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Mid North Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1950

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Palatial Ritz Theatre

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 17 February 1950 · page 7

The romantic adventures of a handsome captain on a cruise ship, aided and abetted by his stowaway daughter, form, the framework of the…

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Ball At Wingham. September 11, 1869

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 17 February 1950 · page 4

We are informed that a very agreeable party met at Wingham on Tuesday night to celebrate the opening of Mr. Moss' Inn. Dancing was kept up…

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Historical Relic Preserved Innes Piano at Ritz Theatre

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 17 February 1950 · page 2

It is pleasing to note that an effort is being made to secure some of the many valuable pieces of furniture associated with early Port Macquarie, placing them on public view. There are many historical pieces stowed away in any old place, and in…

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Diggers' Dance and Euchre

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 February 1950 · page 5

The R.S.L.'s social attracted well over 300 patrons last Saturday night at the Belmore Hall. Brian Bradley's. Hepcats never let up all night, except to allow…

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300 Attend R.s.l. Dance

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 February 1950 · page 2

Continuing its popular run the R.S.L. dance in the Belmore Hall attracted 300 patrons on Saturday night. Eighty odd players contested…

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8th Anniversary of Fall of Singapore — Inspiring Service in Majestic Theatre. Attendance Deplored

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 3

A solemn united service was held in the Majestic Theatre on Sunday night to commemorate the eighth anniversary of the…

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Palatial Ritz Theatre

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 7

Acclaimed universally by leading public officials, the new hygiene attraction, "Secrets of Life," has an all-star Hollywood cast…

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Grand Concert. September 18, 1869

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 6

We mentioned previously that a grand concert was recently given in aid of the fuds of the Public School at Port Macquarie. We now learn…

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Palatial Ritz Theatre

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 4

Paradoxical as It may seem, Darryl F. Zanuck began another trend with his major production of "Pinky," which opens at the Ritz Theatre on…

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Diggers Dance and Euchre

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 March 1950 · page 4

Last Saturday night at the Belmore Hall only a few short of 400 patrons attended the R.S.L. social. As usual a thoroughly good night's entertainment was had by all. The box office was in…

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Almost 400 Attend Popular Dance

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 March 1950 · page 8

Attendance at the R.S.L.'s Social and Dance held in the Belmore Hall on Saturday night, was approximately 400. Musically speaking, Brian…

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Comboyne Show Establishes New Records 500 Ring Entries — £77 For Show Ball

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 8 March 1950 · page 1

The Comboyne Show was held in line weather on Thursday and Friday last in the presence of a record crowd The gate takings for the two days were…

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Mayor Receives Inscribed Map To Mark Local Support for Food for Britain Appeal Interesting Ceremony at Boomerang 'Theatre

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 8 March 1950 · page 1

"This inscribed map of England is a present to the residents of the municipality of Taree from the grateful people of Britain, for the generous…

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Palatial Ritz Theatre

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 10 March 1950 · page 5

The gay, new Technicolor musical "Three Daring Daughters" marks the return to the screen of the popular M-G-M singing star Jeanette…

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Diggers' Dance and Euchre

The Northern Champion · Saturday 11 March 1950 · page 6

Once again just a few short of 400 patrons attended the R.S.L.'s social at the Belmore Hall last Saturday night, and the folks attending again…

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Clever Imitation at R.s.l. Saturday Dance

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 11 March 1950 · page 2

A clever imitation of the Inkspots rendering a modern song was one of the highlights of the R.S.L. Dance held in the Belmore Hall, on…

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Palatial Ritz Theatre

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 2

Spencer Tracy, Lana Turner and Zachary Scott are starred in M.G.M.'s scintillating version of Sinclair Lewis' best-seller novel, "Cass…

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Symphony Orchestra's Return Visit Council Anxious to Secure Boomerang Theatre

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 8

Ald. Hooke said at Wednesday night's meeting of the Taree Municipal Council that the Sydney Symphony Orchestra was scheduled to pay a return visit to…

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Visit Sought From Symphony Orchestra

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 1

At Wednesday night's meeting of Tame Municipal Council, Aid. M. M. Hooke urged that every effort should be made to obtain a…

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Diggers' Dance and Euchre

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 6

Last Saturday night at the Belmore Hall almost 400 attended the Diggers' social. The "Hep Cats" Band gave, everything asked of them and, as one…

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