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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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New Year's Eve Celebrations Quieter Than Previously But Hogmanay Ball Largely Attended

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 January 1947 · page 6

Armidale welcomed the New Year in traditional fashion, the main attraction being the largely-attended…

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C. OF E. BALL New Year's Eve Function

Guyra Argus · Thursday 2 January 1947 · page 1

The annual Church of England ball, held in the Oddfellows' Hall oh Tuesday night, was notable for the blithe, carefree spirit which welcomed the…

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Girls' Marching Band Progress at Armidale

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 3 January 1947 · page 8

Such progress has been made by the Armidale Girls' Marchin Bands organisation since its inception a short while ago, that…

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Dawn Ball New Year Celebrations

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1947 · page 2

To see "the old year out and the new year in" over 300 people assembled at the Memorial Hall for the Dawn Ball arranged by the Hookey…

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Memorial Theatre Next Friday & Saturday "Smithy"

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1947 · page 3

The life of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith was crammed with all those emotions which go to make a great motion picture. He was a man who…

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London’s Oldest Theatre

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 8 January 1947 · page 1

The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London’s oldest and most famous playhouse has just re-opened to the public after seven years on war…

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Ashford Activities Personal : Visit to Limestone Caves : New Year Welcomed : Dance Personal

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 8 January 1947 · page 4

Mrs. and Mrs. L. Mitchell have re-turned to their home at Cessnock. Mrs. Ken Clarke and daughter have been the guests of Mr and Mrs. Mac…

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Drury Lane Theatre Re-opened Severely Damaged in. Air Raids Austerity Repairs

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 January 1947 · page 12

The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London's oldest and most famous playhouse, has just re-opened to the public…

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New Year Ball

Guyra Argus · Thursday 9 January 1947 · page 7

The annual New Year's night ball held in the Ben Lomond Hall proved successful, from both social and financial view-points. The hall funds…

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Black Mountain Sports and Dance

Guyra Argus · Thursday 9 January 1947 · page 8

Held in ideal weather conditions and before a large crowd, the annual sports day in aid of the Black Mountain Hospital Auxiliary and the Hall…

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Light Point for Band Sunday Night Recitals Planned

Guyra Argus · Thursday 9 January 1947 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the committee of the Guyra District Brass Band on Monday night, it was decided to request the Shire…

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Girls' Marching Band

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 January 1947 · page 4

The Invereli Girls' Marching Bands have commenced operations and a roll up of nearly 50 girls have already attended two parades. They are pleasing…

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Band in Victoria Park

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 January 1947 · page 4

The Inverel Town Band will render selections in Victoria Park on Sunday night next after church hours…

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The Theatre in London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1947 · page 16

It has always been one of the conditions of the London stage—for, at least, as long as I can remember—that there is no such thing as a…

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The Children’s Theatre in Britain—

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 January 1947 · page 6

The famous Glyndebourne Opera Company in co-operation with educational authorities, is running a special children's theatre. A company of professional actors give performances in London and the provinces. The children do not have to pay to see the plays and attend during…

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Country Pictures

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 January 1947 · page 5

You’ve probably - heard of a guy named Joe every day of your life. And you’ve .probably seen a guy named Joe as many times as you've heard the…

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Local &General Local Orchestra at Bonville

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 January 1947 · page 3

Keith’s Bartle’s dance band returned home at the week-end after a week’s engagement at Bonville on the Coast. The visit was a most successful and…

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Children's Theatre in Britain

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 14 January 1947 · page 5

The famous Glyndebourne opera company in co-operation educational authorities, is running a special children's theatre. A company of professional actors give performances in London and the provinces. The children do not have to pay to…

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Comedy Musical For Capitol Theatre

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1947 · page 15

Paramount's sparkling comedymusical, "The Stork Club," will have its Armidale screening at the Capitol Theatre tonigHt and again on…

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Formation of Dingo Board Logical Move For Concerted Action to Combat Menace

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1947 · page 11

Formation of the Lower North Coast and Tablelands Dingo Destruction Board was a logical move for concerted…

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