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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

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The Hospital Ball Brilliant Social Fixture Reminiscent of the Best Days

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 4

Rising high over the plane of depression, Glen Innes and district residents last night manifested a fine spirit in the deserving cause of…

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Band Recital

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 4

The Armidale City Band has arranged an attractive programme for its Sunday night recital in the Arcadia. Theatre. The committee has been…

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Bukkulla Children's Dance

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 6

The Bukkulla P. and C. Association entertained the Children at a juvenile frolic in the local hall on Saturday last, instead of the usual Empire Day…

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Guyra News Football. Play the Ball Rule

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 3

After last Saturday's exhibition at Guyra of ignorance of the play-theball rule and the large number of penalty kicks awarded for infringements…

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Hitting a Golf Ball Brisbane to Adelaide

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 3

This feat of endurance is being undertaken by a young Australian returned soldier who, it is said, is well-known in golf club circles, and who…

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The Catholic Ball

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 16 May 1931 · page 4

Having covered every branch of activity the organising committee of the annual Catholic ball are now prepared for this year's fixture…

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To-morrow Night's Dance

The Inverell Times · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 4

In view of the splendid patronage extended their last function, the Rugby League footballers, assisted by the hockey girls, have decided to conduct…

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District News Long Plain Bachelors' Ball

The Inverell Times · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 1

The bachelors' ball, held in the Long Plain hall on Saturday night was a great success. There was a comparatively very good attendance, and the…

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Another Triumph! For Lorna-Lance Orchestra Wonderful Gilgai Function £30 Profit Saturday Night

The Inverell Times · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 4

Surely all roads must have led to Gilgai on Saturday night, for seldom has our little centre been blessed with such a crowd as attended to welcome…

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Was Provoked. Young Man Charged. Arrested at Dance Hall

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 4

When Wright Albert Sheard, a young man, was charged at the Armtdale Police Court this morning with having used Indecent…

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Euchre Party and Dance. Successful Bakers Creek Function

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 7

The Baker's Creek Parents and Citizens' Association staged a most successful social function on. Friday night…

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"Queen of Charity." Miss Rita Levinston Wins. By Margin of 64 Votes. The Blue and Gold Ball Competition

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 4

Won by sixty.four votes in a total of 25,664! The time-honoured expression, "won by the skin of the teeth,"…

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The Pictures

The Uralla Times · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 4

"The Storm," the chief attraction at Uralla Pictures for Saturday night, is a tremendous drama both from its human and natural angles. A…

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The Catholic Ball Best Traditions Maintained Vast Assemblage at Town Hall a Feat of Organisation

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 2

In the season's social rounds of the Glen Innes community there are functions and functions, but there is no doubting…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 2

The dancing fraternity of Tingha and district will be pleased to learn that the celebrated International orchestra, from Inverll, will be in…

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District Entertainments Auburn Vale Dance

The Inverell Times · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 4

The old time, and modern dance to be held at Auburn Vale to-morrow (Saturday) night is in aid of the hall funds and not the hospital, as…

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Local & General News. Capitol Theatre Heated

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 4

Following the usual custom of providing comfort for patrons,the Capitol Theatre management has put the heating apparatus in motion…

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A Musical Treat Orchestras Combine For To-night's Dance

The Inverell Times · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 4

The dancing fraternity of Inverell have a musical treat in store for them at the School of Arts hall to-night, when the music for the International…

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£500 Profit Expected. From Friendly Societies' Effort. Juvenile Dance Successful

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 4

The juvenile dance in connection with the Armidale United Friendly Societies' Association Blue and Gold Ball, on Wednesday night…

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Cow at a Dance

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 23 May 1931 · page 7

At Currabubla tennis clubs dance last week a festive cow strolled into the hall through the supper room door, and insisted on joining the…

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