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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1948

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St. Patrick's Ball

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 February 1948 · page 4

Intending debutantes for St. Patrick's Ball are requested to contact Mr. A. Gleeson as soon as possible. The date set for the ball is Friday…

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Successful First Ball of Season

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 March 1948 · page 4

Over five hundred people danced beneath a canopy of green and white streamers at the St. Patrick's Ball in the town hall on…

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Well Packed Hall for St. Patrick's Night Concert

North West Champion · Monday 22 March 1948 · page 5

Over 500 paid tribute to Ireland's patron saint by attending the concert held in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday night, March…

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Wedding Ball—Howard

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 March 1948 · page 4

The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Florence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard, of Dangar Village, to Mr. Victor Godfrey Ball, son of Mr. and…

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Final Ball Arrangements

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 April 1948 · page 4

At a well-attended meeting of the C.W.A. on Friday afternoon, final arrangements were made for the forthcoming ball…

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An Orchestra Seat for a Jar of Jam

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 April 1948 · page 6

Virginia's Barter Theatre at Abington, which grossed half a million dollars, in 1947, started back in depression days on 10 dollars capital and an…

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Show Ball

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 April 1948 · page 4

The social event of the season—the Narrabri Show Ball, will be held in the Town Hall on Friday night, (April 23.)…

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Annual Police and Ambulance Ball

North West Champion · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 13

Last night, the Memorial Hall was crowded with dancers from near and far, the occasion being the Annual Police and Ambulance Ball. The…

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Over 1,100 at School Concert

North West Champion · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 1

An audience of over 1,100 witnessed a concert in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday night, presented by children of the Moree Public School in…

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Musical Society Sponsors Successful Concert. Appearance of Talented Sydney Artists

North West Champion · Monday 26 April 1948 · page 4

Talented radio and theatre artists from Sydney appeared on stage at the Memorial Hall on Friday night, when the Musical…

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School Children's Concert. Young Artists Charm an Audience of Over 1,100

North West Champion · Monday 26 April 1948 · page 2

Children of the Infants', Primary and Secondary sections of the Public School presented a concert in the Memorial Hall on…

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Moree Police and Ambulance Ball

North West Champion · Thursday 29 April 1948 · page 9

The Memorial Hall, Moree, on Wednesday night, 21st instant, was the scene of unrivalled happiness, when a crowd of over 450 dancers and a…

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Many Debs for Autumn Ball

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 May 1948 · page 4

The C. of E. Autumn Ball to be held in the Town Hall tomorrow night, Friday, has attracted a very large number of debutantes. Those to be…

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Moree Girls Marching Band

North West Champion · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 13

On the afternoon of the 25th April the Penguin Marching Band left Moree in an open truck to put on a display at Guyra the following day…

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Successful Autumn Ball

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 6

Bright colour provided a festive air in the Town Hall for the Church of England ball. Multi-coloured pennants formed a canopy, while masses of…

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Show Ball

North West Champion · Monday 17 May 1948 · page 4

Over 600 dancers attended the Show Ball on Thursday night, the function being an outstanding success. Particulars will appear on Thursday…

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Over 600 Dancers at Show Ball

North West Champion · Thursday 20 May 1948 · page 3

The social highlight of the P. and A. Society's Show held last week was the Ball on Thursday night in the Memorial Hall, when…

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Ball Flashes

North West Champion · Thursday 27 May 1948 · page 6

[?]s amongst the [?] of other sup[?]ters who trav[?]d the roads…

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Wee Waa Vicarage Ball

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 May 1948 · page 6

Good news for the Wee Waa Church of England Ball committee came from Canberra on Tuesday. A special message was received…

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Buffalo Ball

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 June 1948 · page 4

To-morrow night, two dance bands will provide music for the hundreds of dancers expected at the Buffalo Ball. There will be continuous…

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