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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

333 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 16 of 17

Hospitality To Band

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 November 1949 · page 2

Sir.--During the above band's visit to Grafton for the Jacaranda Band Contest all of our Band Members were kindly…

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Dance At Yamba

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 November 1949 · page 3

YAMBA.--The first of this season's series of dances was held by the Clarence Heads (Yamba) branch of the…

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Dance at Coaldale

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 November 1949 · page 4

A dance in aid of the Christmas tree was held in the local hall. A large crowd attended. The novelty waltz was won by…

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North Creek Band Rotunda

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 December 1949 · page 5

BALLINA.--Ballioa Council, after hearing a report from aldermen who met delegates 'from Ballina Chamber of Commerce,…

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Dance At Nana Glen

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 December 1949 · page 3

NANA GLEN.--Members of the Church of England Ladies Guild held another popular gladioli dance, Cowling's band provided…

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Children's Fancy Dress Ball at Moonee

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 2 December 1949 · page 10

Despite unfavorable weather, a large gathering of parents and children had a most enjoyable time when the annual…

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Campfire Concert Held By Rangers

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 December 1949 · page 2

About 60 Rangers arid mothers attended the Grafton Rangers' campfire concert in Planetree avenue last night…

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Kempsey Band At Park Beach

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 6 December 1949 · page 8

In conjunction with Coffs Harbour District Band, the Kempsey Municipal Band will play at Park Beach en Sunday. Kempsey…

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Upper Fine Flower Dance

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 December 1949 · page 6

UPPER FINE FLOWER. -- A most enjoyable evening was spent recently when a dance was held in the Upper Fine Flower hall in…

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Festival Week Band Contests

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 December 1949 · page 2

The Jacaranda Festival Committee decided at its meeting on Tuesday to advise the Grafton District Boys' Band…

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Grafton Girl Was Drum Major For Winning Newcastle Band

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 December 1949 · page 2

Miss Elaine Smyth, of Grafton, who led the winning band at the recent Newcastle band contests, is believed to be the…

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Coff's Town Orchestra

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 December 1949 · page 3

Marie Hunt Studios. Although only a few months have passed since the Coff's Harbour Urban Area Committee sponsored the formation of a town orchestra, great progress has already been made. The orchestra…

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Marching Band At Glenreagh

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 December 1949 · page 3

GLENREAGH. -- The Grafton girls marching band visited Glenreagh. Shortly after their arrival the girls formed up, and…

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Woman's Effort For New Boys' Band

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 December 1949 · page 2

MURWILLUMBAH.--A South port woman on Monday saw the fruit of her successful solo attempt to raise £200 in 12 months,…

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St. Mary's Building Fund Dance

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 December 1949 · page 2

A dance organised by the St. Mary's Building Fund Committee was held last night in the Infants' School. Mr. Murray Smythe -was M.C…

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Town Orchestra Makes Debut

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 16 December 1949 · page 5

A local orchestra can perform two important functions— provide an outlet for local musical talent, which is…

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Fine Performance By Coff's Town Orchestra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 December 1949 · page 2

COFF'S HARBOUR.--Although heavy rain adversely affected the attendance at the Coff's Harbour Town Orchestra's first…

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Forming Army Band In Lismore

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 December 1949 · page 5

LISMORE.--Valued at £1000, instruments have been received for the formation of a new brass band in Lismore. It will be an…

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Community Concert At Yamba

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 December 1949 · page 4

MACLEAN. -- A well-attended community concert was held in the picture theatre, Yamoa, in aid of the fund for the…

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Christmas Tree And Dance At Coaldale

Daily Examiner · Monday 19 December 1949 · page 3

COALDALE. --The Christmas tree and dance held in the Coaldale hall was well attended despite the wet weather. At 9 p.m…

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