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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1916

278 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 7 of 14

Smoke Concert. Distribution of Prizes

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 8 July 1916 · page 2

As an aftermath to the annual meeting of the Coffs Habor Kifle Club a amoke concert was held in the sample room of the Fitzroy Hotel on…

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Tea Meeting and Concert

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 July 1916 · page 2

The tea meeting under the auspices of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday evening, was well attended. There were two sittings at…

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Star Pictures

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 12 July 1916 · page 2

The Paramount programme submitted on Saturday night was well appreciated by a good audience. The feature film "The Lost Paradise," was a splendid story, well…

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Grand Concert

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 2

The grand concert and recital given by Miss Noble's pupils and others in the School of Arts on Friday evening last proved a great success both…

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White's Pictures

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 15 July 1916 · page 2

Last Saturday night an interesting programme of pictures was shown at White's. The attendance was fair. "Vaudry Jewels," the star drama,…

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Star Pictures

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 July 1916 · page 4

A splendid collection of films will be shown at South Grafton to-night. The leading feature is a pleasing subject in three reels entitled "The Slavery Student" and is a gem…

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L.o.l. Concert

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 15 July 1916 · page 2

The Dorrigo branch of the Loyal Orange Lodge is celebrating the anniversary of the "glorious 12th—although a little late—this Saturday…

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In France. the National Fete. March of Allies Headed by Scots' Band. Paris

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 July 1916 · page 3

The celebration of the national fete was symbolic of France's confidence of victory. Though, with many women and children in mourning, rejoicings are not possible, yet the…

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Star Pictures

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 July 1916 · page 4

The pictures screened at South Grafton were well up to the standard, and were watched with keen interest. On Saturday night next, by special arrangement with J.C…

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Convent Ball

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 19 July 1916 · page 2

That popular annual fixture, the Convent Ball, took place on Tuesday evening of last weak. The School of Arte was crowded, and…

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Water Brigade Dance

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 July 1916 · page 4

The South Grafton Water Brigade held their annual dance last night. It was a very successful function, though the attendance was hardly what could be desired, but this,…

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The Carnival Ball

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 July 1916 · page 2

The annual carnival ball was held in the School of Arts, South Grafton, last evening, and this year the proceeds will be devoted to the Red Cross Society. About 50 couples…

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Thora Concert

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 21 July 1916 · page 2

The generosity of the residents of these districts was demonstrated on Friday evening last, when Thorn hall was packed with an enthusiastic…

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Dance

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 22 July 1916 · page 2

The dance held in ald of a local patriotic fund in White's Hall last Wednesday evening was attended by about 60 couples. The floor was in perfect…

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Star Pictures

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 July 1916 · page 4

At the School of Arts, South Grafton, tonight, the J. C. Williamson patriotic film "For Australia," or "The Sydney-Emden Fight," will be screened. This is the first…

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White's Pictures

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 22 July 1916 · page 2

Owing to White's Hall being otherwise engaged pictures were not shown last Saturday night. The entertainment was held on Monday, the attendance…

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"Graft" in New York. Police and White Slavers. "After the Ball Was Over." New York, Friday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 July 1916 · page 3

Investigations which have been made indicate that graft on a gigantic scale has been going on between the New York police and the persons engaged…

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Patriotic Concert at Carr's Creek. a Successful Function

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 28 July 1916 · page 2

Last night a successful concert took place at Carr's Creek, the proceeds being in aid of the funds of the Red Cross Society and War Equipment…

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Pictures

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 29 July 1916 · page 2

Last Saturday night's entertainment was fairly well attended. The programme, as usual, was first-class and included in it were a couple of good…

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Star Pictures

Daily Examiner · Saturday 29 July 1916 · page 4

The Sydney-Emden fight was shown to a good house at South Grafton on Saturday night last. The picture was a clever reproduction and well appreciated. To-night a…

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