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Central Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

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School of Arts Ball

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 August 1936 · page 6

There were gay scenes at the Ourimbah School of Arts ball on Friday evening, when the Ladies' Committee put on one of the most successful…

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Concert at Terrigal

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 August 1936 · page 2

A very successful community concert was held on Thursday evening at Terrigal in aid of the funds of the Terrigal Cricket Club. The concert…

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Mountain Diggers' Dance

Man on the Land · Tuesday 11 August 1936 · page 1

Meeting on Thursday afternoon, the Ladies' Auxiliary of the newly formed Mountain sub-branch R.S.S.I.L.A., completed its plans for a dance in…

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Matcham Dance Part of Plan

Man on the Land · Tuesday 11 August 1936 · page 8

Newly formed Sports Club of Gosford Bulk Loading Society will hold its next dance at Matcham on Saturday, August 15. The dance at Narara…

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Bush Liquor Blamed Tale of Fight at Dance

Man on the Land · Tuesday 11 August 1936 · page 8

That bush liquor was the cause of trouble which occurred at a dance at the Spencer Hall on the night of July 25, was the view expressed at the…

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P. & F. Ball Laden With Good Things Brilliant Frocking; Gay Scenes Music and Catering Outstanding

Man on the Land · Tuesday 11 August 1936 · page 1

A blaze of color, brilliant frocking, perfect music, outstanding catering, and of course a large and happy crowd. These were features of the annual Police and Firemen's Ball, staged at the Gosford Hall on Friday evening, Without doubt this function rivals…

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Function For Ball

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 8

At the home of Mrs. W. Kemp, Hill Street, Gosford, this evening (Thursday), a meeting will be held to discuss the means of raising funds for…

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Younger Set Dance

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 8

A delightful dance was staged by the C.W.A. Younger Set in the Masonic Hall last night, when a large number of members and friends…

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Buffs Ball

Man on the Land · Tuesday 25 August 1936 · page 1

Plans are complete for the Buffs Ball to be held at the Gosford Hall on Friday evening, when many novel features will be introduced. Jimmie…

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Gosford Band New Head Is Busy Young Players Taught

Man on the Land · Tuesday 25 August 1936 · page 3

While mourning the departure to Kempsey of popular Dick Wells, Gosford band is carrying on with determination and enthusiasm under its…

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Buffs Ball

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 8

The organisers of the Buffaloc's Ball to be staged at the Gosford Hall to-morrow (Friday) evening have prepared something out of the box in the way…

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Buffaloes Score Another Triumph Grand March Feature Ball Proves Most Enjoyable

Man on the Land · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 1

Hailed as one of the social functions of the season, the annual ball conducted by the Gosford branch of the Buffalo Lodge, was held in the Gosford Hall on Friday evening. The Hall was comfortably filled, and the event was a great success socially…

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Dance at Somersby

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 11

A most successful plain and fancy dress dance was held in the Somorsby School of Arts on Saturday night. There were 90 present and the music…

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High School P. & C. Dance

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 8

High School Parents and Citizens' Association will hold a dance in the Masonic Hall on September 16. Jack Evans will supply the music and an…

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New Theatre Construction Begins

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 8

A start was wade with Gosford 's new picture theatre to be constructed by Mr. E. J. Brennan, proprietor of the Prince Edward,…

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Narara School Concert

Man on the Land · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 8

A school concert will be staged in the Narara Hall on Monday, September 21, by the senior pupils of the Narara Public School, assisted by first…

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Bright Dance

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 13

Somersby Hall was the centre of a very bright and successful scene on Saturday night when Somersby branch of the C.W.A. held a dance to raise…

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Mouth Organ Band

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 6

The Ourimbah Mouth Organ Band lias its first practices in the School of Arts on Tuesday evening, and showed marked efficiency. Those controlling…

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Juvenile Ball

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 6

At a meeting of Ourimbah Parents & Citizens' Association this week it was decided to bold a Juvenile Ball in the School of Arts on November 6…

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Fire Commissioners Enjoy Gosford Firemen's Dance

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 3

Gratifying proof of the interest taken in Gosford's Fire Brigade was the attendance of several members of the [?] of Fire Commissioners at…

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