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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 5 of 42

Maclean Regatta Ball

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 7

The annual Regatta Ball, conducted by the Maclean Rowing Club, was held in the Literary Institute, Maclean, on Easter Monday night, and was a fitting…

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Glenreagh R.c. Dance

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 8

There was a large attendance at the Glenreagh School of Arts on Saturday evening, March 16, when the R.C Church Committee ran a dance. Mr…

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Talkies Garden Theatre. "Bachelor Mother

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 7

The modern comedy, "Bachelor Mother," will be presented at the Garden Theatre to-night. Ginger Rogers and David Niven head the cast. The…

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Miss Dorothy Rudder Concert at Woolgoolga

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 7

After an absence of nearly four years in the old country, during which time she completed a highly successful contract, at the Opera House, Covent…

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Women's Cricket Assn. Presentation Dance

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 4

To-night (Thursday), in the Criterion Hall, Grafton, the Clarence River Women's Cricket Association will hold a grand gala dance, at which the…

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Tasma Theatre

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 2

A visit of A.l.F. Troops to Jerusalem, highlights of Sydney Royal Show, Australian Suit Championships. Brisbane's new skyscraper…

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Great Success Concert And Dance at South Grafton

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 1

A concert and dance held in the Parish Hall, South Grafton, on Wednesday, was a great success. There was a packed hall. The proceeds were for the…

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Masked Fools' Dance

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 4

The Hospital Younger Set are holding a masked fools' dance in the Criterion Hall on Monday, April 1, and a good time is assured to all. Hann and…

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Women's Cricket Assn. Successful Dance

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 8

The presentation dance held by the Clarence River Women's Cricket Association in the Criterion Hall on Thursday last was a great success, both…

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Theatre Licenses Two For Grafton Applications Granted. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 4

The Theatres and Films Commission to-day granted two applications for licenses to conduct picture theatres at Grafton. One application was by W…

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Showtime Ball

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 4

A ball will be held at Maclean School of Arts on show night, Thursday, April 18. The proceeds will be used to clear the debt on the Literary Institute. The…

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Grafton Golf Club Four-Ball Best Ball TO P. Curry and L. DONNELLY

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 1

On Sunday morning Grafton Golf Club conducted a four ball best ball competition in which 30 players participated. Perce Curry and Lloyd…

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Hollywood Theatre, Maclean

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 7

The newspaper melodrama, "News is Made at Night," will be screened at the Hollywood Theatre, Maclean, on Wednesday, featuring Preston Foster and…

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Maclean Jubilee Show Ball

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 3

Sir,--Kindly allow me space to correct a false impression which, no doubt, owing to want of thought and mature consideration on the part of the person…

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Talkies Garden Theatre. "Ninotchka

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 7

The celebrated star Greta Garbo, will appear in her first comedy, "Ninotchka," to-night at the Garden Theatre. Miss Garbo has always been…

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Coming to Coffs Mammoth Canvas Theatre

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 3

Having expended £10,000 in the biggest touring theatrical outfit ever to tour the Commonwealth in order to provide country amusement lovers…

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Community Singing Concerts Feature Country Celebrations Bryson Taylor, Popular Community Leader

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 8

The "live wires" on country towns all over the State are recognising that community singing concerts ere the ideal means of bringing people…

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No Theatre Available for Community Concert

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 4

During last month it was stated that a community concert, under the auspices of the Australian Broadcasting Commission, from which the funds of…

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Maclean Literary Institute Ball

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 7

In keeping with the progressive policy adopted during the present financial year, the committee of the institute are snaring no expense to clear the debt…

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Upper Coldstream Red Cross Dance at Tucabia

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 3

The ladies of the local Red Cross depot are working hard for the social at Tucabia Hall to-night, April 3. An excellent supper is being prepared and…

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