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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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Complete Results Of Band Contests

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 9 November 1949 · page 2

The following are the complete latest official figures of the results of the band co[?]s conducted by the Grafton [?]…

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State Band Contests Likely At Grafton

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 November 1949 · page 2

IF the community gets behind the idea and affords support, Grafton next year could well be the scene of the biggest band contest ever staged in Australia. That is the considered opinion of the bandmaster of the Grafton District Boys' Band, Mr. Dick…

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Dorrigo Band's Impressive Debut

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 11 November 1949 · page 1

Residents were surprised at the high standard attained by the newly formed Dorrigo and District Band when it played at the rodeo on Saturday afternoon and in the main street opposite the Metro Theatre on Saturday night…

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Coffs Band At Park Beach

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 11 November 1949 · page 2

Next Sunday, visitors to Peek Beach will be treated to a musical programme by members of Coffs Band. Included in the…

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Variety Concert Huge Success Grand Performance by Many Talented Artists

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 11 November 1949 · page 6

Billed as the "Show of Shows" the variety concert held in North Dorrigo hall recently provided a pleasant night's entertainment…

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Letters To The Editor Band Championship

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 November 1949 · page 2

Sir,--The N.S.W. Band Association representatives, when in Grafton last week for the band contests, said that Grafton was…

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Band Overhaul

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 November 1949 · page 2

Sir,--"Not amused" has a[?]tly named the "bad medicine" meted out to the Lismore boys at Grafton. Many more mouths will…

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Ambulance Dance

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 November 1949 · page 4

COALDALE--An ambulance dance was held in the Coaldale Hall. Competitions were won as follows: Chocolate waltz, Miss…

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Band at Park Beach

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 18 November 1949 · page 2

Coffs Harbour and District Band was at Park Beach last Sunday and rendered a fine musical programme. Items were…

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To the Editor Dorrigo Band Says "Thank You"

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 18 November 1949 · page 1

Sir,—I have been requested by the members of the Dorrigo-District Band to convey to you their thanks and sincere appreciation for the…

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Supper Dance At Ulmarra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 November 1949 · page 4

ULMARRA.-- St. Paul's Church of England Girls' Friendly Society supper dance, held at the Masonic Hall, was a success. The hall was…

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Lower Bucca Ball

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 November 1949 · page 2

LOWER BUCCA.--The ball held in the local hall was a success. Music was supplied by Cowling's Orchestra. Mr. W…

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Huge Crowd At Open-Air Concert

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 November 1949 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sun.--The Sydney Symphony Orchestra's first open-air performance was attended by more than 250,000…

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School Carnival And Dance

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 November 1949 · page 2

A successful carnival and dance arranged by a group of organisers in aid of the St. Mary's Parents and Friends' Association,…

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To Help Re--Equip Kempsey Band

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 November 1949 · page 2

INVERELL.--Kempsey Silver Band, which lost most of its instruments in the recent trag[?]c flood, will be assisted by…

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Tennis Trophies Presented At Dance

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 November 1949 · page 2

The winners of the Cathedral Tennis Club's championships were presented with their trophies by Mrs. A. E. Warr at the…

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Coff's Visit By Band

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 November 1949 · page 2

In charge of Bandmaster R. Wells, 26 members of the Grafton District Boys' Band will visit Coff's Harbour on Sunday by…

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Donated Money To Kempsey Band

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 November 1949 · page 2

LISMORE, Thurs.--The £20 prize money won by the Lismore Citizens Boys' Band at the recent Grafton Jacaranda Festival, has…

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Bushmen's Ball Aids Yamba Baths Fund

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 November 1949 · page 2

YAMBA.--A bushmen's ball was held at Yamba Literary Institute Hall to raise funds for he proposed swimming baths at…

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Audience Enjoys Fine Orchestral And Vocal Concert

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 November 1949 · page 3

An appreciative audience last night enjoyed the second concert to be presented by the Grafton and South Grafton…

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