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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1951

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German migrants form own dance band

Border Morning Mail · Monday 23 July 1951 · page 6

DARWIN, Sun.: Sixty young German migrants engaged by the Tasmanian Hydro-Electric Authority, who arrived here tonight…

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Citizens’ Representatives on Band Committee

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 24 July 1951 · page 6

Deniliquin Municipal Council last Wednesday night adopted a recommendation by the Band Committee that Messrs. T. E…

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Pictures Durante Leads the Funsters in 'The Milkman'

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 July 1951 · page 2

Jimmy Durante returns in top comic form in "The Milkman," main feature to be shown at the Majestic Theatre next Saturday…

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Regent Booked Out for Concert by Priest

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 24 July 1951 · page 10

The Regent Theatre was booked out six days after preferential booking for the concert by Rev. Fr. Sydney MacEwan…

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Packed theatre for Father MacEwan concert

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 26 July 1951 · page 2

The audience at last night’s concert by world-famous Scottish born tenor. Rev. Fr. Sydney MacEwan was biggest to attend ah ABC concert in Albury, and possibly of any…

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CULCAIRN C. of E. Ball

Border Morning Mail · Friday 27 July 1951 · page 7

The Church of England annual ball was attended by 90 couples, and of of over £40 is expected. Hall was decorated in floral…

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Pictures Madcap Comedy Has Sea Flavour

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 July 1951 · page 2

One of Warner Bros.' funniest efforts for some time "The Lady Takes a Sailor," is scheduled for the Majestic Theatre next…

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Annual Buffalo Ball Attracts Large Gathering

The Observer · Friday 27 July 1951 · page 1

On Friday night last the Henty School of Arts, despite the freezing weather conditions, presented a gala scene, the occasion being the annual Buffalo Ball. The hall was filled with a happy throng of dancers and visiting lodges included Lockhart, The Rock, Culcairn, Wagga, Albury,…

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Oldest Business Donates First Prize for Find the Ball Competition Burchfield Bros

The Pastoral Times · Friday 27 July 1951 · page 3

It is fitting that Deniliquin’s oldest established business, Burchfield Bros., End Street, garage and engineering works,…

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WALBUNDRIE Diggers’ Ball

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 31 July 1951 · page 5

The diggers staged one of the most enjoyable balls of the season. Dancers came from as far afield [?] Culcairn and Brocklesby. Door…

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Pictures Gable Back in Car Race Opus

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 31 July 1951 · page 2

Clark Gable is billed to appear at the Majestic Theatre next Saturday and Monday in auto racing," film "To Please a Lady," and his…

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R.s.l's.ball Was Happy Function

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 31 July 1951 · page 2

"Best since the war" was the general opinion of dance enthusiasts who attended the R.S.L's. Annual Naval and…

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Mathoura News Successful Younger Set Annual Ball Door Takings £64— Novel Mannequin Parade

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 31 July 1951 · page 2

An outstanding success, the Mathoura Younger Set’s annual ball in the Shire Hall on Friday grossed £64…

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Band Has a Very Successful Year

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 August 1951 · page 7

Presenting his report to the annual meeting of Albury City Band last evening, the president (Mr L. Down) assured members…

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District news CORRYONG Sunshine Club Ball

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 August 1951 · page 8

At the Sunshine Club’s annual ball Miss Nita Ellis won the Belle of the Ball competition. The proceeds will enable the club to purchase…

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Noisy band meeting rejects allegations by a former committeeman

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 August 1951 · page 19

One of the [?] meetings of the Albury City Band for years last night heard a protest by a former band officer (Mr. R. E. Garland) against the allocation of a sum of £260 to general funds…

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C. of E. Annual Ball

The Observer · Friday 3 August 1951 · page 2

The Culcairn Church of England annual ball was attended by 90 couples, and it is expected that the proceeds will amount to more than £40. The hall…

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Pictures Pirate Legend and Western Film for Mid-week

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 August 1951 · page 4

The colorful romance, action and suspense of pirate legend are unfolded in spectacular fashion in "Buccaneer's Girl," billed for the…

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400 at Teenage Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 August 1951 · page 7

Over 400 attended the first Anglican Teenage Ball at the Plaza last night. Proceeds of the ball, which was…

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700 at ball at Yarrawonga

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 August 1951 · page 6

The skirl of bag pipes and dancing by members of the Wangaratta Caledonian Society, were features of the annual…

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