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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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Servicemen Guests At K.G.P.C. Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 7

Over 40 members of the fighting forces, including a number of A.I.F. men who returned recently on leave after service overseas…

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Floral Festival Folk Dance and Battle of Flowers Tonight

Northern Star · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 4

A floral folk dance arranged by Mrs M Dent, followed by a "Battle of Flowers" will mark the close of the Floral Festival…

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News Items From District Centres Horseshoe Creek Wool Fund Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 3

There was a large attendance at a dance in Horseshoe Creek Hall for the Horseshoe Creek Ladies' Wool Fund. Music was played by Miss H…

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Strikers Dance

Tweed Daily · Saturday 2 May 1942 · page 3

IPSWICH, Friday: The strike at the woollen mills was passed today in dancing and community singing at the Trades Hall. The AWU leaders…

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War Comforts Dance at Eungella

Tweed Daily · Saturday 2 May 1942 · page 5

On Saturday night, April 25, Mesdames E. C. Rogers and J. R. Crosthwaite at Elungella Hall organised a dance and euchre tournament which…

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Raaf Ball Nets Over £130

Northern Star · Saturday 2 May 1942 · page 5

CASINO, Friday.—Aver 700 dancers thronged the Civic Hall last night for the RAAF ball, with the result that the door takings…

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Golf Four Ball Game Lismore Competition

Northern Star · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 3

The competition at Lismore on Saturday was a four ball best ball versus par for a trophy donated by Mr Keith Thompson, of Armidale…

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Wiangaree Dance Made £20 for Comforts Fund

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 7

Well supported by district residents, a dance in Wiangaree Hall on Saturday night raised £20 for the Comforts Fund. Music was played voluntarily…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "Mary Names the Day"

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 6

The comedy drama, "Mary Names the Day," will be presented to-night and to-morrow night. The story is a functalty experience in the life of…

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Presentations Made to Soldier at Tyalgum Dance

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 5

Tynlgum Younger Set recently held a successful dance in aid of the local War Comforts Fund. Music for dancing was played…

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Sunday Amusement Films Or Theatre For Armed Forces

Northern Star · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.— Plans for Sunday entertainment for members of the fighting forces were announced today by the Chief Secretary (Mr Baddeley)…

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GP League Dance

Northern Star · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 8

Two members of the Lismore Girls' Patriotic League dressed in Russian costume, welcomed patrons at the "Night in Russia" dance held…

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200 Children in Fancy Dress at School Ball

Tweed Daily · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 2

Two hundred children in gay fancy costumes and a large number of parents attended the annual Murwillumbah Primary…

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Boys' Band Recitals

Northern Star · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 4

The residents of Lismore have shown been enthusiasm in the visits of the Boys' Band to their centres. During the last two months, areas visited include…

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Soldiers Welcomed at Ambulance Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 7

Sgt. T. Provians and Privates S. West, K. O'Neill, J. Chaseling and T. Lamond, who recently returned from overseas service with the A.I.F., were…

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£33 Profit on K.g.p.c. Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 3

A profit of £33164 was made on a recent dance at which a number of A.I.F. men were guests of the club, the treasurer. Miss…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "Doctors Don't Tell"

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 7

John Beale, Florence Rice and Edward Norris are the principal players in "Doctors Don't Tell," at the Roxy Theatre to-night. The plot deals with…

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Comforts Fund Concert

Tweed Daily · Saturday 9 May 1942 · page 2

Radio listeners will be provided with special entertainment by Station 2MW tonight when a programme to inaugurate the Australian Comforts Fund…

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Bilambil Holds Red Cross Ball

Tweed Daily · Monday 11 May 1942 · page 4

A Red Cross ball and card party was held in the Bilambil Hall recently. Mr Les McAllister was MC and Mrs. Colliers' dance band supplied the…

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GOLF 8 Up Best Card Lismore Four Ball

Northern Star · Monday 11 May 1942 · page 6

The competition at Lismore on Saturday was a four ball best ball versus par handicap over 18 holes for a trophy donated by Mr J H…

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