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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

383 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 5 of 20

Billy's Creek Ambulance Dance

Daily Examiner · Monday 8 May 1944 · page 4

A successful dance was held in Billy's Creek school room on April 22, in aid of the Grafton District Ambulance new car appeal, Visitors were present from…

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Talkies Saraton Theatre. "Take a Letter, Darling."

Daily Examiner · Monday 8 May 1944 · page 4

Accomplished actress, Rosalind Russell gives a delightful performance in the clever comedy, "Take a Letter, Darling," this evening at the Saraton…

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Talkies Saraton Theatre. "Corvette 225."

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 May 1944 · page 4

No more inspiring story of the British Navy has been placed on the screen than "Corvette 225," which opens this evening at the Saraton. Randolph Scott…

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Saraton Theatre Damaged By Fire

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 May 1944 · page 2

The Grafton Fire Brigade was summoned to extinguish a fire on the stage of the Saraton Theatre, Grafton, about five o'clock…

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Talkies Garden Theatre To-night at 8 O'clock. "Corvette K-225."

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 May 1944 · page 1

"Corvette K-225." the story of heroic sub-chasers in glorious adventure, starring Randolph Scott, will be presented for the last time to-night at the…

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Community Concert At Maclean

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 May 1944 · page 2

The large attendance at the community concert and dance in the Maclean Literary Insurance Hall on Monday night, extending as it and after…

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Talkies Garden Theatre "Idaho."

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 4

"Idaho," the biggest musical western ever brought to the screen, starring Roy Rogers, king of the cowboys, with Smiley Burnett, will be presented to…

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Nothing Suspicious. Saraton Theatre Fire Probed By Police

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 2

Yesterday Constables Burdon and Foote made inquiries respecting the fire that occurred on the stage of the Saraton Theatre on…

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Lawrence Community Concert and Dance

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 May 1944 · page 3

On Saturday, May 20, Lawrence will hold a grand community concert and dance in aid of Grafton Ambulance new car appeal…

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"Belle Of The Ball" Selected At Patriotic Ball

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 2

A number of servicemen were included amongst the fair attendance of dancers at the Grand Patriotic Ball, held at the…

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Ulmarra Barn Dance

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 May 1944 · page 4

The final barn dance held in the barn of Mr. Fred Kratz on Monday night, May 8, proved to be as popular was all the dances held there. Miss…

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Boys' Band Coming To Grafton Next Month

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 May 1944 · page 2

Intending patrons are advised to book early for the Commandos' 1944 Youth Show, to be given in the Saraton Theatre on June 2…

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Efforts To Prevent Germany Getting Ball-Bearings

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 May 1944 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Mon.--It was learned that Russia is co-operating with Britain and America in diplomatic efforts, reinforced by…

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Australian Air Crew In European Theatre May Be Repatriated

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 May 1944 · page 3

LONDON, Tues.--The Associated Press understands that the Australian Government is seriously considering the repatriation…

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Seven Debutantes At Successful S.G. Diggers' Ball

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 2

At the annual Diggers' ball, held in South Grafton School of Arts last night and organised by the South Grafton Returned…

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Nine Debutantes For Red Cross-V.A.D. Ball

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 May 1944 · page 4

Nine debutantes, under the direction of Mrs. W. E. Steffensen, are being presented at the Red Cross and V.A.D. Ball to be held…

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Coramba Dance

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 May 1944 · page 1

A happy little function was held on Friday night, in the form of a dance organised by Mrs. W. Tabor. In the absence of Mrs. Moore on holidays, music…

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News of Invasion Will Come From Military Theatre

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Mon.--A spokesman of the Office of War Information said that according to present plans the…

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Strikers Picket Sydney Theatre

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 May 1944 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thurs.--Although the Theatre Royal was booked out for "Lilac Time" for some weeks, only about half the theatre was…

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North Dorrigo J.r.c. Dance

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 26 May 1944 · page 4

The Junior Red Cross has benefited from an enjoyable dance arranged by [?] Parents and Citizens' Association at North Dorrigo. A sum of…

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