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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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Pipes Skirl For Debs. at Highland Ball

Northern Star · Tuesday 31 May 1949 · page 5

Soon after 9 o'clock last night, to the skirl of the bagpipes and the roll of drums, the presentation of debutantes commenced at the…

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Debs. At Highland Ball

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 June 1949 · page 2

Debutantes at the Highland Ball on Monday night, with the Matron of Honour (Mrs. W. I. Nicholson), Piper L. Hoult, and Drum Major Bruce Douglas, of the Sydney Pipe Band.—Riley Studios…

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Woodburn C.W.A. Ball Should Be Success

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 June 1949 · page 3

Arrangements are well in hand for Woodburn's first annual "Blue and Gold" Ball at Evans Head on Monday. Decorations will be…

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Popular Concert Given by Eastern command Band

Northern Star · Thursday 2 June 1949 · page 4

In spite of the inclement weather, the Federalette Hall was crowded last night for a recital given by the Band of the Eastern…

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Mullumbimby Masonic Ball

Northern Star · Thursday 2 June 1949 · page 2

MULLUMBIMBY, Wednesday.—A spirit of quiet decorum, in keeping with the best traditions of the Lodge, marked the annual Masonic…

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Red Cross Ball at Pearce's Creek

Northern Star · Thursday 2 June 1949 · page 2

Pearce's Creek Hall was crowded for the Red Cross Ball organised by members to raise funds for the special "Day" appeal. The hall…

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C. of E. Old Time Ball at Tintenbar

Northern Star · Thursday 2 June 1949 · page 2

Tintenbar Hall was gaily decorated with coloured streamers for the old time ball held recently. There was a good attendance…

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Masonic Ball at Riviera

Northern Star · Saturday 4 June 1949 · page 5

Although 300 was stipulated as the maximum number for the sale of tickets for the Masonic Ball at the Riviera last night, it is possible…

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Blue & Gold Ball at Byron Bay

Northern Star · Saturday 4 June 1949 · page 2

One of the most successful balls of the season was the Blue and Gold Ball held by the Byron Bay branch of the Country Women's…

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500 Attend Baliina Ball

Northern Star · Monday 6 June 1949 · page 2

BALLINA, Sunday. — Ballina Masonic Hall was decorated with asparagus fern, peach [?]ossoms and palms for the annual Convent…

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wyrallah Ball a Success

Northern Star · Monday 6 June 1949 · page 2

Over 300 people attended a ball held in Wyrahah Hall in aid of hall funds. Eight debutantes were presented to Rev. Hasten and Mrs…

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Mock Deb's Ball at Jiggi

Northern Star · Monday 6 June 1949 · page 2

Jiggi Red Cross held a successful Mock Debs. Ball. one of the [?]argest crowds seen for some time was present, with visitors from various…

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'Find the Ball' Competitions Prohibited

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 June 1949 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday.—Two metropolitan newspapers, "Sunday Sun" and "Sunday Telegraph" have been prohibited from running what are…

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RAAF Assn. Plan Cabaret Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 7 June 1949 · page 6

The Kyogle Branch of the A.F.C. and R.A.A.F. Association at its meeting on Wednesday night decided to hold a cabaret ball on July 19…

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Of Interest Women Picturesque Presentation of 22 Ideas. at Church of England Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 7 June 1949 · page 3

In spite of unfavourable weather conditions, about 800 people crowded the Kyogle Memorial Institute on Thursday night for the annual Church of England Spectators thronged the gallery to witness the picturesque…

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Mock Deb. Ball Nimbin P. and C.

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 June 1949 · page 6

Highlight of Nimbin P. and C. Ball was the presentation of male "debs" to the headmaster of the Central School, Mr. L. Craft, and…

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800 See 22 Debutantes at Convent Ball

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 June 1949 · page 5

Twenty-two debutantes, all looking most charming and unsophisticated in their bouffant white frocks, made their debet at the…

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Scout Dance at Goonellabah

Northern Star · Thursday 9 June 1949 · page 7

The monthly dance organised by the 1st Goonellabah scout committee was well attended, considering the numerous other counter…

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C.w.a. Ball at Woodburn

Northern Star · Friday 10 June 1949 · page 2

Woodburn C.W.A. held a successful first annual Blue and Gold Ball at Evans Head. A large crowd attended. Gollan's Hall was…

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Bangalow Variety Show Concert

Northern Star · Saturday 11 June 1949 · page 5

Nearly 400 people crowded the i Regal Theatre, Bangalow, when a Variety Show concert was held in aid of the Methodist Sunday School…

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