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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1954

121 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 5 of 7

“Show Boat” at Picton

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 12 October 1954 · page 2

Residents of Campbelltown should avail themselves of the opportunity of making a trip to Picton during the next…

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25 Schools Compete at District Sports P.S.A.A.A. Athletic Carnival Fine Appearance Of Sports Uniforms

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 12 October 1954 · page 1

Onslow Park, Camden was the centre of activity for all schools from surrounding districts on Friday, 8th October, when the annual Athletic Carnival of Camden-Campbelltown Branch of the P.S.A.A.A…

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"Show Boat" at Picton

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 October 1954 · page 8

Residents of the district should not miss the opportunity during the next fortnight to see the Picton…

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Bowls Carnival Celebrates Back-to-Picton Week

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 October 1954 · page 6

Picton Bowling green looked particularly well last week-end when visitors from a number of clubs…

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Local Success at Dog Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 October 1954 · page 1

Local dog fancier, Mr. Fred Cracknell, of Campbell Street, met with considerable success on Saturday…

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Bargo Doll and Pet Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 October 1954 · page 10

A delightful afternoon was enjoyed by the children of Bargo on Saturday at a combined Party and Pet…

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"Show Boat" Starts Next

Camden News · Thursday 14 October 1954 · page 6

After nearly three months of solid rehearsals, the Picton Amateur Theatrical Club will present Jerome Kern's…

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Minto Show

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 19 October 1954 · page 7

A visit to the showground last Sunday opened our eyes to the work that a band of voluntary labour had done…

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Record Created at Scots Fair Pipe Band Again Popular

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 19 October 1954 · page 1

The annual fair of St. David’s Presbyterian Church, held in Campbelltown Town Hall on Saturday last created an all time record with takings of £266/3/9…

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Minto Spring Flower Show Many Choice Blooms

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 19 October 1954 · page 1

The Spring Flower Show held at Minto last Thursday was another triumph for members for the array of…

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Horticultural Show at Ingleburn Spastic Centre Benefits

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 19 October 1954 · page 2

After being present at the Minto Flower Show earlier in the week we somewhat exhausted our adjectives in…

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Road Accidents Show Startling Increase 100 Per Cent. Rise in Municipality

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 19 October 1954 · page 1

The Department of Motor Transport has just released statistics prepared from information furnished in police reports of road accidents, for the year ended 30th June, 1954…

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Extra Seating for Bowls Washed Out "Show Boat"

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 October 1954 · page 8

To cope with the anticipated heavy bookings for the remaining performances of "Show Boat" extra seating…

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Superb Acting in "Show Boat" Engrossing Performance Opens Big Season

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 October 1954 · page 1

The production and presentation of Jerome Kern's scintillating musical play "Show Boat," at Picton, savours appreciably of the rich, glossy touch of Broadway…

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£95 Raised At Bargo Flower Show Official Opening By Blake Pelly

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 October 1954 · page 3

The teachers and the committee of the Bargo Parents' and Citizens' Association are to be congratulated on the…

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"Show Boat" Coming to Camden

Camden News · Thursday 21 October 1954 · page 5

The Picton Amateur Theatrical Cub will present Jerome Kern's ever-popular musical comedy "Show Boat"…

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Minto Show Justifies Its Slogan “Bigger and Better Than Ever” All Records Broken

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 26 October 1954 · page 1

The Minto show opened last Saturday to a dull, day, but it was evident that nothing could dampen on the spirits of the committee or detract from the enjoyment of the crowd that at an early hour was…

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"Show Boat" Gives Scope for Talent Picton's Lavish Musical Play

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 October 1954 · page 3

The very lavish nature of Jerome Kern's musical play, "Show Boat," being currently presented at Picton Shire Hail, gives scope for a wide variety of individual talent among the big local cast…

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Camden to See "Show Boat"

Camden News · Thursday 28 October 1954 · page 1

The production and presentation of Jerome Kern's scintillating musical play "Show Boat" at Picton,…

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Public Impressions at Minto Show Enjoyment For Many

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 2 November 1954 · page 4

General impressions of the Show at Minto last week were given and it only remains to touch on the views…

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