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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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Grafton Golf Club Annual Patriotic Ball

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 August 1942 · page 2

This popular ball, which is usually conducted in conjunction with the July race carnival, is to be held this year on Monday…

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Talkies Saraton Theatre. "Aloma of the South Seas."

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 August 1942 · page 4

At the Saraton Theatre to-day and to-night, glamorous Dorothy Lamour leads the cast in the melodrama, "Aloma of the South Seas." Jon Hall and Lynn…

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Yamba P. and C. Benefit Dance

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 August 1942 · page 4

A very pleasant evening was spent in the Literary Institute on Friday night last, when the Yamba P. and C. Assn. sponsored a social evening which took…

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Talkies Garden Theatre. "The Sun Never Sets."

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 12 August 1942 · page 4

The stirring Empire drama. "The Sun Never Sets," starring Douglas Fairbanks and Basil Rathbone, with Virginia Field, will be the main attraction to-night only…

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Talkies Garden Theatre. "Under Fiesta Stars."

Daily Examiner · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 4

New Songs of the saddle will be heard to-night and Saturday at the Garden Theatre from the screen's No. 1 Cowboy star, Gene Autry, in his latest rangeland…

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W.A.Y.S. DANCE Proceeds To Legacy Club Work for War Orphans

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 August 1942 · page 2

The W.A.Y.S. are giving the proceeds of their supper dance, to be held on Wednesday next. August 19, to the Legacy Club's…

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Talkies Saraton Theatre. "Lady of the Tropics."

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 August 1942 · page 4

Robert Tayler and Hedy Lamarr are co-starred in "Lady of the Tropics," a fascinating romantic drama of the Far East, screening to-night at the Saraton…

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Talkies Saraton Theatre. "Paris Calling."

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 August 1942 · page 4

Authentic scenes showing the entry of invading troops into Paris when the French capital capitulated are incorporated in Universal's "Paris Calling."…

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Highland Ball Grafton Success Traditional Atmosphere Maintained

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 August 1942 · page 2

The skirl of pipes and the swing and color of kilts lent a traditional atmosphere to the first of what is intended to be…

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Talkies Garden Theatre. "When the Daltons Rode "

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 August 1942 · page 4

"When the Daltons Rode" is a tiptop super Western. It is racing drama lend comedy of the best. Randolph Scott, Kay Francis, Brian Donlevy and…

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Maclean Juvenile Ball

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 1

The third annual juvenile ball, arranged by Maclean Guides, Scouts and Brownies, will take place in the School of Arts, Maclean, next Monday,…

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Talkies Saraton Theatre. "Paris Calling."

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 4

"Paris Calling," a dynamic drama of hunted men and a daring huntress, will have its final screening to-night at the Saraton Theatre. Elizabeth Bergner and…

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Girl Wounded U.S. Soldier Dead Shooting Sensation In Brisbane Theatre

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 2

BRISBANE, Wed.--An unnamed U.S. soldier is dead and a pretty, young Brisbane girl lies wounded in Brisbane…

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Coramba Social Club Dance

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 August 1942 · page 4

The Coramba Social Club conducted a very successful dance on Friday night, proceeds of which are to be donated to the Patriotic Fund. As a result…

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Brilliant Success Maclean Military Ball

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 August 1942 · page 4

One of the most successful social functions ever held in Maclean for many years past took place in the Literary institute, Maclean, on…

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Talkies Garden Theatre. "Call Out the Marines."

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 August 1942 · page 4

Victor McLaglen and Edmund Lowe are the topliners of the musical comedy, "Call out the Marines," screening to-night and Saturday at the Garden…

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AIR-CONDITIONING Operating Theatre Urgent Necessity Stressed

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 August 1942 · page 4

The necessity for an air-conditioning plant for the operating theatre at the Grafton District Hospital was stressed at last night's meeting of the board,…

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Patriotic Ball Golf Club's Effort

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 August 1942 · page 2

The golf ball will take place in the Trocadero on Monday night next, August 24, and half the proceeds are to be handed…

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Happy Function Cathedral Annual Ball

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 August 1942 · page 2

Coupon difficulties have prevented the presentation of debs at the Cathedral annual ball to be held, in the Trocadero on…

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Talkies Saraton Theatre. "Here Comes Mr. Jordan."

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 August 1942 · page 4

"Here Comes Mr. Jordan." a brilliantly original comedy of reincarnation, will open this afternoon at the Saratan Theatre. Robert Montgomery, already…

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