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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 15 of 42

Convent Ball

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 4

The annual Convent Ball will be held at the Troeadero, Grafton, to-night. The Supper Committee will have the usual poultry supper prepared for the…

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Chambigne Dance and Presentation

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 7

A very pleasant social evening was held in the Chambigne Hall on Saturday night, June 15. Visitors from all parts of the district…

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Patriotic Sports and Dance

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 4

Patriotic sports and races will be held at Wilcox's course on Saturday next and will be followed by a sports' dance at night, at which Davison's…

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Hollywood Theatre, Maclean

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 2

At the Hollywood Theatre, Maclean, on Wednesday, Madeline Carroll, Henry Fonda and Leo Car[?] will be the principal players in the drama,…

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Patriotic Band Reorganisation Effected First Practice, Held

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 1

A very successful meeting of the Grafton and South Grafton Citizens' Band was held on Sunday morning. About 20 bandsmen were in…

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Maclean Patriotic Ball

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 7

The Patriotic Ball, organised by the Maclean Rowing Club, in aid of the local branch of the Red Cross Society was held on Monday night and was a…

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Gleneeagh Scouts' Ball

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 2

The Scouts' Ball, held in the Glenreach School of Arts on Friday, June 7, met with the success it merited. Preparations, in the capable hands of…

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C.w.a. Annual Ball

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 4

The annual Blue and Gold Ball, organised by the Grafton branch of the C.W.A., is to be held at the Criterion Hall, Grafton, on Tuesday, July 23…

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Talkies Garden Theatre. "Honeymoon in Bali."

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 8

Madeleine Carroll, Fred MacMurray and Allan Jones are the stars of the modern comedy, "Honeymoon in Ball," which will be presented this evening at…

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Town Band Music For Patriotic Functions Action by Grafton Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 3

A large number of citizens have expressed their willingness to provide band music at Grafton for patriotic functions and thus assist the Recruiting…

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Eight Debutantes Presented To Coadjutor Bishop Annual Convent Ball Successful Function

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 6

Eight charming debutantes were presented to the Coadjutor Bishop of Grafton, Dr. P. J. Family, at the annual Convent Ball, held at the…

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Talkies Garden Theatre. "Honeymoon in Ball" and "Reno."

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 7

The modern comedy, "Honeymoon in Ball," will be screened again to -night at the Garden Theatre. Madeleine Carroll, Fred MacMurray and Allan…

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Hollywood Theatre Maclean

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 7

On Friday and Saturday at the Hollywood Theatre, Maclean, the comedy drama, "The Earl of Chicago," will be presented. Robert Montgomery…

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Successful Effort Glenreagh Races And Dance £28 RAISED

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 4

At Glenreagh on June 1, a very successful effort was made by the Glenreagh Race Club on behalf of the Grafton District Ambulance Service, as the…

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Ulmarra Patriotic Community Concert

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 7

PETER DAWSON. The best known baritone in Australia. An Australian by birth and now back in his native country. He is…

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Novelty Dance

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 3

A novelty dance is being organised by Mrs. A. R. Forsyth and Miss M. Turner for the local Comforts Fund, to be held in the School of Arts next…

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Opinions of Our Readers the Band

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 7

Sir,--In reference to the band, are we in so low a state that we cannot run a good town brass band? I would like to make a suggestion that the Town Clerk…

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CORAMBA C. of E. Ball

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 1

Coramba School of Arts was packed last Friday night for the Church of England Ball, which was very capably organised by Mrs. R. E. Smith…

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Nymboida Dance to Assist Ambulance

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 4

Keen enthusiasm is being displayed in the forthcoming dance to be held at Nymboida to-night (Saturday), June 22, in aid of the funds of the Grafton…

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Talkies Garden Theatre. "East Side of Heaven."

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 7

Bing Crosby, Mischa Auer, Baby Sandy and Joan Blondell head the company in the hilarious light comedy, "East Side of Heaven," which will be…

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