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Mid North Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1937

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Theatre for Wingham. Working Drawings

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 2

According to the City Press, working drawings are being prepared for the erection of a Theatre at Wingham. This information is contained in a…

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The Grand Ball and Crowning Ceremony

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 2

In keeping with previous custom, the day's proceedings were terminated with a grand ball in Nambucca Heads School of Arts hall--but on…

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School Concert

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 13 January 1937 · page 4

A very successful concert was held at Mrs. B. Griffis' home, at "Bonnie Brae," on Friday, 18th December, to raise funds for a school building. The…

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Women's Tennis No Longer "Pat-ball." But Footwear More Feminine Than Ever

Macleay Argus · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 2

Let us turn back the calender half a century and become spectators at a tennis match on a fine Saturday afternoon in 1886…

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Operating Theatre

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 3

Mr. Chave said he understood the new operating theatre had been opened up. The doctors told him the equipment and surface there…

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Church of England Dance

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 4

A successful dance in aid of the Church of England funds was organised by the Women's Guild, and held in Keena's Hall on Friday of last…

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Community Singing Adelphi Theatre Thursday at 8 p.m

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 4

Mr. George Mottee, of the Kempsey firm of Messrs. Mottee Bros., who came to Australia twenty-eight years ago, has gone for a trip to Greece to…

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The Oxley Theatre

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 5

"Laburnum Grove" is one of the star attractions to be shown at the Oxley Theatre this week-end. It is wonderful entertainment and has…

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Successful Dance

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 2

The dance in aid of Worrell Creek Hall funds on Wednesday night was socially and financially successful about 70 attending and…

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Current Topics. Australian Pictures Coming to Gloucester

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 2

Gloucester will see next Wednesday that epic picture of the pioneer medical air service in outback Australia, "The Flying Doctor." The American…

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Marlee Ambulance Dance. To the Editor "Wingham Chronicle."

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 6

Sir,—Now that the Marlee Ambulance Dance is over, and has proved a huge success, it is but fair and right that I should have an…

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Marlee Ambulance Dance. Successful Function. People Respond Liberally

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 4

The Ambulance Dance held in the Marlee Hall on Tuesday night last, 2nd., February, 1937, proved to be both enjoyable and successful. It can be…

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CRICKET. J. Bignell in Brilliant Batting Display. D. Young Consistent with the Ball in 2nd GRADE

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 3

Showing a wonderful variety of strokes, Jack Bignell, of Stratford, gave spectators at Gangat a feast of good cricket in the compilation of his…

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Big Australian Films for Taree Provincial Premiere of "Tall Timbers." Secured for Boomerang Theatre

The Northern Champion · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 6

Mr. J. T. Carson, of the Boomerang Theatre, Taree, recently returned from Sydney where he finalised arrangements for the early presentation in Taree of…

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Waukivory Dance

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 2

The Grand Dance to be held in the Waukivory Hall on Wednesday, 'l7th February, will be the first big dance of the season. Plans have been made…

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Successful and Enjoyable Dance

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 2

The Shilling Dance held in the Oddfellows Hall, Wingham, on Friday night last, proved most successful and enjoyable. Proceeds from the dance will be…

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Correspondence. That Ambulance Dance. To the Editor "Wingham Chronicle."

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 2

Sir,—In reply to a letter, signed "Jack Gillogly." dated 4237. I notice he took several weeks to reply to my letter— no doubt to see whether the function…

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Yacht Aground at Forster. Swept by Heavy Seas. Dance Hall Lights a Dancer

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 2

A narrow escape from a serious tragedy was averted on Saturday night last when the 10-ton yacht, "Moonbill," went aground on Forster…

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Yacht Aground at Forster Swept-by Heavy Seas Dance Hall Lights a Danger

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 2

A narrow, escape from a serious tragedy was averted on Saturday night last when the 10-ton yacht "Moonbill" went aground on Forster beach, not a…

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Alterations to the Victoria Theatre

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 4

Workmen are busy at the moment on the Victoria Theatre, enlarging the stage and installing, new seating. With several bookings into the…

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