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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1948

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600 People Present at Anzac Ball

Tweed Daily · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 2

Despite unfavorable weather, a crowd of approximately 600 attended the Anzac Ball in Murwillumbah School of Arts last night. Sixteen debutantes were presented. It was the…

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Concert at Wilson's Ck

Tweed Daily · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 5

A high standard was displayed by artists at a concert organised by Wilson's Creek P. and .C. Association in Wilson's…

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Tregeagle P. & C. Ball

Northern Star · Saturday 1 May 1948 · page 2

Tregeagle P. and C. Association conducted a successful ball in 'Tregeagle Hall and as a result, raised approximately £22 for P. and C…

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Coraki Concert For Hospital

Northern Star · Saturday 1 May 1948 · page 2

A variety concert in aid of Campbell Hospital was well attended. Most of the programme was a repeat performance of a recent…

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400 Attend Anzac Ball at T. Heads

Tweed Daily · Monday 3 May 1948 · page 5

Despite the inclement weather, there was an attendance of 400 at the Anzac Ball at Tweed Heads on Friday night. In opening the ball, the President of the Tweed Heads Sub-branch of the RSSAlLA (Mr H. G. Winders)…

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Wardell Church Dance

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 2

A Cinderella dance in aid of Church of England funds was held in the Richmond Hall. The Cinderella dance competition was won by…

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Crystal Ck. Younger Set Ball

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 5

A younger set ball at Crystal Creek recently was attended by a large number of people. Bill Rolls' orchestra provided…

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Of Interest To Women. Appropriate Note Musical Recital at Band Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 7 May 1948 · page 5

An appropriate feature of the Kyogle Citizens' Brass Band Ball on Tuesday night was a short recital by the band prior to the…

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Byron Bay Diggers' Ball

Tweed Daily · Friday 7 May 1948 · page 5

Sixteen debutantes were presented to Mr S. T. Stephens, M.L.A., at the Byron Bay Diggers Ball. The Literary Institute was thronged with dancers, visitors…

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16 Debutantes at Byron Bay Diggers' Ball

Northern Star · Saturday 8 May 1948 · page 5

Sixteen debutantes were presented to Mr. S. T. Stephens, M.L.A., at Byron Bay Diggers' ball. The Literary Institute was thronged with…

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Band Sunday to Open Carnival

Northern Star · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 4

On Sunday, May 23, Lismore War Veterans Home Committee will begin its carnival week with a Band Sunday on the Recreation Ground. Bands from Grafton, Murwillumbah, Maclean, Casino and…

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Boys' Band Social At South Gundurimba

Northern Star · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 2

The committee of the Lismore Citizens, and Boys' Band held a successful dance and euchre in South Gundurimba Hall to help…

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Auxiliary Plans For Nimbin Ball

Northern Star · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 2

The meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of Nimbin Hospital decided to hold the usual monthly meeting on the fourth Thursday…

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Nimbin Guild Plans For Ball

Northern Star · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 2

The monthly meeting of St. Mark's Church of England Women's Guild was held in the Parish Hall, Nimbin. The Rector,…

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Nimbin Women's Guild Finalises Ball Details

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of St. Marks Church of England Women's Guild, final arrangements for the debutantes ball on May 19 were…

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Ball Plans By Byron Bay Red Cross

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 May 1948 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of Byron Bay Red Cross the Secretary reported on arrangements for the combined C.W.A. and Red Cross…

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Dance at The Channon

Northern Star · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 2

A successful hockey dance organised by Miss Heather Funnell was held in The Channon Hall recently. Several novelty dances were held…

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Catholic Ball At Mummulgum

Northern Star · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the annual Catholic Ball in Mummulgum Hall. Music was supplied by Nitelites orchestra, extras being…

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200 Items At Food For Britain Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 14 May 1948 · page 3

The Red Cross Food For Britain dance held recently realised £959, in addition to donations of articles of food. This was announced by the…

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Alstonville Ball Debutantes

Northern Star · Monday 17 May 1948 · page 2

Seven of the debutantes presented at Alstonville G.F.S. Ball to Rev. and Mrs. Smith, of Nimbin. Left to right: Misses Y. Leadbeatter, F. Wittleton, M. Amos, G. Prodger, A. Smith, L. Gough, E. Gough…

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