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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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Concert for Mercy Hospital

Border Morning Mail · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 5

To aid funds for tile building of the children’s ward at the new Mercy Hospital, the pupils of the Rath school of dancing and prize winners of the…

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Re-union Ball Next

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 May 1947 · page 2

The committee of the Convent of Mercy Schools has been working tirelessly to make the annual Re-union Ball a success. The ball will be held at St. Patrick’s Hall on…

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Duchess of Kent at London Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 May 1947 · page 3

H.R.H. the Duchess of Kent recently attended the Royal and Merchant Navy Ball, at the Dorchester Hotel. [?] Left to right : Mrs Cedric Holland, vice-chairman: Mrs A. V. Alexander, vice-president (wife of Mr [?] Minister for Defence) Mrs C. R. Attlee, president (wife of the Prime Minister) Viscountess [?] the Duchess of Rent, and Admiral [?] at the ball…

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Sunrise Tennis Club Victory Ball And Banquet

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 May 1947 · page 4

The Sunrise Tennis Club celebrated its 1946-47 premiership of the [?] with a victory banquet, dance and euchre tournament in the Literary…

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Civic Ball on August 8 Debs To Be Presented

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 May 1947 · page 6

A civic ball under mayoral patronage will be held in the Palais on August 8. Proceeds will go to the Albury Band. This was…

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Concert at Culcairn Helps Baby Health Centre

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 May 1947 · page 3

A concert in aid of the CWA Baby Health Centre building fund, held in the Culcairn Memorial Hall, attracted a large and appreciative audience. The…

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All After the Ball

Border Morning Mail · Monday 19 May 1947 · page 5

As the ball draws near the East Albury Rovers goals. K. Murphy (No. 18) and C. Weir (No. 2). both F.A.R. plovers, fly for its in mi effort to stop Culcairn from scoring. J. Papworth (No. 3. Culcairn) goes up behind the bunch, while E. Farrah (E.A.R.) closes in…

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Gunpoint Arrests Of Youths In Theatre SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 19 May 1947 · page 1

Early this morning, two youths were arrested at Artarmon and to men to King’s Grove. They were found in the managers’ office pictures theatres. The youths, both aged 19, were later charged on seven counts of…

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Majestic Pictures

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 20 May 1947 · page 3

In a story as heartwarming as it is dramatic, Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Morgan, Tom Drake and. that "wonder dog," Lassie, join their respective…

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Derutantes’ Ball at Lavington

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 20 May 1947 · page 4

Lavington CWA will hold its Debutantes’ Ball tonight. Special decorations will be a feature. Part of the proceeds will be devoted to Legacy…

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Austral Pictures Programmes This Week

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 May 1947 · page 1

"Hot Jive" and classics combined with romance and laughter go together to make "Ding Dong Williams" a rollicking comedy…

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’Roo As Passenger Going to Ball VANCOUVER

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 20 May 1947 · page 5

Special permission has been granted to fly “Bluey,” a baby kangaroo, by Trans-Canada Airways from Vancouver to Toronto for the Toronto…

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Wagga Ministers and Sunday Concert

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 20 May 1947 · page 4

Wagga Ministers’ Fraternal is frowning severely on a concert which was held in the Plaza Theatre, Wagga, on Sunday night in…

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S.a. Younger People’s Concert

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 20 May 1947 · page 4

Last night, in the Salvation Army [?] 30 young people ranging in ages from about three yearn to 15, presented a varied programme on…

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Hawaiian Ball

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 21 May 1947 · page 5

The Hawaiian ball, held under the auspiecs of the local C.W.A. on Tuesday evening of last week, was attended by over two hundred patrons, including…

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DAYSDALE Tennis Ball

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 21 May 1947 · page 5

The Buraja and District Tennis Association held a premiership ball at Coreen, Representatives from each of the seven teams in the competition…

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Bishop of Wagga to Receive Debs. Ball In St. Patrick’s Hall Tomorrow Night

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 21 May 1947 · page 5

The Bisbop of Wagga (Most Rev. Dr. Henschke) will receive 12 debutantes at the annual ball of the Our Lady of Mercy Convent Ex-Students’…

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Diggers’ Ball at Holbrook An Outstanding Success

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 5

Holbrook Diggers’ Ball last night was a resounding success, both financially and socially. The large crowd helped by Jack Carter’s…

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Debutantes Presented At Lavington C.W.A. Ball

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 4

Gay streamers and greenery Were used to decorate the Lavington Hall on Tuesday night, when the Lavington branch of the Country Women’s Association held its annual ball and debutantes were presented to Mr. and…

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SPRINGHURST Catholic Ball

Border Morning Mail · Friday 23 May 1947 · page 5

The annual RC gall yas held on Tuesdap night. Music was provided by Mrs Frank’s orchestra, of Chiltern, and the extras were played by…

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