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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1946

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Red Cross Dance At Eatonsville

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 January 1946 · page 2

Eatonsville Red Cross branch held a successful dance in the local hall. There was a large crowd present, and dancing…

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Salvation Army Band Tea At Grafton

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 January 1946 · page 2

A pleasant evening was enjoyed by members of the Graf ton Salvation Army Band and specially invited guests at the home of…

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National Theatre Company Advocated

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 3

CANBERRA, Thurs.—The creation of a national theatre company was advocated by Vance Palmer at the Radio in Education…

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Concert And Sports At Woolgoolga

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 January 1946 · page 5

AUSTRALIA Day celebrations were continued at Woolgoolga on Sunday night when a concert and variety entertainment were staged on the Beach Reserve. More than 1000 people who packed the large open-air arena were treated to the finest entertainment…

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DEERVALE Fancy Dress Ball

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 1 February 1946 · page 1

The Fancy Dress Ball for adults and children, organised by the local branch of the CWA and held on Friday. January 18, was an outstanding…

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"Dorrigo, Richest Agricultural District Seen" Sir James Steel-maitland's Impressions Concerted National Effort Urged—food for Britain

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 1 February 1946 · page 1

"This—the Dorrigo Plateau—is the richest agricultural district that I have seen in Australia. It is a glorious country, and…

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Troops Had Band Music

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 February 1946 · page 1

Below: An Army Band was kept busy obliging with popular request numbers shouted from the decks of Taos…

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Hollywood Theatre

The Clarence River Advocate · Monday 4 February 1946 · page 2

Brian Donlevy and Ann Richards head the company in the domestic comedy drama, "An American Romance," to be screened on Wednesday…

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Garden Theatre.—"never Say Die."

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 4

Bob Hope stars in the fast moving comedy romance "Never Say Die" screening on Wednesday only at the Garden Theatre. Martha Raye is the…

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Nana Glen Cricketer Injured By Ball

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 2

An unfortunate incident marred the day's play in the Orara District cricket competition between Nana Glen and Bagawa, when…

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Concerted Action Needed To Restore Grafton Cemetery

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 February 1946 · page 3

CONDITION of the Grafton cemetery, which is almost completely over-run by high grass and weeds, calls for urgent action by residents of the district. The area, more than six acres in extent, is in such a state of…

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Red Cross Dance At Yamba

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 5

The Red Cross branch at Yamba held a successful dance at the Literary Institute. Proceeds amounted to £7/17/6…

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Boys' Band Women's Auxiliary

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 February 1946 · page 2

There was a good attendance of members at the Boys' Band Women's Auxiliary meeting. The president (Mrs. Flanagan),…

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Burns-Patrick Fight Garden Theatre—monday and Tuesday Next.prince Edward—tuesday Only

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 February 1946 · page 3

The Burns—Patrick fight will be screened on Monday and Tuesday next at the Garden Theatre, and at the Prince Edward on Tuesday Only. Every…

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Talkies Saraton Theatre. "Enchanted Cottage."

Daily Examiner · Monday 11 February 1946 · page 4

Three top favourites of the screen share honours in "The Enchanted Cottage," R.K.O. Radio's new romantic drama screening…

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Prince Edward Theatre. "Larceny Inc."

Daily Examiner · Monday 11 February 1946 · page 4

Edward G. Robinson stars in the comedy production, "Larceny Inc.," screening to-night only at the Prince Edward Theatre. It…

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Burns-Patrick Fight Garden Theatre To-night and

Daily Examiner · Monday 11 February 1946 · page 4

The Burns-Patrick fight will be screened to-night and Tuesday at the Garden Theatre and at the Prince Edward Theatre on…

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Details Finalised For Boys' Band To Visit Lismore

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 2

The committee of the Grafton District Boys' Band, at a meeting last night finalised details for the visit of the band to…

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Dance In Coaldale Hall

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 2

A dance was held in the Coaldale hall in aid of the hall funds. The chocolate waltz was won by Miss E. Adams and Mr. R…

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Red Cross Dance At Lower Bucca

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 February 1946 · page 2

The Lower Bucca Red Cross branch held a dance at the Lower Bucca Hall. The chocolate waltz prizes…

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