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Mid North Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1952

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Bright After Eisteddfod Concert at Tuncurry

The Northern Champion · Friday 6 June 1952 · page 4

Splendid performances, colourful costumes and ingenious settings were highlights of the Tuncurry Public School Eisteddfod Concert, following the annual eisteddfod…

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Local Concert Will Attract Lot of Interest

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 June 1952 · page 1

Quite a lot of interest has been created by the announcement that for the first time in twelve years a legitimate stage…

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Annual Catholic Ball— Gay and Successful Function

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 10 June 1952 · page 1

A bracing night, bright music and a gay atmosphere gripping the dancers, made for this function last week being a really enjoyable and…

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Anglican Ball

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 11 June 1952 · page 2

The Church of England Ball committee were very fortunate in having a lovely moonlight night and very mild temperature for the Annual Ball,…

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Local Concert Should Draw Big Attendance

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 June 1952 · page 1

A big attendance is expected next Monday and Tuesday nights, at the Roxy Theatre, when the Macleay branch of the Arts Council of Australia embark on a virtually new form of entertainment -- a play…

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Brilliant Scene at Tuncurry Ball

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 17 June 1952 · page 2

A brilliant party 'neath a star dotted blue sky, the women beautifully dressed and the men wearing war decorations and a sprinkling in uniform, tHe All Services Ball, held aT Tuncurry on…

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C. OF E. Ball, Killabakh. (Contributed by "Branch")

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 17 June 1952 · page 2

It was predicted that when the Killabakh Hall began functioning it would again, as in the past, be one of the…

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Arts Concert Great Success

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 June 1952 · page 1

The Kempsey branch of the Arts Council of Australia can look forward to the future with every confidence following the…

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Willawarrin Catholic Ball

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 2

The Willawarrin Catholic Ball, held last week proved quite a success, there was a good number of dancers, and…

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Artistry at Mitchell's Island Debutante Ball

The Northern Champion · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 2

High tribute was paid to the organisers of the Church of England ball, held at Mitchell's Island on Friday night, by Mr. L. C. Jondan M.L.A., who stated that he had not seen a fines…

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M. Matthew's Jubilee Ball

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 24 June 1952 · page 2

The Wingham Town Hall, attractively decorated for the occasion, provided a picturesque setting for the…

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More Warmth in Operating Theatre

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 June 1952 · page 1

Macleay Hospital Board will continue with the plan to provide equipment for the heating of operating…

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Kendall Pars Ball Novelty

The Northern Champion · Friday 27 June 1952 · page 5

The large crowd present at the Kendall School of Arts Ball on Friday night last thoroughly enjoyed the…

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Wingham Lass Belle of Tennis Ball

The Northern Champion · Friday 27 June 1952 · page 3

A Wingham lass, Miss Shirley Figures, was acclaimed Belle of the Ball at the Taree Tennis Club's annual…

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24 Debutantes Presented at Convent Ball

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 June 1952 · page 1

A record number attended the Convent Ball in the Agricultural Hall on Wednesday night. Twenty-four beautifully…

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1952 Convent Ball Was Acclaimed; 24 Debs. Made Bow to Social Life

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 1 July 1952 · page 4

As twenty-four beautifully gowned young ladies made their bow to society, when presented to the Mayoress (Mrs. N. C. Long) in the Agricultural Hall, on Wednesday night,…

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No Chance of Concerted Gaol Break

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 1 July 1952 · page 1

Special precautions at Grafton Gaol prevented any possibility of prisoners making a general break-out, as was the…

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Convent Ball

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 2 July 1952 · page 2

The 1952 Kempsey Convent Ball, held in the Agricultural Hall on Wednesday night, was a delightful and memorable function…

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COMBOYNE. Spectacular Ball

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 11 July 1952 · page 3

This function was held in Comboyne Hall on Friday, 27th June, 1952, taking the form of a Juvenile Fancy…

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Taree Band Of Hope. October 21, 1871

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 11 July 1952 · page 4

The members of the Taree Band of Hope and a few of their friends celebrated the second anniversary of this…

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