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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1937

1,083 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 14 of 55

Low Anna C.w.a. Fancy Dress Ball

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 6

In the local hall on Saturday night last the Lowanna branch of the Country Women's Association held a grand juvenile fancy dress ball. The…

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Local and General Regatta Supper Dance

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 4

A regatta supper dance will be held at Jordan's Hall on Monday night. The music will be supplied by Marsh's orchestra…

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Band Prefers Milk

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 April 1937 · page 4

It cannot be said that beer beats the band at Lithgow. Large quantities of mill were consumed at the smoke social of the local bandsmen. The innovation…

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Hollywood Theatre, Maclean

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 April 1937 · page 6

The latest juvenile star, Spanky McFarland, scores a triumph in the new feature-length comedy "General Spanky," which will be screened at the…

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Tasma the Theatre Beautiful

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 April 1937 · page 8

On Monday, April 26, the Tasma Theatre will present Claire Trevor and Ralph Bellamy in "The Navy Wife." This will be supported by…

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Local and General with Supper Dance on Coronation Day

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 April 1937 · page 4

The next white supper dance will be May 12 (Coronation Day), in St. Marys Hall. This unique occasion demands a very special preparation. Under the…

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Anzac Day Civic Commemoration Service in Saraton Theatre

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 April 1937 · page 4

To-morrow will be the 22nd anniversary of the landing of the Australian and New Zealand troops on Gallipoli Penirisula, and the historic…

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Tea Meeting and Concert

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 April 1937 · page 4

The jubilee tea meeting and concert of the Grafton Presbyterian Church is to be held in the School Hall, Prince street, next Wednesday evening. The…

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Regatta Dance To-night

Daily Examiner · Monday 26 April 1937 · page 4

At the Criterion Hall to-night, the Grafton Regatta Committee will be holding their annual regatta night dance. An excellent dance programme…

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Rappville Younger Set Ball

Daily Examiner · Monday 26 April 1937 · page 7

Continuing with their series of entertainments in aid of the Rappville Hall supper room fund, the Younger Set held another successful ball at…

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Combined Service Saraton Theatre Crowded

Daily Examiner · Monday 26 April 1937 · page 6

Headed by the Pipers' Band the Light Home, returned men, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides. Red Cross workers and Junior Red Cross then marched in procession…

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Appropriate End To Grafton Regatta Happy Gathering Attend Dance

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 4

The Grafton and South Grafton Regatta Committee brought a pleasant day of aquatic sports to a conclusion in an appropriate manner when they held…

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Crowd Amused Baby Car In Dance Hall Bright Night at the Trocadero

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 4

Dance enthusiasts at the Trocadero last night were amazed to see a Baby Austin motor car glide out of the supper room, around the floor, and…

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Fire Brigade Weekly Dance

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 April 1937 · page 4

The Fire Brigade weekly dance will be held as usual at the Scouts Hall to-night, and on this occasion a nice supper has been provided by the Ladies'…

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Glenreagh C. of E. Ladies' Guild Dance

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 April 1937 · page 3

Postponed from the previous Saturday through wet weather, a dance in aid of the Christ Church Ladies' Guild, was held in the School of Arts on…

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North Grafton Church of England Coronation Ball

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 April 1937 · page 4

The North Grafton Church of England Coronation Ball will be held in the Criterion Hall, Grafton, on Monday, May 10. The debutantes' list is…

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Old Students' Dance

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 4

On Monday night next, May 3, the Grafton High School Old Students' Union will be conducting another of their popular monthly invitation supper…

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Jubilee Tea Party And Variety Concert Celebrations at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 4

The jubilee of the building of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Grafton, was celebrated with a tea meeting and concert last night, which was…

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Cricket Dance

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 3

The Cloud's Creek Cricket Club held a dance on 20th ultimo. Although the night was well there waa a good attendance. Mr. F. Neaves…

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Timmsvale Ball

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 2

Many novel designs in hats [?] worn at a "madliatter's" ball held Timmsvale Hall last Friday. night aid of the Church of England fun…

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