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Mid North Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1950

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No Civic Welcome for Symphony Orchestra Mayor to Organise Entertainment

The Northern Champion · Saturday 24 June 1950 · page 1

Taree Municipal Council had before it on Wednesday night a letter from the Taree Chamber of Commerce, asking the Council to extend a civic…

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Scout Ball

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 2

As advertised to-day, the support and patronage of the people are requested for and at the Scout Ball on Friday, 28th July. The organisers and…

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Theatre Open

Macleay Argus · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 1

Making sure that they were not caught in the same manner as before the staff of the Mayfair Theatre at Kempsey completely stripped…

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Palatial Ritz Theatre

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 4

The new Baling Studios' production, "Kind Hearts and Coronets," is a gay, extravagant murder-comedy. It tells the story of an…

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Crazy Ball. Marred By Heavy Rain And Floods

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 2

The Crazy Ball, held in the Town Hall, Wingham, last Friday night, 23rd June, was greatly marred by the prevailing floods and heavy rain that…

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Card Evening and Dance in the Old Marine Guest House

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 1

A few weeks ago a very successful card evening and dance, in aid of P. and C. Association funds was held in the Secondary School building…

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Ball for Children

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 July 1950 · page 2

Following the annual Church of England Ball to he held in the Belmore Hall on Tuesday. July 1 1, a Juvenile Ball will be held the…

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Krambach Catholic Ball

The Northern Champion · Saturday 1 July 1950 · page 4

The Krambach Hall was a scene of gaiety on Friday night, 9th June, when the annual Catholic Ball was held. A large gathering assembled from all…

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Scout Ball

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 4 July 1950 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the Group Committee of Wingham Boy Scouts, a delegation from the Wingham Rotary Club was present…

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KILLABAKH Church Of England Ball

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 4 July 1950 · page 2

The above Ball was held in the Cedar Party Hall last Friday night, 1st July, and attracted a good attendance of trippers of the light fantastic…

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Happy Time At Saturday Night Dance

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 4 July 1950 · page 2

With an attendance of approximately 150 last week's Saturday night dance in the Wingham Town Hall was a most enjoyable and successful…

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Many Novelties at "Crazy" Ball

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 5 July 1950 · page 4

The "Crazy" Ball, held in the Town Hall, Wingham, on June 23, was greatly marred by the prevailing floods and heavy rain that fell…

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Crazt Ball at Wingham Dancers Enjoy Many Novel Stunts

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 5 July 1950 · page 3

The Crazy Hall, held in the Town Hall, Wingham, on Friday night, 23rd June, was greatly marred by the prevailing floods and heavy rain that fell…

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Buffalo Lodge Ball

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 7 July 1950 · page 4

You can never be sure of the weather or the seasons, but you can stake your bottom dollar on the Third Annual Wingham Buffalo Lodge Ball…

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Pictures of the Macleay Flood

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 July 1950 · page 11

Portion of the damage to the railway viaduct. The water in the foreground, and the remaining earthwork, indicate the terrific scour caused by the flood. This shot was taken by Earle McNeil shortly after an Army "duck" breached the water in front of the Post Office so that Capt. Stooke, officer-in-charge, coul sedt up…

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Diggers' Dance and Euchre

The Northern Champion · Saturday 8 July 1950 · page 4

The first fine Saturday night for some weeks was enjoyed by an exceptionally large crowd at the R.S.L. social in the Belmore Hall last Saturday night. Hep…

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Twelve Debutantes For Church Ball

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 July 1950 · page 1

Twelve debutantes will make their bow to the Hon. E. J. Eggins, MHR, and Mrs. Eggins, at Taree's annual Church of England…

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Appropriate Decorations at Tennis Ball

The Northern Champion · Saturday 8 July 1950 · page 1

Decorations for the Taree Tennis Club's fourth annual ball, held in the Belmore Hall last Tuesday night, brought the atmosphere of the tennis court to…

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400 Attend R.s.l. Dance

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 July 1950 · page 2

Vocalists at the R.S.L. dance on Saturday night were Miss Dorothy Cooper and Mr. Johnny Bates, An attendance of 400 enjoyed a…

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Krambach Hall Gay For Catholic Ball

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

The Krambach Hall was a scene of gaiety for tile annual Catholic Ball. A large gathering assembled from all centres. Crowded buses…

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