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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1951

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America’s bid to make Britain, other countries dance to her tune WASHINGTON

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 May 1951 · page 7

Senators critical of British exports to Communist China are planning to put through the Senate a bill banning military as well as economic assistance to any country sending strategic…

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Dance and Euchre

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 May 1951 · page 2

The weekly euchre and dance for the sporting girl, Miss Marie Falahey, was held on Wednesday night, and there was a good…

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Floor Show for Carnival Ball

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 May 1951 · page 2

Eleven of Mathoura’s loveliest girls will take part in a colourful and artistic ballet, which is being arranged by Mesdames L…

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Pictures Zane Grey Western Has Action, Colour

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 15 May 1951 · page 1

"Red Canyon" which is to top the bill at the Majestic Theatre next Saturday and Monday, is based on Zane Grey's "Wildfire," and is full of action…

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Basket Ball Ex Students Defeat Oaklands B

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 May 1951 · page 1

In cold, wet weather, Ex-Students Basketball Club defeated Oaklands B easily, holding Oaklands to a scoreless second half…

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Fancy Dress Ball at Walliston for Country Girl

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 May 1951 · page 2

Original costumes were a feature of the dancy dress ball hold at Walliston on Friday night the first of its kind to…

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King opens the Royal Festival Concert

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 May 1951 · page 3

The King, accompanied by the Queen and [?] Royal Family, opened the new Royal Festival [?] the south bank of the River Thames. The hall [?] of its kind in the world and will be used to present [?]…

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City Orchestra to Make Debut

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 May 1951 · page 2

Recently-formed Albury City Orchestra will make its debut on Wednesday, May 23, at the Plaza Theatre under the baton of Mr…

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Wodonga Civic Ball

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 May 1951 · page 7

Wodonga's second civic ball will be held on Friday, June 29. The ball will be under, the patronage of the shire President, Cr: G. A…

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Debutantes at Walwa Ball

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 May 1951 · page 4

Nine debutantes were presented to Mrs. E. A. Muller by Mrs. J. Harvey when the Services’ Memorial Hall, Walwa, held a ball on…

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Over 100 Die in Theatre Fire

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 May 1951 · page 1

LAGOS (Nigeria), Tues.: Over 100 people lost their lives while several hundred were seriously injured or burned…

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School Concert at Stanley

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 May 1951 · page 7

Pupils of Stanley School staged a concert in the Temperance Hall. Cr. H. R. Sinclair, president of the school committee…

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Dance Postponed

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1951 · page 3

The dance at Mrs. W. Pyle's, New Grove property, South Coree, advertised for Friday next, 18th May, has been postponed until…

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Why the band doesn’t play at North’s home football matches—two conflicting reasons

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 May 1951 · page 2

Many football followers attending North Albury’s home matches this season have expressed disappointment at the obsence of the City Band. Asked last evening the…

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Pictures Action and Romance in Mountain Epic

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 May 1951 · page 2

Photographed in breath-taking Cinecolor, against the magnificent background of the Colorado Rockies, "Red Stallion in the Rockies."…

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Henty C.W.A. to Cater For Slipper at Blue and Gold Ball

The Observer · Friday 18 May 1951 · page 5

The principal business before the monthly meeting of the Henty branch of the Country Women's Association, held at the School of Arts on Friday afternoon last, was that of making arrangements to cater for supper at the forthcoming Blue and Gold Ball, which is being sponsored…

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Mercy Hospital Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 May 1951 · page 6

“An outstanding attendance is assured,” said the secretary of the Mercy Hospital Ball (Mr R. G. Bray) yesterday. The ball…

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Dinner Dance at Gala

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 May 1951 · page 6

Mr and Mrs Neil Lees and Mr and Mrs Alex Rofe, of Sydney, were guests of honor, at an informal dinner dance at the Gala…

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Catholic Ball at Thurgoona

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 May 1951 · page 7

The annual Catholic Ball at Thurgoona on Thursday evening was a great success. A profit of £33 was made. A competition…

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£20,000 Worth of Jewels —At the Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 May 1951 · page 6

Sylvia Shelley, young model, wearing a tiara, necklace, ring and earrings valued at £20,000—at the…

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