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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

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Prince Edward Theatre. "Common Clay."

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 6

A girl of "common clay," who becomes the plaything of forces too strong for her and whose efforts towards rehabilitation and happiness entangle her more deeply…

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Old Students Banquet And Dance Grafton High School O.S.U. a Very Happy Gathering

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 2

Ex- students of the Grafton High School members of the teaching staff and a number of invited guests met under very happy circumstances at the first banquet…

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Dance at Megan

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 2

The social recently held at Megan in aid of the Wanderers' F.C. resulted in a profit of about £4/15. Everyone had a most enjoyable time. Mr…

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Local and General. Pictures

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 2

The management of the Dorrigo Pictures announce that an all-talking programme has been secured for to-morrow night's showing at the Memorial…

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C.W.A. Dance Bright and Successful Function

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 2

The Dorrigo branch of the Country Women's Assn. held their annual Blue and Gold Dance in the Memorial Hall on Friday night last. The…

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Boys' Club Dance

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 May 1931 · page 4

A number of old-time dance devotees at Grafton have formed a club known as the Boys' Club. Jazz and one-steps and other Modern dances are "taboo"…

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Hollywood Theatre, Maclean

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 May 1931 · page 6

A good talkie programme is billed for presented at Hollywood Theatre, Maclean, to-night, when Clara Bow will be seen in the featured role in "Her Wedding…

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Successful Ambulance Dance at Tyringham

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 4

The Ambulance dance at Tyringham on Saturday night proved a social and financial success. The hall, which had been beautifully decorated by the…

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Y.a.l. Boys' Band Hospital Benefit To-morrow Afternoon and Night

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 4

The Grafton District Hospital Boa[?] did not hesitate to accept the offer of the Y.A.L. boys to appear in Grafton in aid of the District Hospital funds and feel…

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Scouts' Dance

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 4

Patrons are reminded in the advertising columns of a shilling dance at Scouts Hall on Friday night next in aid of Scout funds. There will be a prize for children…

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Novelty Carnival Dance

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 4

Merry and bright was the carnival dance conducted by Martin's Serenades at the Criterion Hall, Grafton, last night. For fully four hours a large assembly…

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Roberts Creek Dance

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 3

To raise funds for the forthcoming Parochial Ball at Cowper, a large crowd assembled at the residence of Mr. W. Winkler on Wednesday evening of last…

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"Common Clay" at Hollywood Theatre

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 2

With the talented Constance Bennett in what many acclaim as her greatest role, "Common Clay," which will be shown at Hollywood Theatre, Maclean,…

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Bellingen Pictures. The Committee Gravely Concerned. Heavy Losses Last Month

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 2

The committee of the Bellingem Memorial Hall are gravely concerned about the position of their picture show. Attendances are falling off…

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Y.a.l. Boys Coming To-day "Finest Boys' Band in the World."

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 4

When he conducted the Young Australia League Boys' Band in New York, the famous Philip Sousa, it is reported, described it as "the finest boys' band in…

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Maclean Pipe Band

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Maclean Pipe Band was held on Friday night last, the chair being occupied by Mr. F. Maxwell, vice-president…

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"The Barn Dance."

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 4

Final arrangements are now being made for the monthly. "Barn Dance," at the residence of Mr. Les Hutchings, Trenayr, on Saturday night, in aid of…

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Palmer's Island Ambulance Ball

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 3

A meeting of the residents of Palmer's Island district was held on Monday night last to consider the question [?] conducting a ball in aid of the District…

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Girls' Friendly Society Ball

Daily Examiner · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 4

The Girls' Friendly Society Ball, an invitation function, takes place at the Criterion Hall to-night…

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Pictures

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 2

"The Mississippi Gambler," starring Joseph SchiMliraut with Joan Bennett, will be the feature tomorrow night at the Memorial Hall. The…

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