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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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More Than £15 From Hospital Ball at Bilambil

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 27 May 1942 · page 2

A profit of £1526 resulted from a highly successful ball and card party held in Bilambi Hall to assist Tweed District Hospital. The hall was…

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Mediterranean Theatre Axis Planning Big Developments

Tweed Daily · Thursday 28 May 1942 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday: The diplomatic correspondent of "The Times" says that there is a general impression in the Mediterranean region that the Axis is preparing for outstanding military and naval efforts…

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Ambulance Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 7

Kyogle Ambulance funds will benefit as a result of a dance in Kyogle Memorial Institute supper room on Wednesday night…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "Arizona Bound"

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 6

Buck Jones, Tim McCoy and Raymond Batton are the featured players in the western drama, "Arizona Bound," at the Roxy Theatre to-night…

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Band Recital

Northern Star · Saturday 30 May 1942 · page 4

A programme of band music will be given by Lismore Citizens Boys' Band in Spinks Park tomorrow afternoon, commencing at 2.30,…

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War Comforts Dance at Eungella

Tweed Daily · Saturday 30 May 1942 · page 5

A dance in aid of the Eungella War Comforts Fund realised a profit of nearly £4 Mrs. V. Conlon and Miss Griffin were the organisers…

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Mother's Day Tea and Concert at Mullumbimby

Tweed Daily · Saturday 30 May 1942 · page 5

A Mother's Day poultry tea and concert arranged by the Mullwimbimby Methodist Church Ladies' Aid was well attended. Local artists…

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Children's Ball Well Attended

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 4

Over 400 children from the East Lismore School attended the fancy dress ball staged in the Riviera on Saturday afternoon…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "Hot Spot"

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 6

Betty Grable, Victor Mature, William Gorgan and Carol Landis are featured in the melodrama, "Hot Spot," at the Roxy to-night and…

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District News Items Findon Creek Hall Funds Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 7

Residents of Sydney, Wiangaree, Grevillia, Rukenvale, Sawpit Creek, Long Creek and Findon Creek were among the large attendance at a…

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Successful Community Concert

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 2

Organised by Mrs L. G. Ricketts and Mr. Fred Lang. a community concert held in the Capitol Theatre. Coolangatta. on Sunday night realised a…

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Patriotic Concert

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 2

A real musical treat is assured all those who attend the Patriotic Concert in Murwillumbah School of Arts tomorrow night. Proceeds will go…

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Crystal Creek Dance Aids Wda

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 June 1942 · page 5

A successful dance recently was held in Crystal Creek hall on behalf of the local branch of the Women's War Dressings Auxiliary. The organisers…

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Casino Red Cross Ball

Northern Star · Thursday 4 June 1942 · page 6

CASINO, Wednesday—Arrangements have been completed for the Red Cross ball, which will be held in the Civic Hall on…

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Atc Aided by Rotary Club Concert

Tweed Daily · Thursday 4 June 1942 · page 2

A bright concert, organised by Murwillumbah Rotary Club, in aid of the fluids of the Air Training Corps, was enjoyed by a large audience in…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "The Pittsberg Kid"

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 6

The exciting fight picture, "The Pittsberg Kid," will be at the Roxy Theatre to-day. The famous heavyweight boxer, Billy Conn, is starred…

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Comforts Fund Dance at Evans Head Nets £40

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 5

A most successful Comforts Fund dance was held in Rosolen's Hall dancers coming from all parts. Music supplied by the Air Force orchestra…

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Local and General Tyalgum Diggers' Ball

Tweed Daily · Saturday 6 June 1942 · page 2

Monday, June 15, has been fixed as the date for the Diggers' Ball at Tyalgum. Bill Hughes's Merrymakers Orchestra has been engaged and a…

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AMUSEMENTS "Kipps" at Regent Theatre

Tweed Daily · Monday 8 June 1942 · page 4

Starring Michael Redgrave and Diana Wynyard, "Kipps" will have its final screening at the Regent Theatre tonight. Based on the H. G. Wells's…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "Ride 'Em Cowboy"

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 9 June 1942 · page 6

At the Roxy Theatre to-night Abbott and Costello, the well known comedians, will present their latest attraction, "Ride 'Em Cowboy." The…

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