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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1945

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Piggabeen Dance

Tweed Daily · Monday 5 February 1945 · page 2

An enjoyable dance was held recently in Piggabeen hall in aid of the Soldiers' Welfare Fund. A profit of £9 was made from the…

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Hospital Ball at the Risk

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 8

The hospital ball to be held at The Risk on Friday evening, organised by the bachelors of the district, promises to be highly successful. Music will…

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Dungay Dance

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 2

A dance in aid of Dungay Patriotic Sports Club will be held in Dungay hall on Saturday night next. There will be euchre for…

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Chelmsford Red Cross Dance

Northern Star · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 3

There was a large gathering at Mrs. Hughes' residence for the commencement of the dance and [?]uchre series in aid of Chelmsford…

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Boys' Band Recital

Northern Star · Saturday 10 February 1945 · page 4

Lismore Boys' Band will render a recital at East Lismore on Sunday afternoon. Members are requested to assemble at Wotherspoon's…

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Convalescent Men at Eungella Dance

Tweed Daily · Saturday 10 February 1945 · page 5

A party of convalescent soldiers were guests at a successful dance and euchre to tournament held in Eungella hall recently,…

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Allegedly Awl From European Theatre

Tweed Daily · Monday 12 February 1945 · page 1

NEW YORK, Sunday: The New York Times says: The Army is holding four war-weary privates on Governor's Island,…

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Dance at Uki

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 14 February 1945 · page 2

A dance will be held in Uki hall on Saturday night in aid of the Ambulance. Mrs Deegan's four-piece orchestra will supply…

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Corndale Ball

Northern Star · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 2

A large crowd attended the ball held in Corndale Hall in aid of the Prisoners' of War Fund. GibsonMcNiff Orchestra supplied the…

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Floral Ball at Eltham

Northern Star · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 6

The Eltham Hall was filled to capacity for a Floral Ball in aid of the Parents, and Citizens' Association. Visitors were present…

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Farewell Ati Bonalbo Ball

Northern Star · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 6

A successful ball was held by the Bonalbo Cricket Club, and the R.S.L. Women's Auxiliary in the Memorial Hall. An open air…

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Community Concert Next

Northern Star · Saturday 17 February 1945 · page 4

On Tuesday next, in the Star, Court Theatre between 12 and 2. a community singing and variety entertainment will be held in aid of…

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Eungella Dance

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 20 February 1945 · page 2

A dance and euchre tournament arranged at Eungella by Mr William Taylor and Mrs Les Taylor to raise funds for the RSL…

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Piggabeen Red Cross Dance

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 21 February 1945 · page 5

A large crowd attended the dance held in Piggabeen hall recently in aid of Red Cross funds, which will benefit to the extent of £187…

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Juvenile Ball May Be Held on Two Nights

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 21 February 1945 · page 5

Because the huge crowd which attended Murwillumbah Primary School juvenile ball last year hampered the special dances and…

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Mr. Churchill Hear Band In Athens

Northern Star · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 1

With an official group in Athens, in the course of his visit on the way back from the Big Three conference at Yalta. Mr. Churchill…

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Community Concert Aids British Centre

Tweed Daily · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 2

A community concert held in Murwillumbah School of Arts last night, in aid of the British Centre and Services Appeal, was well…

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Band Welcome for Casino Airman

Northern Star · Saturday 24 February 1945 · page 4

CASINO, Friday.—To be met at his home town today, with his former companions in the Casino Municipal Boys' Band, playing "See the…

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Madhatters' Ball at Caniaba

Northern Star · Saturday 24 February 1945 · page 6

A "Madhatters" ball in aid of the local Patriotic League was held in the Caniaba hall. Mr. K. Cooper was M.C. and dancing was to…

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Local and General Murwillumbah Dance

Tweed Daily · Monday 26 February 1945 · page 2

Convalescent soldiers will be guests at a non-stop dance to be held in Murwillumbah School of Arts on Wednesday night, the…

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