Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Pictures, dances & concerts, all years

Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

300 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 7 of 15

LOCAL & GENERAL Dance at Upper Copmanhurst—

Daily Examiner · Thursday 4 June 1942 · page 2

A dance will be held in the Upper Copmanhurst Hall on Saturday, June 6, arranged by the Church of England ladies. There will be…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Military Supper Dance Large Crowd Anticipated for

Daily Examiner · Thursday 4 June 1942 · page 2

If the crowd at the Trocadero, Crafton, last Saturday night is an indication of what can bo anticipated for next Saturday…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Brushgrove-cowper Red Cross Concert and Dance

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 3

The Red Cross concert and dance in aid of Red Cross funds (president Mrs. Ray ward, secretary Miss M. Napper) and held in…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Talkies Garden Theatre. "Dude Cowboy."

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 3

The western star, Tim Holt, is the featured artist in the outdoor drama, "Dude Cowboy," which will be the stellar attraction…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

To-night's Supper Dance Younger Set's Function at the Trocadero

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 June 1942 · page 2

A good floor, with good music, an abundance of free novelties, an excellent supper whilst a large crowd is assured—these give…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bostobrick Budget Red Cross Dance

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 12 June 1942 · page 3

A dance, under the auuspices of the local Red Cross, was held in the local hall on May 27. There was a good attendance, and a most enjoyable…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

G.F.S Ball Successful Social Event

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 12 June 1942 · page 2

The annual ball in connection with the Dorrigo branch of the Girls' Friendly Society last Tuesday night, proved a very enjoyable and socially…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Monday's Supper Dance a Trocadero Grafton Attraction

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 June 1942 · page 4

A rare organising combination, both held to be first class in that line, is organising a military supper dance to be held in the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

To-night's Supper Dance Joint Organising Function at Trocadero

Daily Examiner · Monday 15 June 1942 · page 2

As a King's Birthday holiday function to-night's military supper dance, to be held in the Trocadcro, Crafton. is sure to be a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Vic. News Sunday Pictures First Experiment Proves a Farce

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 June 1942 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Mon.—Melbourne's first experiment with Sunday pictures for the troops was a farce. The Capitol Theatre…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Cascade Ambulance Dance

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 2

An enjoyable social, in aid of the funds of the District Ambulance Service, was held at Cascade Hall on Friday, June 12, and a large number…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Talkies Garden Theatre. "The Officer and the Lady."

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 4

Rochelle Hudson Bruce Bennett and Roger Pryor are the trio of starring players in the underworld drama, "The Officer and the Lady," screening to-night…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Convent Ball South Grafton Success

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 June 1942 · page 2

Decorated with palm fronds and the flags of Allied nations, the South Grafton School of Arts presented a scene of gaiety for…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

ATLANTIC Still Vital Theatre Britain's Life Line

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 June 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—Mr. W. M. Hughes, M.H.R., regards the battle of the Atlantic as still being the most vital issue of the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Coramba Successful Concert

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 July 1942 · page 4

On Wednesday night a concert and dance organised for the purpose of providing comforts for a Field Ambulance Station, was held in the Coramba School…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

COMFORTS For Men In Camp Concert to Raise Funds

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 July 1942 · page 4

As the result of an effort by a committee of businessmen of Grafton, just over £54 was raised by means of a military concert…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Unlawful Use Of Motor Vehicle Taken From Dance

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 July 1942 · page 4

A charge that they did, on July 2, take and use a motor vehicle, on the Armidale road, South Grafton, without the consent of the owner, Carlyle Keith…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Woodford Leigh Red Cross Dance

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 8 July 1942 · page 4

The Hall Committee were responsible for the organisation of another very successful dance in aid of the local Red Cross Branch. The action of the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Talkies Garden Theatre. "Lancer Spy."

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 8 July 1942 · page 4

George Sanders, Dolores Del Rio and Peter Lorre are the principal players in the exciting and fast-moving espionage drama, "Lancer Spy," screening…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Red Cross and V.A.D. BALL Outstanding Success Presentation of Debutantes

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 8 July 1942 · page 2

What was estimated to be the largest crowd ever seen in the Trocadero Hall assembled last night for the Grafton Red Cross…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →