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Mid North Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

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Y.a.l. Band

Macleay Argus · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 4

An excellent musical entertainment will be provided at the Victoria Theatre on Monday night next by the Young Australia League Boys' Band in aid of…

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Smithtown Catholic Ball

Macleay Argus · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 4

On Tuesday night last the Smithtown Literary Institute Hall presented a gay appearance on the occasion of the annual Catholic Ball. Over 200 were in…

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Wingham Town Band. Committee Meeting. Two Resignations

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 2

The ordinary monthly committee meeting of the Wingham Town Band was held on Thursday night last, May 7th, 1931…

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Hitting a Golf Ball From Brisbane to Adelaide

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 1

This feat of endurance is being undertaken by a young Australian returned soldier who, it is said, is well known in golf club circles, and…

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Keena's Pictures

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 16 May 1931 · page 5

The old adage, "take your morals with you when you go on your vacation," amended to read "take you caution and good judgment" applies…

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Collombatti Rail Dance

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 2

This event on Saturday evening proved a surprise packet in attendance and in the excellence of the dancing melody provided by the Chapman…

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Y.a.l. Band

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 2

The Y.A.L. Band visited the Macleay on Monday and played to appreciative audiences at the Lower Macleay townships during the day, and were…

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Annual Catholic Ball

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 2

At a meeting held at Wingham at the week-end, it was decided to hold the Annual Catholic Ball in the Memorial Town Hall, Wingham, on Thursday…

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South West Rocks Dance

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 2

The revival of old-time dancing at South West Rocks on Saturday evening drew, a good attendance, when the "old--timers" put it well over the younger…

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Town Band. Request to Council for Donation

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 4

The Town Civilian Band, in a letter to the meeting of the Taree Municipal Council on Wednesday night asked for a donation towards its…

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The Band Carnival (To the Editor)

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 4

Sir.—As the authorised honorary publicity officer of the committee of the above, I am forced to crave space in your valuable columns for the purpose…

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Cinderella Club Dance

Macleay Argus · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 4

The Frederickton Cinderella Club held a very successful function at the Frederickton School of Arts Hall on Tuesday evening last. It proved a most…

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Band and Orchestral Concert

The Northern Champion · Saturday 23 May 1931 · page 3

The above concert eventuated in the Methodist Hull on Tuesday night last. The stage was nicely arranged with greenery, wings, etc., supplied free of…

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Advice to a Golf Ball

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 4

Dear white sphere, I pray you Hear the words I state, Never once forget that It pays to go straight…

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Hockey Club Dance

Macleay Argus · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 8

The Parish Hall was crowded on Wednesday night on the occasion of a dance under the auspices of the Business Girls' Hockey Club. The Port…

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Annual Catholic Ball. Street Stall. Catholic Ball, Thursday Night, 9th JULY, 1931

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 4

A very successful street stall was conducted in front of the business premises of Mr. Reg. Platt, Bent-st., Wingham, on Thursday afternoon last. May 28,…

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Show Ball Death of Mrs. E. M. Abbott

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 2

The annual Show Ball, which is looked upon as the social event of the year, takes place on Thursday night next, June 4th. Preparations, A very old resident of the Taree district, in the person of Mrs. E. M. Abbott, relict of the late Thomas Abbott passed away at her home in…

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C.w.a. Dance

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 30 May 1931 · page 5

The monthly dance by the local branch of the C.W.A. was well patronised in Keena's Hall on Thursday evening. Dancing comprised…

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M.R.A. & H.A. Queen Crowned. Association's Ball Follows

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 2 June 1931 · page 1

Royal splendor held sway at the Bower, Taree, on Thursday night at the crowning of Miss Lily Irvine, the M.L.A. and H. Association's…

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Grand Sacred Concert

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 2 June 1931 · page 2

To aid the funds of the Macleay District Hospital a grand sacred concert will be held at the Victoria Theatre on Sunday afternoon, June 14th, at 3…

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