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Mid North Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1948

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Mitchell's Island C. of E. Ball

The Northern Champion · Saturday 15 May 1948 · page 3

A most enjoyable night was spent at Mitchells' Island on Friday. 30th April, when the annual C. of E. Ball was held in the local hall. Visitors were present…

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Majestic Theatre

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 18 May 1948 · page 2

"The Way to the Stars" screening this Wednesday, starring Michael Redgrave, Rosamund John. Douglass Montgomery and John Mills is one…

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Telegraph Point Gay Ball

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 May 1948 · page 6

Telegraph Pointers had red rings round Friday, May 7, on their calendars, to mark the opening date of the social season for the…

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Gladstone Footballers' Ball

Macleay Argus · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 5

Although it clashed with other functions in the district, the Gladstone footballers' ball on Tuesday night was one of the best social…

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Palatial Ritz Theatre

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 6

Presenting, James Mason as a brain surgeon who turns cold, calculating killer of an evil woman, "The Upturned Glass," a J. Arthur Rank…

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Presentation Spectacle. AT C. OF E. Debutantes' Ball

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 4

The Majestic Theatre was prettily decorated with peach blossom, roses and ferns for the annual Church of England Ball held on Tuesday night…

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Diggers' Euchre & Dance

The Northern Champion · Saturday 22 May 1948 · page 1

The Belmore Hall last Saturday night was again crowded with a very happy throng of patrons and all enjoyed the social. Dancing was good,…

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"Miss Pacific" Ball

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 May 1948 · page 2

The Taree-Old Bar Surf Club will call its Annual Ball, to be held on June 8, the "Miss Pacific Ball." This is in honor of Miss Nola Rose, who…

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Tennis Club Ball

The Northern Champion · Saturday 22 May 1948 · page 1

The Taree Tennis Club's second annual ball, held in tho Belmore Hall on Tuesday night, marked the opening of the ball season in Taree and proved to…

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Diggers' Dance and Euchre

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 May 1948 · page 9

The Belmore Hall last Saturday night was again crowded with a happy throne and everyone enjoyed the social. Dancing was good, the…

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Taree Tennis Club Ball

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 May 1948 · page 6

The second annual ball of the Taree Tennis Club held in the Belmore Hall on Tuesday night, was acclaimed by an attendance of between…

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Stratford Dance

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1948 · page 2

In aid of the Stratford Recreation Park funds a dance will be held in the Stratford Hall this Friday night. May 28th. Dancing will be from 8 till…

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Majestic Theatre

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1948 · page 2

The gripping story of the fued petween the Kansas farmers and cattle-men, RKO Radio's action-packed drama, "Trail Street," starring…

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High School Ball

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 25 May 1948 · page 3

Last Friday night, when the Kempsey High School ball eventuated in the Rendezvous Hall, provided a night-out for both…

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Catholic Ball Next Week

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1948 · page 2

The social highlight of next week will be the Catholic Ball to be held in the Majestic Theatre on Tuesday June 1st. The organising committee…

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Church of England Ball

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1948 · page 4

Mrs. Irwin played the opening music "Land of Hope and Glory" for the ceremony of the debs, presentation at the C. of E. Ball last…

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Concert at Forbesdale

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1948 · page 2

Styled as "The Bad Boy of Radio," Michael O'Regan will head a leading non-stop variety show of Newcastle artists in a big concert to be held…

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Town Band. Successful Annual Meeting

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 28 May 1948 · page 8

The first annual meeting of the recently formed Town Band was held on the 13th inst., the president, Mr. P. R. Stephens presiding…

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Palatial Ritz Theatre

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 28 May 1948 · page 4

One of the most realistic film fights ever screened is a high spot of Paramount's new melodrama, "I Walk Alone," Hal Wallis' production…

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Diggers' Euchre & Dance

The Northern Champion · Saturday 29 May 1948 · page 8

Once again a large crowd of patrons (including visitors to the district) were in attendance at the RSL's social, held in the Belmore Hall last Saturday night…

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