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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 3 of 42

Billy's Creek Dance and Euchre

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 8

A dance and euchre party were held on Saturday night, February 17, at Mr. Sam Smythe's residence! The function was in aid of a small building for…

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Next Week Grafton Theatre Decision. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 5

No decision has yet been reached regarding the granting of a second picture license at Grafton. The decision is now expected early…

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Palmer's Island Community Concert

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 7

A very pleasant evening was spent on Friday night at the community concert held at the Palmer's Island School under the auspices of the Parents and…

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Coramba Red Cross Dance

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 7

On Friday night last, in the local School of Arts, the Coramba branch of the Red Cross Society held a dance to augment its funds. The attendance was…

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Bostobrick Budget Successful Ball

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 3

A ball in aid of the local hall fund took place at Bostobrick on Friday last. There was a good attendance, visitors coming from all the…

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Southgate Dance

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 4

Arrangements are well in hand for a big Red Cross dance in the Southgate Hall on Thursday night, March 7. Dickman's popular orchestra has been…

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"Night in Honolulu" Dance

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 4

Next Monday night something different in the way of entertainment will be thoroughly enjoyed by those who attend the "Night in Honolulu"…

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Glenreagh Christ Church Guild Dance

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 6

A successful dance in aid of the Christ Church Ladies' Guild was held in the Glenreagh School of Arts on Saturday, February 24, and despite the…

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Youth Killed Four Others Injured Car Smash After Dance. Gosford

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 4

One man was killed and four others injured early to-day, when a car capsized on the Pacific highway, on the outskirts of Gosford…

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M.U.I.O.O.F. CENTENARY Celebrations In Grafton Ball and Banquet Next Week

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 4

In order to celebrate the centenary of the first Lodge established in Australia the Clarence River District Officers of the M.U.I.O.O.F, are arranging…

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Pleasure Island Dance

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 4

As a result of the Pleasure Island dance held on February 26, Mr. Ge[?] Weiley, the organiser, handed to the Grafton Rowing Club the sum of…

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Woodford Dale Successful P. and C. Concert

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 8

The Woodford Dale P. and C. Association held a succesful concert at the Brushgrove Hall on Thursday evening last when the following…

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Theatre License No Decision Yet. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 5

The secretary of the Films Commission says the decision in the application for a theatre license for Grafton will be made available when it is arrived at…

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M.u.i.o.o.f. Centenary Ball

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 4

On Monday night next the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows, which will be celebrating one hundred years of progress, will stage [?]…

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Red Cross Dance at Swan Creek Hall. Ulmarra

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 2

The organisers of the Red cross dance held at the Swan Creek Hall at Tuesday night were well rewarded by a large attendance. Allied flags…

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Southgate Dance

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 March 1940 · page 4

St. Patrick's night social will be held in the Southgate Hall on Tuesday night next. There will be free novelties, including balloons and streamers…

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Ball at Coutts' Crossing

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 March 1940 · page 4

A cretonne ball will be held at Coutts Crossing on Monday night next, and the proceeds will augment the funds of the Hospital Auxiliary…

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Manchester Unity Centenary Ball

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 March 1940 · page 4

The centenary ban of the M.U.I.O.O.F, will be held at the Trocadero, Grafton, on Monday night next. Tickets are selling well, and the…

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Local and General M.u.i.o.o.f. Centenary Ball To-night

Daily Examiner · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 4

At the Grafton Trocadero to-night the Clarence River District branches of the M.U.I.O.O.F. will hold their Grand Centenary Ball This is part of the…

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Centenary Ball Friendly Society Function M.U.I.O.O.F. Celebrations Commence

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 3

The local centenary celebrations of the M.U.I.O.O.F. Friendly Society commenced in Grafton last night, when the Clarence River district lodges held…

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