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Mid North Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Church of England Tea and Concert

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 2

A very successful tea in the Majestic Theatre, followed by a concert in the "Star," was held on Friday evening last, the function…

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Concert at Mount George

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 3

On Saturday night, March 30. 1940, Rev. C. H.. Bultswoith, together with friends and helpers, journeyed to Mount George where a concert in aid…

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First Concert Tour

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 6

With more than ordinary pleasure the Australian Broadcasting Commission announces that the concert tour by Miss Gladys Moncrieff, which was…

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Official War Pictures

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 4

AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY SOLDIERS. ON A ROUTE MARCH IN PALESTINE. (Commonwealth Department of Information Picture)…

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Successful Dance

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 2

A dance in aid of the funds of Invergordon Parents and Citizens' Association was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Laurie on…

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Anzac Night Concert

Macleay Argus · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 4

On Anzac Night, April 25th, an excellent concert programme will be staged at the Victoria Theatre under the aegis of the Kempsey Women's…

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Farewell Military Dance

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 8

Since the local mil[?]tia detachment was first formed, not quite four years ago. It has held many social functions with great success, but the farewell…

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Surf Club Dance

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 4

On Anzac night, next Thursday, the local surf club, in response to an appeal, is holding a dance in the Oxley Theatre, for the funds of the…

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Farewell Military Dance Belmore Hall Crowded

The Northern Champion · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 5

Since the local Militia Detachment was first formed, not quite four years ago, it has held many social functions with great success, but the farewell…

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Radio News A.B.C. Stations Sunday, 21st to SATURDAY, 27th April First Concert Tour

The Northern Champion · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 3

With more than ordinary pleasure the Australian Broadcasting Commission announces that the concert tour by Miss Gladys Moncrieff, which was…

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Copeland Dance

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 3

A dance is to be held at Copeland on Thursday 16th May, in aid of the funds of the Parents and Citizens' Association…

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Church of England Ball

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 2

The Church of England Ball this year, which will be attended by the Lord Bishop of Newcastle and Mrs. De Witt Batty and the Very…

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War Chest Fund Committee, Big Patriotic Ball to be Run

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 2

At a meeting of the Committee for the above Fund, held at the School of Arts on Friday night last, a letter was received from Mr. S. J…

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Men's Concert

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 2

On Monday a unique social evening was given by the menfolk in St. Paul's schoolroom which was altogether too small to hold the audience…

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Concert at St. Paul's, Taree

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 2

The school hall at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Taree, was [?]lled to overflowing on Monday night, the occasion being a concert provided by…

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Successful Smithtown Ball

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 4

The Smithtown School of Arts Hall was the scene of a most successful function on Thursday (Anzac Night) when a ball was held in aid of the…

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Old-time Dance Club

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 4

The Kempsey Old-time Dance Club, which has held so many pleasant and successful functions in the past, opened the present dancing season on…

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Anzac Night Concert. Large and Appreciative Audience

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 4

There was a bumper attendance at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday (Anzac Night) on the occasion of a capital concert programme staged by…

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At the Boomerang Theatre

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 7

The Boomerang Theatre was filled when the annual united commemoration service was held on Thursday, at 11.30 a.m…

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Service at the Theatre

The Northern Champion · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 6

Practically every seat in the Boomerang Theatre was occupied for the united commemorative service. The Mayor Ald. W. P. Chapman, explained that the…

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