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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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Deervale Hall Dance

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 2

A dance was held in the local hall on Friday, May 1, between 50 60 of the local residents being in attendance. An enjoyable and happy time…

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All Ready To-night's Military Supper Dance

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 May 1942 · page 2

All is now ready for to-night's military supper dance to be held in the Trocadero as the Grafton Patriotic Younger Set's effort to the…

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Southgate School Concert

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 4

A very successful, concert was staged by the Southgate School children on Wednesday, 6th inst. The following items were rendered by…

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Talkies Garden Theatre. "Magic in Music."

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 13 May 1942 · page 4

The main attraction at the Garden Theatre to-night only "Magic in Music," is outstanding owing to the fact that for the first time the world-famous juvenile…

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Talkies Saraton Theatre. "Dive Bomber."

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 May 1942 · page 4

The technicolor production, "Divs Domber." will receive its final screening at the Saraton this evening. Error Flynn and Fred MacMurray are starred…

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Talkies Garden Theatre. "East Side of Heaven."

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 4

To-night only at the Garden Theatre the light comedy musical. "East Side of Heaven." will be the major attraction. Bing Crosby heads the east and…

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Hospital Ball

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 2

The Secretary of the recent Hospital Ball reports that the function was very successful and that Hospital fund will benefit from it to the…

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Nana Glen Patriotic Dance

Daily Examiner · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 3

The Nana Glen and District Patriotic Committee held a supper dance in the Pioneer Hall on Friday. May 15, in aid of the Comforts Fund Appeal Day…

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Australia Will See Giant War Pictures Sent Out by Britain

Daily Examiner · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 6

An exhibition of giant photographs illustrating the story of Britain in wartime will soon be visiting Mclbourne, Sydney…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Dance for Prisoners of War

Daily Examiner · Monday 25 May 1942 · page 2

Fund.—A dance will be held in the Nurses Home, Grafton, on Wednesday night, in aid of the Prisoners of War Fund…

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Talkies Saraton Theatre "Western Union."

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 May 1942 · page 4

Zane Crey's de luxe outdoor thriller. "Western Union." in the magic glow of technicolor will open to-night at the Saraton Theatre. The principal…

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Talkies Garden Theatre. "Dive Bomber."

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 May 1942 · page 4

To-night only at the Garden the technicolor aviation presentation. "Dive Bomber," will open its season. Errol Flynn and Fred MacMurray head…

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Hollywood Theatre

The Clarence River Advocate · Thursday 28 May 1942 · page 2

Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland, will be presented in their best picture to date, "Babes on Broadway," on Saturday night. It is a musical comedy…

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Enterprise Theatre, Yamba

The Clarence River Advocate · Thursday 28 May 1942 · page 2

At the Enterprise Theatre, Yaroba, on Saturday the features will be "Jungle Cavalcade," a special jungle film by Frank Buck, and "Calling Philo…

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Red Cross Ball Disappointing Recognition

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 2

The ball advertised to be held under the auspices of the Dorrigo branch Red Cross Society, came off last Friday night. Members of the branch…

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Talkies Garden Theatre. "The Pittsburgh Kid."

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 4

The boxing presentation. "The Pittsburgh Kid," will be screened to-night and Saturday at the Garden Theatre Billy Conn, the heavyweight who fought…

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Successful Function Evidence Of Scotland Presbyterian Tea Meeting and Concert

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 1

There can be no doubt whatever that the popularity of the annual tea meeting and concert of the Women's Guild of St…

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Talkies Saraton Theatre. Special Matinee To-day

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 May 1942 · page 4

To-day at the Saraton special matinee the programme includes "The Birth of the Blues," and Shirley Temple in a grand revival of "Bright Eyes." It was…

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Supper Dance Grafton Patriotic Younger Set Aux

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 June 1942 · page 2

The members of the Grafton Patriotic Younger Set Auxiliary are to conduct another of then monthly supper dances in the…

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Talkies Garden Theatre. "Western Union."

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 June 1942 · page 4

Zane Grey's super picture. "Western Union, all in the glory of technicolor, will be presented to-night only at the Garden Theatre. The delightful…

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