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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

837 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 11 of 42

Hollywood Theatre, Maclean

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 8

On Wednesday at the Hollywood Theatre, Maclean, the detective comedy drama, "Another Thin Man," will be presented. Once again those two…

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Successful Function S. Grafton C. Of E. Ball NEARLY 100 Couples Present

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 6

The School of Arts. South Grafton, echoed with the must of papular dancing tunes last night on the occasion of the South Grafton annual…

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Far West Scheme Holiday Dance

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 May 1940 · page 6

Saturday, May 18, and the Guide Hall have been chosen as the date and place of a dance organised by Mrs. C. G. Wingfield and Mrs. R. H. Gilbert in…

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Waratahs Dance

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 4

The Waratah Football Club will be conducting another of their popular dances at Jordan's Hall to-night. Durington's orchestra will provide a…

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Hollywood Theatre, Maclean

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 3

On Friday and Saturday at the Hollywood Theatre, Maclean, the world renowned radio comedian, Sandy Powell, makes his first appearance in…

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Maclean Empire Juvenile Ball

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 3

The grand Empire Juvenile ball in connection with the District Rural School and under the auspices of the Parents and Citizens' Association will…

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Crossed Bar With "Ball" Against Him Master of Wrecked Steamer. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 4

Captain Gilbert Georgeson Manson master of the coastal steamer [?] which foundered at Camden Haven [?] March 12, after striking the [?]orthern…

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Tyringham Successful Dance

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 1

The recent very successful Church of England dance held at Tyringham was attended by a large crowd which spent a very happy evening, thanks to…

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Ulmarra Convent Ball

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 4

The annual ball in aid of the Ulmarra Convent takes place next Tuesday, 21st inst. The secretaries are working hard to make the function a great success…

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Corindi Dance at Pipe Clay

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 7

The members of the Pipe Clay Surf Club held an enjoyable dance in the shelter shed last Saturday night. The music was contributed by…

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Glenreagh Races and Dance for Ambulance

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 4

Keen enthusiasm is being displayed in the forthcoming races and dance to be held at Glenreagh on Saturday, June 1, in aid of the funds of the…

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Ulmarra Convent Ball

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 4

The annual ball in aid of Ulmarra Convent takes place to-night. The secretaries have made all arrangements to ensure the success of this social…

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Hollywood Theatre Maclean

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 8

On Wednesday at the Hollywood Theatre. Maclean, the comedy, "You Can't meat an Honest Man," will be presented, featuring W.C. Fields, Edgar…

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Talkies Garden Theatre. "Balalaika,"

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 8

To-night at the Garden Theatre the outstanding musical comedy, "Batealaika," will commence. A long and distinguished cast is headed by Nelson…

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Talkies Garden Theatre. "Balalaika."

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 6

Nelson Eddy and the celebrated opera singer, Hona Massey, lead the large cast in the spectacular musical comedy. "Balaliaka," which will be presented…

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Glenreagh Scout and Curs' Dance

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 7

On Saturday evening, May 4, the Glenrea[?]h School of Arts was the scene of gay festivity when an imprompt [?]ance was held in aid of the Glenreagn…

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Bankers' Ball Outstanding Success Gay Scenes at Criterion

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

Over 200 people attended the annual Bankers' Ball, held at the Criterion Hall, Grafton, last night. The function was an outstanding success,…

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Traders' Ball for Patriotic Funds

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 4

Mr. G. A. Jago, who was delegated by the Men's Auxiliary of the Clarence River District Patriotic and War Fund to attend to all matters relative to the…

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C. of E. Ball Brilliant Gathering—enjoyable Function

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 2

The efforts of the ladies of the Church of England, who worked so hard to ensure the success of the annual ball. last Friday night, were…

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Hospital Ball

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 4

Again preparations are almost complete for the 1940 Hospital Ball Hann and Pardoe supply the music. There will be a good supper, supplied by…

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