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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1950

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Successful Benefit Dance

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 January 1950 · page 10

A benefit dance held in the Narrabri West hall, and organised by Mrs. R. McBride, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. J. Frazier, Mr. R. Duncan and…

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St. Patrick's Catholic Ball

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 February 1950 · page 4

At a very large meeting held recently to make arrangements for the annual St. Patrick's Ball, it was decided to hold the event which marks…

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St. Patrick's Day Ball

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 March 1950 · page 4

This year it seemed practical to the committee concerned to hold the ball on its own proper day, and therefore it was held on March 17…

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Band News

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 1

The Band held a very successful social at Eulah Creek recently, when everybody who attended had a very enjoyable time. Messrs E. Smith, A…

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Journalists' Ball

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 April 1950 · page 1

Country visitors to Sydney are cordially invited to attend the Journalists' Ball at the Trocadero on Easter Thursday, April 6. Tickets are…

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Far West Concert

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 April 1950 · page 1

Leading Sydney radio and concert artists will present a first-class programme in Narrabri Town Hall next Saturday night, April 15…

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Band Ball

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 1

Next Friday night the Municipal Band will hold its first ball. It has been the committee's intention to make it an annual event. The…

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State Governor to Attend Diggers Ball

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 1

Some time ago the Narrabri Sub-branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. requested the Narrabri Municipal Council to extend an official…

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Popular Concert

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 1

The Far West Children's Health Scheme funds should benefit considerably as the result of the very enjoyable concert on Saturday night,…

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Band News

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 May 1950 · page 4

Last month has been a very busy one for the band. First the Band Ball, in the Town Hall, and despite the lack of attendance those present…

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C. of E. Ball

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 June 1950 · page 5

The presentation of fifteen debutantes made a pleasant and attractive diversion at the Church of England Ball…

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Hospital Ball

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 June 1950 · page 4

The popularity of the annual Hospital Ball was well demonstrated last Friday night. Organisers were well pleased with the results of their…

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Maules Creek C.W.A. Ball

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 June 1950 · page 4

Under rain threatening conditions all day Friday June 16, with rain commencing to fall at night, members of the Maules Creek Branch of…

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Atomic Golf Ball

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 July 1950 · page 10

Australian golfers, especially the less skillful ones, should welcome news from the United States of a new application of atomic energy…

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Weird Snake Dance Climaxes Hopi Tribal Rainmaking Rites

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 August 1950 · page 4

Late in August, in the Hopi villages north of Winslow, Arizona. U.S.A., Indians of the tribe will clutch in their hands and to their breasts…

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Movie Ball Popular

The North Western Courier · Monday 28 August 1950 · page 1

More than 800 dancers enjoyed an entertaining night at the Movie Ball, held in the Strand Theatre last Friday night…

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Movie Ball Attracts Large Crowd

The North Western Courier · Thursday 31 August 1950 · page 1

It is some years since a ball in Narrabri attracted such attention and enthusiasm as did the Movie Ball in the Strand Theatre last week, when…

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State Governor to Attend Ball

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 September 1950 · page 2

A revised itinerary covering the State Governor's visit to the north west, will now permit him to attend the annual Diggers' Ball…

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Vice-Regal Ball

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 October 1950 · page 2

His Excellency, Lieut.-General Sir John Northcott will attend the annual Diggers' Ball on Friday, 3rd. November. The Hon. Secretary states…

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C.w.a. Younger Set Ball

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 October 1950 · page 4

Despite unfavourable weather over 200 dancers attended the Younger Set ball, in the Town Hall last Friday night…

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