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Mid North Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

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Ambulance Ball

Macleay Argus · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 4

The committee controlling arrangements for the Macleay-Hastings Ambulance ball, to take place on May 11th, are preparing special…

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Macleay District Hospital Ball

Macleay Argus · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 4

A meeting of all those interested in the Macleay District Hospital annual ball, to be held on May 24th, was held last week, when Mrs. H. E. Chapple…

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Wauchope Town Band

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 16 April 1938 · page 4

Wauchopc Town Band trill render programmes is Port Macquarie on Easter Sunday, at the H. D. Hospital at 2.30 p.m, and later in the Band…

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Sunday Afternoon Band

Macleay Argus · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 7

Once again Captain Harry Shugg's Malvern (Melbourne) Band will broadcast a recital of selections from classical and modern composers. The…

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Taree Salvation Army Band Visits

Macleay Argus · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 4

On Good Friday night the Taree Salvation Army Band gave a recital in the Kempsey Army Hall. The programme was interspersed with…

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Catholic Ball Attended by Over 300 Dancers

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 2

The organisers of the first annual Catholic ball, held at Taylor's Arm hall on Wednesday night last, are worthy of the highest commendation…

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Club Swinging Record. Lawson at Mayfair Theatre

Macleay Argus · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 3

At big expense, Mr. Webb has been able to arrange with our Macleay River World's Champion and Endurance Marvel, Harry J. Lawson,…

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Majestic Pictures JEANETTE MacDONALD and Nelson Eddy Together in "Maytime."

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 2

Topping even their triumphs in "Naughty Marietta" and "Rose" Marie," Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy, the favourite singing…

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Lone Hand Laracy (All Rights Reserved). Chapter Iv.— Continued. a Bushranger at the Ball

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 4

Presently, over the heads of the gathering Dick's big voice boomed : "Now, do you think I beant able to make a speech, Jack, you left-handed…

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Footballers' Ball

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 4

An energetic committee of the local club has been working hard for some weeks now to ensure the success of the first ball of the season…

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The Oxley Theatre

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 4

Romance and laughter, those twins of entertainment, responsible for many of the top flight films that come out of Hollywood, are in full…

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Taree Band Visits Grafton. Salvation Army Celebrations

The Northern Champion · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 7

The Taree Salvation Army Band arrived in Grafton on Saturday. They left Taree on Good Friday morning and gave concert programmes at Port…

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A Celebrity Concert

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 5

The big musical night of next week will be Saturday, May 7th, when the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, led by George Szell, the famous…

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Salvation Army. Taree Corps Band's Tour

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 1

The band of the Taree corps of the Salvation Army toured as far as Grafton during the Easter. Ideal weather conditions prevailed…

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Farewell Concert

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 6

Saturday evening last some 400 aborigines attended the concert organized at Burnt Bridge settlement as a farewell gesture to Police Inspector and…

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Ambulance Ball

Macleay Argus · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 4

With the dancing season in full swing, the Macleay Ambulance Ball will doubtless prove one of its outstanding attractions. The function will…

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Parents and Parishioners' Concert. a Successful Concert

Macleay Argus · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 11

There was an excellent attendance at the West Kempsey Catholic School Hall on Thursday night last, on the occasion of an excellent concert…

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Local and General. C. of E. 150Th Anniversary Ball

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 4

The parochial council and members of St. Thomas' Women's Guild combined are organising the annual church ball this year for 20th May…

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The Oxley Theatre. "Cherokee Strip." with Dick Foran

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 4

The brave days of old when America was throwing open free home stead lands to pioneers willing to race for them and develop them, live…

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P. & P. Concert

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 4 May 1938 · page 10

Tuesday evening of last week the Catholic Parents and Parishioners' Association benefited from their organisation of a social evening in the…

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