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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

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Piggabeen Dance

Tweed Daily · Saturday 13 May 1944 · page 2

A dance held at Piggabeen recently in aid of Piggabeen Welfare Association was attended by a large crowd. Music was supplied by…

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Boy's Band to Visit Grafton

Northern Star · Saturday 13 May 1944 · page 4

Having accepted the invitation of the "Commando" branch of the Grafton R.S.L. (Youth Organisation) to take part in its "Youth…

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Euchre and Dance Aids Tumbulgum Red Cross

Tweed Daily · Saturday 13 May 1944 · page 4

A euchre tournament and dance, in aid of Tumbulgum branch of the Bed Cross, held in Tumbulgum hall last Saturday night, was well…

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V.d.c. Dance at Rock Valley

Northern Star · Saturday 13 May 1944 · page 2

There was a large gathering at a V.D.C. dance in the Rock Valley Hall. Music was supplied by Strong's Orchestra, with extras by…

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Hospital Ball Something About the Orchestra

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 1

The fact that an orchestral combination is coming all the way from Grafton to provide music for the Hospital Ball to be held in the…

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Fire Ball Hits Dee Why House

Northern Star · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—During the height of a severe electric storm late last night it is believed that a fire ball tore a huge hole in the…

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; Juvenile Fancy Dress I Ball at Baluna

Northern Star · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 7

BALLINA, Monday.-The children's fancy dress ball, organised by the R.S.L. Women's Auxiliary and held in the Masonic Hall, was…

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The Risk Red Cross to Hold Madhatters' Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 4

The monthly meeting of The Risk branch of the Red Cross Society was held last week, when those present were: Misses E. Ford (president), M…

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U.s. Bid to Buy Ball Bearings Made in Sweden

Northern Star · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Monday (AAP). In a move to cut all shipments to Germany, Stanton Griffiths, Foreign Economic Administration…

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Uki Diggers' Ball

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 17 May 1944 · page 2

Uki sub-branch of the RSSAILA will hold its annual ball tonight. I As in past years, this ball will be the outstanding social event of the…

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Big Profit From Anzac Ball

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 17 May 1944 · page 2

Profit from the 1944 Anzac Ball at Murwillumbah was £122, the treasurer (Mr W. H. Flowers) stated in his report to the May…

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General Local and Convent Ball

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 17 May 1944 · page 2

The Convent Ball at Murwillumbah will be held on May 24. It is announced that 24 debutantes will be presented to his Lordship The…

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Tumbulgum Dance

Tweed Daily · Thursday 18 May 1944 · page 2

There was a large crowd of dancers and euchre players at a social at Tumbulgum on Saturday night. Dance music was played by…

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Billinudgel R.c. Ball

Northern Star · Thursday 18 May 1944 · page 7

The annual Roman Catholic Ball at Billinudgel attracted a large attendance. Flowers, greenery and bunting were utilised in the…

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Dunoon V.d.c. Ball

Northern Star · Thursday 18 May 1944 · page 2

Approximately £20 was cleared at a ball held in the Dunoon Public Hall and organised by the Dunoon V.D.C. Dancers were…

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"Modern Woman Prefers Pictures to Children"

Tweed Daily · Thursday 18 May 1944 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wednesday: Figures gathered in preparation for a discussion of Australia's birthrate by the National Health and…

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Kee's Hill Red Cross Ball

Northern Star · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 5

A ball organised by the MeKee's Hill Ked Cross was a success. Visitors were present irom Wyrallah, Tregeagie. Lismore,…

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Plain and Fancy Dress Juvenile Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 3

A Plain and Fancy Dress Juvenile Ball in aid of Kyogle Memorial Hospital is to be held in the Memorial Institute on Friday, May 26…

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Baby Ballet at Next Week's Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 1

Those who fail to attend the Hospital Ball in the Memorial Institute next Thursday night will miss one of the best side-splitting turns ever…

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Successful Dance at Wiangaree

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 23 May 1944 · page 4

Wiangaree Hall was the scene of a very successful social on Saturday night, when proceeds were in aid of Wiangaree Welfare League funds…

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