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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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Successful Legion Ball

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 6

The 1947 Ex-servicemen & Women's Legion Ball in the Town Hall last Friday was an outstanding success. More than 250 dancers attended. It…

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New Theatre Supported

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 9

The Municipal Council has extended its support to a move for erection of a new picture theatre in Narrabri. Ald. Gleeson asked that they…

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Spring Ball

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 August 1947 · page 4

The most anticipated event at Spring Plain since the war, the Butterfly Ball on September 3, is expected to attract an attendance from all…

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Theatre Sewerage Installations

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 August 1947 · page 2

Replying to Council's instruction to have the Strand Theatre connected to the sewerage system, Mr. C. F. Wall informed Council on Tuesday he has…

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The N.z. Girls Marching Band

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 August 1947 · page 1

The N.Z. Girls Band, which is to visit Narrabri shortly, is also an entertainment unit. The girls have a choir, with part signing, a solo…

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Rain Cancel's Ball Arrangements

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 September 1947 · page 10

After Spring Plain committee had devoted considerable effort to organising the Butterfly Ball, scheduled for last night, inclement weather…

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Successful Band Concert

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 September 1947 · page 1

The Municipal Band concert in the Town Hall last night was highly successful, providing splendid entertainment for a large and appreciative…

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Successful Grain Shed Dance

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 September 1947 · page 4

The popularity of the recent grain shed dance at Mr. and Mrs. T. Knights, has prompted, the organisers to hold a second function next…

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N.Z. Girls' Marching Band

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 September 1947 · page 1

Public interest has been stimulated in the forthcoming visit of the New Zealand Girls' Marching Band to Narrabri on Wednesday…

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Thousands Welcome Girls' Band Colorful Spectacle in Collins Park

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 1

The most colourful display seen in Narrabri for many years was given by the Girls' Marching Bands in Collins Park yesterday afternoon. In addition to the visiting New Zealand team, four…

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Large Audience Acclaims Far-west Concert

North West Champion · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 10

Rain which fell on Friday did not prevent residents of the town and district from coming to the Far West concert, held in the…

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Butterfly Ball

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 September 1947 · page 4

Originally abandoned because of the rain, the Spring Plain Butterfly Ball will now be held on Thursday, 25th. September. Dance enthusiasts…

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New Zealand Girls' Marching Band Visits Moree. Over 2000 Witness Spectacular Display

North West Champion · Monday 15 September 1947 · page 6

Over 2000 people witnessed a colourful and spectacular display of diagram marching at the Oval last Thursday afternoon, when…

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Convent Spring Ball

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 1

The Convent Spring Ball proved one of the most popular functions held this season. Dancing enthusiasts attended in force, and a very happy…

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Garah C.w.a. Ball

North West Champion · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 10

The Garah Branch of the C.W.A. held their Ball on September 12. The day dawned fine and clear, giving us guest encouragement for a…

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OVER 1,000 AT R. C. Juvenile Ball. Presentation of Miniature Debutantes

North West Champion · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 5

The presentation of a set of twenty miniature debutantes at the Annual R.C. Juvenile Ball held last Thursday night proved a very…

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Costly Band Instruments

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 6

When the Municipal Council received an enquiry whether they have any band instruments for sale, Ald. Gleeson remarked he had recently learned…

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"Buff's" First Ball

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 6

"Streamers, flags and green bunting provided a delightful effect for the reception of the Grand Primo," states the official journal of the…

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Successful Grain Shed Dance

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 6

Ideal dancing weather attracted another crowd of over 200 people to Mr. T. Knight's grainshed on Saturday night, September 13. Music by…

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Swimming Club Dance. Presentation of Trophies

North West Champion · Monday 29 September 1947 · page 1

On Friday night at the Swimming Club's annual dance held in the Memorial Hall trophies for the 1946-47 season were presented by Club…

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