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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

876 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 13 of 44

The Talkies Opening of New Theatre

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 2

As advertised, the official opening of the greatly improved picture theatre will take place to-night. Those patrons who knew the theatre in its…

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Mysterious "Certain Bowler" Ready Waiting? Has England Cricket Developed New Ball? "All May Get Surprise of Our Lives," Is Hint Some Memories Of Bosanquet

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 6

Doubtless you remember-- if you are old enough-- the commotion when B J. T. Bosanquet first bowled the "bosey," alias the "googly," alias the "wrong un," against Australia. At Nottingham in 1905 he took eight for 107, and England won by 213 runs…

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"Swing Time" Dance

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 May 1938 · page 4

Arrangements are well under way for the South Grafton C.W.A. and Younger Set's "Swing Time" dance, on Thursday, June 23, at South Grafton…

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Tasma Theatre

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 May 1938 · page 6

On Monday and Tuesday. May 16 and 17 I'm After." starting [?] Davis and [?] Olivia…

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Maclean Diggers' Ball

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 May 1938 · page 7

What is regarded as one of Maclean's major entertainments, the annual Diggers' Ball, is to be held this year on May 26, when the usual high standard…

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Church of England Ball

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 May 1938 · page 4

The Church of England annual ball at South Grafton will be held on Thursday, June 16. A strong committee of workers is arranging the supper, which…

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Swan Creek Annual Ball

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 May 1938 · page 4

The committee of the Swan Creek Hall are holding their annual ball on May 17. Durrington's orchestra of four players have been engaged to…

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Tasma Theatre Meeting Of Shareholders First Tear Successful

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 May 1938 · page 6

The first annual meeting of shareholders of the Tasma Theatre, recently erected in Coff's Harbor, was held recently and a very satisfactory state…

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Infantile Paralysis Epidemic In Brisbane Pictures Show Embargo. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 May 1938 · page 2

A deputation representing the motion picture exhibitors of Brisbane to-day waited on the Minister for Health, Mr. [?] the cessation of the…

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Old Students' Union Annual Reunion Turner and Dance To-night

Daily Examiner · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 4

Everything is in readiness for the 1938 annual reunion dinner and dance to be conducted by the Grafton High School Old Students' Union at tne…

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GOLF Grafton Club C, Morrison Wins Stableford Par Four-ball to Braithwaite and Cornwall

Daily Examiner · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 6

Saturday's competition at the Grafton Golf Club was a Stableford par. George, Morrison, who won a fourball aggregate stroke on April 10 with…

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Convent Ball a Wonderful Success

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 2

Visitors came from many centres last last and made one of the most successful functions ever held in Coffs School of Arts,…

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Yamba Surf Club Annual Ball

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 4

A committee meeting comprising all active members of the Yamba Surf Life Saving Club, as well as the special ladies' committee, will be held at Fred…

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P. & C. Concert

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 2

Mr. H. J. Murray, organiser of the concert to be held in the School of Arts next Monday week to raise funds for furnishings for the new High…

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Cathedral Juvenile Ball

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 May 1938 · page 4

To-night week, May 25, is the time fixed for the big juvenile ball in the Trocadero. Judges have been appointed for the various fancy sections and prizes…

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Glenreagh Ambulance Ball

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 May 1938 · page 7

A grand ball was held in Glenreagl School of Arts on Friday, May 13, in ald of Grafton District Ambulance. Despite counter attractions elsewhere and the…

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Wesley Bi-centenary Ulmarra, Methodist Anniversary Tea Meeting and Concert Successful Celebrations. Ulmarra

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 May 1938 · page 6

The Wesley tea meeting and concert conducted by the Ulmarra Methodist Church in the Masonic Hall last night, which formed part of the local Wesley…

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Cathedral Ball, 1938

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 May 1938 · page 4

The Cathedral Ball, 1938, has been planned for the Trocadero on Monday, June 13, the night of the King's Birthday holiday. Dancing will be from…

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South Grafton Convent Ball

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 May 1938 · page 4

Final arrangements are now well in hand for the annual Convent Ball at South Grafton on Monday, May 30. An energetic committee intends to see that…

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Halfway Creek Social and Dance

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 May 1938 · page 4

Next Saturday, May 21, another big social and dance will be held at Halfway Creek, organised by the Grafton Highland Society. Pipers, will again be…

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