

Camden News · Thursday 30 September 1954 · page 10

The Picton Amateur The atrical Club will stage its most ambitious production to date when, next month,…

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Minto Annual Show

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 5 October 1954 · page 5

With Vice-president Taylor as chairman, many important matters in connection with the Annual Show…

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School Athletes Compete at Carnival Picton Wins Davison Shield

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 October 1954 · page 5

Hundreds of pupils representing all schools in the district competed in a big programme of events conducted at…

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Choice Blooms Dominate Spring Show Interest in Pavilon Exhibits

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 October 1954 · page 3

The tremendous interest regularly focussed on the display of pavilion exhibits was no less fervent at this year's Spring Show, staged in the Agricultural Hall by Picton A.H. and I. Society on Monday…

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Daffodil Fete From 2 P.m. This Friday — Shire Hall Officially Opened by Cr. Sweet, 230 P.m. Composer of "Show Boat"

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 October 1954 · page 8

Jerome Kern was born in New York in 1885 and commenced his musical career at a youthful age by…

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