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Mid North Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1937

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C. of E. Ball

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 7 May 1937 · page 2

The annual hall in aid of the Church of England this year takes the form of a Coronation festivity, and will be held on Coronation…

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Salvation Army. Visit of Newcastle Citadel Band

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 7 May 1937 · page 6

The band of the Newcastle citadel of the Salvation Army, to the strength of 24 and under the conductorship of Bandmaster W. B. Nixon, visited Taree…

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The Coronation Roedo. Nominations Coming in From All Parts of the State. Preparations for Resplendent Ball

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 7 May 1937 · page 2

Arrangements are now complete for the staging of the biggest rodeo on the North Coast—the Gloucester Returned Soldiers' Grand Coronation…

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Coronation Ball

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 May 1937 · page 6

The coronation ball to be held in Keena's Hall on May 12th will be one of the most spectacular balls seen in Port Macquarie for some years…

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Forster Dance Casino. Official Opening

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 May 1937 · page 8

Mr. Spooner, Minister for Works and Local Government, is to arrive at Forster at 6 p.m. to-day (Saturday) for the purpose of officially opening…

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Nation Acclaims New King On Wednesday, 12th May, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, will be crowned, with great pomp, followed by a procession which has drawn thousands from overseas to London to witness. Our pictures illustrate the more important points and accessories of this ceremony

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 May 1937 · page 3

Few members of the Royal family have led such a varied life as has King George VI. This fact is not fully realised by the general…

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Wingham Boys' Band. Successful Dance at Killabakh

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 11 May 1937 · page 3

On Saturday night last a very successful and enjoyable dance, in aid of Wingham Boys' Band, was held at Killabakh…

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Memorial Hall Pictures

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 11 May 1937 · page 2

A wild ride on a runaway logging train, with the brakes out of commission; a plunge over a waterfall in a canoe; a fall down the shaft of an…

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Newcastle Citadel Band. Visit to Wingham

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 11 May 1937 · page 4

There was a large attendance in the Memorial Town Hall, Wingham on 1 Sunday.. May 2 1937 for the Sacred Concert rendered by the Newcastle…

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"Lloyd's Coffee House" at Mayfair Theatre

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 11 May 1937 · page 4

A genuine replica of the original "Lloyd's Coffee House" has been constructed by Mr. W. Dalton Webb, manager, in the foyer of the Mayfair…

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Successful Euchre Party arid Dance at Tinonee. Manning Ambulance Benefits

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 11 May 1937 · page 2

The Euchre Party and Dance, held in Tinonee Hall on Saturday night, 1st. May, 1937, was a huge success, both socially and financially. The Manning…

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Mr. Spooner at Forster Dance Casino Opened Minister Makes Grants Bulk Electricity Discussed

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 12 May 1937 · page 3

The Minister for Works and Local Government, the Hon. E.S. Spooner, spent the week end at Forster. He arrived on Saturday evening after having…

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Concert

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 12 May 1937 · page 1

On Thursday night the Taree Methodist School Hall was filled for the concert to raise funds to renovate the Protestant Hall. Rev. C. L. Connor…

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Community Concert. a Great Success

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 May 1937 · page 3

The Community Concert held in the Adelphi Theatre, Thursday night last, attracted a packed house; and the organizers, Messrs. R. S. Wells, and…

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Memorial Hall Pictures

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 7

A wild ride on a runaway logging train, with the brakes out of commission; a Plunge over a waterfall in a canoe; a fall down the shaft of an…

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Current Topics Race Night Dance

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 2

Providing a finale to the race meeting to-morrow a dance will be held at night at the home of Mr. Gus. Forbes, at Barrington. Dancers are…

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Diggers' Coronation Ball. a Pronounced Success

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 2

The C.N.C. Agricultural Hall, Kempsey, presented a gay scene on Wednesday (Coronation) night, on the occasion of the Diggers' Ball. The…

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Military Coronation Ball. A Great Success

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 4

The Military Coronation Ball, organised by the local Light Horsemen, was held in the Memorial Town Hall, Wingham, on Wednesday night, May 12th…

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C. of E. Ball Coronation Night Success

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 2

The 1937 Church of England Ball was outstandingly successful, being held in the Macksville School of Arts on Wednesday evening, when…

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Spectacular Ball. Perfect Round-off to Rodeo Grand Scale of Decorations

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 2

The Returned Soldiers' Coronation Ball, which was held in the Majestic Theatre on Wednesday night was a brilliant success. The floor was…

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