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Mid North Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Ambulance Dance

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 2

This function was a pronounced success, both socially and financially, and at the conclusion the organiser, Mr. H. Woodward, was able to hand…

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Operating Theatre

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 6

Extensive changes will be effected so that major surgical operations may be carried out on board in an operating theatre embodying the…

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Scouts' Annual Camp FireBall

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 2

The public of Wingham and district are reminded that the Wingham Scouts' Annual Camp Fire Ball will be held in the Memorial Town Hall,…

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"Win The War" Rally. Meeting in Star Theatre

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 1

On Friday night last there was a large gathering in the Star Theatre to hear the Shire President, Councillor P. H. Deards, Colonel James and…

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Band Demonstration

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 6

At the close of the competition events in the final session of Kempsey Band Eisteddfod, Sunday forenoon, the visiting Bands, with Kempsey Silver…

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Sherwood Ball

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 4

The Sherwood Church of England Ball, held on 22nd May, proved an unqualified success, thanks to the enthusiastic co-operation of the…

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Eisteddfod. First Musical Festival. Conducted by the Committee of the Kempsey Silver Band

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 6

This fine Musical Festival, which opened in the Victoria Theatre on Friday evening last and extended till Sunday morning, was a distinct credit…

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Successful Concert at Burrell Creek Methodist Church Benefits

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 1

Scats from everywhere possible had to be requisitioned to accommodate the large numbers that, in spite of the drizzling rain, gathered in the public…

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'Win the War" Dance

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 2

The "Win the War" Dance, organised by Mr. R. L. Hughes, proprietor of the Majestic Theatre, held last night, netted £8/14/. The…

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Successful Concert at Burrell Creek. Methodist Church Benefits

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 1

Seats from everywhere possible had to be requisitioned to accommodate the lame numbers that, in spite of the drizzling rain, gathered in the public…

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Annual Hospital Ball

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 June 1940 · page 4

A reminder is given of the annual ball in aid of the Hastings District Hospital, to be held in the Oxley Theatre on Thursday evening of next…

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Ball Game Tournament

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 4

Saturday, 15th June, is the date selected for the ball game tournament conducted by the Kempsey Methodist Girl Comrades. The principal…

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Wingham Boys' Band. Annual Meeting and Fourth Birthday Party

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above Band was held in the Oddfellows Hall Wingham on Thursday night June 6th 1940…

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Upper Manning A. & H. Association. Committee's Decision. Half Ball Proceeds To Go To Patriotic Association

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 2

A committee meeting of the above Association was held in the Wingham School of Arts on Friday night last, June 1, 1940…

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Junior Citizens of the Macleay. a Regular Tuesday Feature Page Devoted to the School Activities of the District and Interests of Its Children. Kempsey High School. Juvenile Ball to Benefit War Fund

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 8

At last Thursday's meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association it was decided to donate half the proceeds of the juvenile ball to the…

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The Ball Game

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 June 1940 · page 4

Saturday, 15th June, is the . date selected- for the Ball Game Tournament conducted by the Kempsey Methodist Girl Comrades. The…

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Joy Club Dance

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 4

Last Saturday's Joy Club dance proved no less successful than many of its predecessors, and members had a delightful evening to the…

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High School Ball

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 4

On Friday, June 28th, the Kempsey High School ball will be held at the Rendezvous and a large and energetic committee is now busy on the…

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Comara. Church of England Ball

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 5

Those who were responsible for the inauguration of the Church of England ball at Comara on June 5th had unbounded faith in the spirit of…

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Smithtown. Red Cross Ball. Bright and Successful Function

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 5

Despite the fact that the attendance was not all that could be desired, doubtless owing to the fact that so many young men are…

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