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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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Younger Set Dance At Goonellabah

Northern Star · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 2

A large crowd attended the C.W.A. Younger Set dance in Goonellabah Hall. A statue dance was won by Miss…

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Bonalbo Move to Conduct Dance Competitions

Northern Star · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 7

A meeting of Bonalbo Hall Committee decided to contact adjoining centres, asking their cooperation in conducting heats of a…

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Plans in Hand For Diggers Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of the R.S.L. Women's Auxiliary, it was decided to hold a special meeting on Friday, July 1, at 7.30 p.m., to make arrangements for the forthcoming annual Diggers' Ball to be held on July 28…

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Power Shortage No Bar To Convent Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 2

Restriction on the use of electricity for halls made necessary the provision of emergency lighting for the annual Convent ball on Wednesday…

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Lismore Amateur Theatre Comedy Play Race Week

Northern Star · Saturday 25 June 1949 · page 5

The president of the Lismore Amateur Theatre (Mr. C. T. Riley) has announced that a sparkling comedy will be presented by the…

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Fractured Foot on Tennis Ball

Northern Star · Monday 27 June 1949 · page 4

CASINO, Sunday.—An 18-yearold girl who trod on a ball whilst playing tennis today suffered a fracture of the left foot…

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Of Interest To Women. 600 Dance and Gallery Full At Annual Convent Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 28 June 1949 · page 3

The lovely frocking of the feminine dancers provided a colourful setting for the presentation of six attractive debutantes at the annual Convent Ball in Kyogle Memorial Institute on Wednesday night. Despite improvised lighting and a bitterly cold night, the ball…

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P.a.f.s. Ball at the Channon

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 June 1949 · page 2

A large crowd attended the annual P.A.F.S. Ball held in The Channon Hall. Music was supplied by Avery's Band and an extra by…

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Church of England Variety Concert

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 June 1949 · page 2

A variety concert in aid of Church of England funds will be held in the Federalette to-night at 8 o'clock. Auxiliary lighting has…

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Wardell Convent Ball

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 June 1949 · page 2

Over 400 people attended Wardell Convent Ball held in the Richmond Hall, Wardell. visitors attended from Ballina, Lismore,…

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Convent Ball at Byron Bay

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 June 1949 · page 2

One of the most successful balls of the season was the annual Convent Ba[?]l at Byron Bay. Guests were met on arrival by the…

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Dim Lighting But Gaiety at Diggers' Ball

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 June 1949 · page 5

Somewhat dim lighting from on auxiliary plant failed to dampen the spirits of those who attended the R.S.L. Ball last night…

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Manchester Unity Dance

Northern Star · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 7

There was a fair attendance at the Manchester Unity social held in Goonellabah Hall. Music was supplied by Rix's swing band. Mr…

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Leg Broken in Fall at Dance

Northern Star · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 4

CORAKI, Wednesday.—A Coraki youth, Thomas Mellare, sustained a fractured right leg when be accidentally slipped and fell while dancing…

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C.W.A. Ball at Bonalbo

Northern Star · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 2

A large crowd attended Bonalbo Memorial Hall for the presentation of the 13 debutantes at the C.W.A. Ball. The hall was decorated with…

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On with the Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 1

As this issue went to press last night, the annual Kyogle C.W.A. Ball, in the Memorial Hall, was in full swing…

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Debs. at Dunoon C. of E. Ball

Northern Star · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 2

Photo by Helen French, Lismore. Fifteen debutantes were presented to the Bishop of Grafton (Rt. Rev. C. E. Storrs) at Dunoon Church of England Ball. They were (left to right): Standing, Betty Webb, Joyce Leadbeatter, Joan Porter, Glenna Braid, Lola Millard, Kath Leeson, Rita Jamison, Ailsa…

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C. of E. Ball at Goolmangar

Northern Star · Saturday 2 July 1949 · page 6

St. Matthew's Women's Guild, Goolmangar, held a successful annual ball. They broke all previous parish ball records to raise £149…

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Debutantes' Ball At Dunoon

Northern Star · Tuesday 5 July 1949 · page 2

Dunoon Hall was crowded when 15 debutantes were presented to the Bishop of Grafton (Rt. Rev. C. E. Storrs) and Mrs. C. Cornelius…

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C.w.a.ball at Broadwater

Northern Star · Tuesday 5 July 1949 · page 2

A large gathering assembled at Albert Hall, Broadwater, for the Broadwater branch of the Country Women's Association's annual ball…

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