Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Pictures, dances & concerts, all years

Mid North Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1952

185 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 8 of 10

R.S.L., State President To Officially Open Wingham Diggers' Ball

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 12 September 1952 · page 2

Mr. W. Yeo, State President of the RSL. will officially open the Wingham Diggers' Annual Ball at 9 p.m. on Friday, the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Pictures Of Worlds Beyond. Unique Telescope Built At St. Andrew's University

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 16 September 1952 · page 4

A vital advance has been made in the history of the astronomical telescope with the building of a unique type at St. Andrew's University, Scotland. The new telescope, known…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

£45 Weekly Rental of Theatre

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 17 September 1952 · page 8

At the Grafton Fair Rents Court on Monday, Mr. A. E. Capp, S.M., made an order increasing the weekly…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Music by Brightfields for Diggers' Ball

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 2

Wingham Town Hall on Friday, 26th September, will be the Mecca of all music loving people as well as being a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Eisteddfod Concludes with Pleasing Concert

Macleay Argus · Monday 22 September 1952 · page 4

Music enthusiasts packed the Victoria Theatre to capacity last Thursday night when the Kempsey Eisteddfod Society held a concert featuring winners at the recent eisteddfod…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Stratford Ball a Popular Function

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 3

The ball at Stratford on last Friday night (Sept. 19) presented a very attractive appearance on the occasion of the annual ball held in…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Musical Society's First Concert

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 2

The Wingham Musical Society is to be congratulated on the excellence of its first public appearance, on Friday night…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

School Ball at South West Rocks

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 October 1952 · page 4

There, was a delightful function in the School of Arts South West Rocks, on September 25, when the School…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Kempsey Band Is Homeless

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 8 October 1952 · page 4

Kempsey Silver Band, formed away back about 1912; after a break-away from the then Town Band, and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Seasick in Theatre; New Era for Babies?

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 8 October 1952 · page 4

NEW YORK.-- After seeing a special three dimensional film of ships being tossed about on wild seas, the audience staggered onto the foot path green with sea-sickness…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Methodists' Successful Amateur Concert

Macleay Argus · Monday 13 October 1952 · page 4

To conclude a successful Flower Show, the Methodists held a grand amateur night in the Roxy Theatre and the varied programme gave the large gathering a delightful evening's entertainment…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Piper And Dancer For Scotch Concert

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1952 · page 2

A well known Scots piper and ballad singer and a Scots dancer will be among eight top line artists from Newcastle appearing at the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

PICTURES v Roads Shire's Decision

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 15 October 1952 · page 4

At Macleay Shire Council on Monday a letter from Kempsey Municipal Council advised that it had obtained,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Top line Artists For Scottish Concert

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 21 October 1952 · page 2

Six top line artists from Newcastle will be among those appearing in the grand Scottish concert to be held in the Majestic Theatre on…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Queen Is Prettier Than Her Pictures

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 October 1952 · page 2

NEW YORK. -- No picture has ever done Queen Elizabeth justice, according to painter Douglas Chandor…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Anniversary Ball Drew Record Crowd

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1952 · page 1

FORBESDALE—Recent 19th anniversary ball at Forbesdale was one of the most successful in the 20 years the hall has been…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Appreciation of Scots' Concert

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1952 · page 1

First typically Scots concert in Gloucester for a long time was held in the Majestic Theatre on Thursday night when the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Sherwood Ball

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 29 October 1952 · page 4

Sherwood Spring Ball, held on October 24, was an outstanding success, Mr. T. Houlihan acting as M.C. and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Scout Concert at Purfleet Station

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 31 October 1952 · page 3

A concert for the Boy Scout movement, at the Purfleet Aborigine Station, has been arranged for Friday, November…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Kempsey Silver Band Active Again

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 5 November 1952 · page 2

Kempsey Town Band, better known as Kempsey Silver Band, which has been in recess for some months, has resumed practice each Thursday night…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →