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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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Fire in Theatre Operating Room

Northern Star · Monday 13 June 1949 · page 4

A fire in the operating room at the Oberon Theatre, Alstonville, on Saturday night caused the abandonment of the show…

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Police Hunt Remnants of Chinese Band

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 June 1949 · page 5

HONG KONG, Monday (AAP-Reuter).—Hong Kong police were today conducting a large-scale land and sea hunt of the Lantau Island…

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500 at Ballina C. of E. Ball

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 June 1949 · page 7

Over 500 attended the Ballina Church of England Ball. The stage of the hall had been transformed by Mrs. Gil[?]es and helpers…

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Kyogle Starved for Ball. Down 18-7 to Lismore

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 14 June 1949 · page 5

Starved for possession of the ball, Kyogle was beaten by Lismore by 18 points to seven, in its first Anthony Shield competition game of the season, on Sunday…

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Of Interest To Women Miss Pat Munn Selected As Belle of the Legion Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 14 June 1949 · page 3

A vivacious brunette, Miss Pat Munn, was selected Belle of the Ball at the annual Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women's Ball held in Kyogle Memorial Institute Hall on Thursday night. There were 21 finalists. The judges were: Mr. P. Heads (relieving Manager of the…

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Terania Creek Red Cross Ball

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 3

A large crowd attended the Terania Red Cross non-stop bail held in The Channon hall. Excellent music was supplied by two…

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Snow-time Ball at Rous Mill

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 2

A "Snow-Time" ball, which was a great success, both socially and financially, was held in the Temperance Hall, Rous Mill, in aid of the local…

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Bangalow Ball Postponed

Northern Star · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Bangalow branch of the Red Cross, it was unanimously agreed to postpone their annual ball from June…

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Lodge Ball at Tullera

Northern Star · Saturday 18 June 1949 · page 2

The hall was decorated for the Pride of the Hills Lodge ball at Tullera by lodge members. Music was supplied by the Rix Orchestra…

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Lovely Gowns at Air Force Assn. Ball

Northern Star · Saturday 18 June 1949 · page 5

Many lovely gowns were worn at the Air Force Association ball last night. They made a picturesque scene, against the setting of…

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15 Debs, at Coraki Church Of Eng. Ball

Northern Star · Saturday 18 June 1949 · page 2

CORAKI, Friday.—The Mayor of Casino (Ald. R. W. Manyweathers) and Mrs. Manyweathers received 15 debutantes at the…

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Hall Ball at Rosebank

Northern Star · Monday 20 June 1949 · page 2

The Rosebank Hall ball was held with visitors present from local centres, Lismore and Tregeagle. The hall was decorated with…

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Cricket Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 21 June 1949 · page 9

The Lynch's Creek cricket dance which was held on Thursday night was a great success in spite of the wet weather…

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Belle of the Legion Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 21 June 1949 · page 1

MISS PAT MUNN, who won the title of Belle of the Ball at the 1949 Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women's Ball. Miss Munn was…

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Juvenile Ball at Upper Main Arm

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 June 1949 · page 2

MULLUMBIMBY, Monday.—The juvenile fancy dress ball organised by members of Upper Main Arm Parents and Citizens' Association…

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Buffalo Ball at Byron Bay

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 June 1949 · page 8

The second annual ball given by the Buffalo Lodge of Byron. Bay proved a social and financial success. Profits go to the district…

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Cricket Club Dance At Lynch's Creek

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 June 1949 · page 8

An enjoyable dance was held in Lynch's Creek Hall in aid of the local cricket club. Music for dancing was provided by Mrs. H. Green…

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Nimbin G.f.s. Ball a Success

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 June 1949 · page 8

The annual ball of St. Mark's, Nimbin, G.F.S. was the most successful the society has held. Features of the ball were the balloon…

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Tregeagle P. and C. Ball

Northern Star · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 2

The Tregeagle P. and C. Association's annual ball, held in the Tregeagle Hall, was largely attended. The hall was tastefully…

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Red Cross Ball at Clunes

Northern Star · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 2

The Red Cross Ball organised by the Clunes Red Cross Younger Set at Clunes Coronation Hall was a success both socially and financially…

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