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Mid North Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

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Wingham Boys' Band

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 4

As the "Naming the Doll" competition, recently held under the auspices of the Wingham Boys' Band, was so successful financially, the Committee…

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Allport's Better Pictures Memorial Town Hall, Wingham

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 5

By advertisement on page 3 of this issue, it will be seen that Mr. M. Allport has entered into the Picture Business in Wingham, and will in…

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St. Patrick's Night Concert

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 8

Headed by Mrs. Maloney, another St. Patrick's night concert which perceptibly stirred Irish blood and aroused anew devotion to, or admiration for…

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Wauchope Town Band

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 5

This Sunday afternoon, April 3rd, the above band intends visiting Port Macquarie, and, weather permitting, will play a programme of music at…

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The Oxley Theatre. "Devil's Playground."

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 4

A powerful and dynamic drama, Columbia's "Devil's Playground," will be screened at the Oxley Theatre on this Saturday and Monday, together…

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Local and General. West Kempsey Band Rotunda

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 4

On Tuesday evening next, April 12th, the West Kempsey Band Rotunda will he officially opened by the Mayor, Ald. H. E. Chapple. At the…

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Town Hall Pictures. Under New Management

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 2

On Saturday night, April 2nd, 1938, Mr. Mervyn Allport commenced in the picture show business in earnest. In the afternoon there had been a…

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Allport's Better Pictures First-class Entertainment at Memorial Town Hall

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 4

Literally a whole speedway full of championship racing drivers appear with Charles Quigley, Dorothy Wilson, Eddie Nugent and Patricia Farr, in…

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Competitive Concert at Jones Island

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 3

Kingston Hall, Jones Island, was taxed to its uttermost capacity on Wednesday night, 30th March, when a very successful and novel concert was held,…

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Dance at Marlee

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 4

A very successful and enjoyable dance was held in Marlee Hall on Thursday night, 31st March, in aid of Miss Dot Dixon, popular girl…

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Stratford News. Cricketers' Ball

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 2

The Stratford Cricket Club finished up the season with a ball held in the local hall on the 29th March. This event proved a popular…

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Aftermath of Maria River Dance

Macleay Argus · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 7

The following cases were called: Charles Rex Brown v. Michael Kennedy (assault); cross action Michael Kennedy v. Rex Brown (assault);…

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Allport's Better Pictures Memorial Town Hall

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 1

Literally a whole speedway full of championship racing drivers appear with Charles Quigley, Dorothy Wilson. Eddie Nugent and Patricia Farr, in…

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Wingham Rifle Club. Dance at Cedar Party

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 4

A successful dance was held in the Amus-U Hall, Cedar Party, on Tuesday night last, April 5th. The usual good music was supplied…

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Competitive Concert at Jones' Island

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 9 April 1938 · page 10

Kingston Hall, Jones' Island, was taxed to its uttermost capacity on Wednesday night, 30th March, where a very successful and novel concert…

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Band Function Postponed

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 4

Owing to inclement weather conditions the function of officially opening the band rotunda in Tozer Street, West Kempsey, has been…

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Good Friday Concert

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 4

Listeners have many reminders that we are approaching the sacred season of Easter. Friday of the coming week (April 15th) is Good…

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Grafton Salvation Army Band Visit to Taree

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 4

The long-looked-for visit of the Graf ton Band came to pass on Saturday last, when the Band, travelling, by motor 'bus, pulled into Taree at…

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Grafton Salvation Army Band Visit to Taree and Wingham

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 3

The long-looked-for visit of the Grafton band came to pass on Saturday last, when the band, travelling by motor bus, pulled into Taree at 4 p.m., after…

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Grafton Salvation Army Band. Visit to Taree and Wingham

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 6

The long-looked-for visit of the Grafton Band came to pass on Saturday last, when the Band, travelling by motor bus, pulled into Taree at…

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