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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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Colourful Scene at Lodge Ball

Northern Star · Friday 22 July 1949 · page 4

In the colourful regalia of their offices, members of district M.U.I. O.O.F. lodges presented an impressive scene as they formed into eights…

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Of Interest To Women. Bright Atmosphere At Kyogle Air Force Cabaret Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 22 July 1949 · page 5

BRIGHT ATMOSPHERE highlighted the cabaret ball staged by the Kyogle branch of the A.F.C. and A.A.F. Association, in the Memorial Institute on Tuesday night…

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Tintenbar R.C. Ball

Northern Star · Saturday 23 July 1949 · page 2

Over 300 attended the Tintenbar Catholic Ball, which was an outstanding success. Visitors attended from all parts of the district…

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City Pipe Band Ladies' Auxiliary

Northern Star · Monday 25 July 1949 · page 4

At the annual meeting of Lismore City Pine Band Ladies Auxiliary Mrs. W. McLeod was re-elected president, and Mesdames A. E…

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Springtime Ball At Goonellabah

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 July 1949 · page 8

One of the most successful functions of the year was the Church of England Springtime ball held at Goonellagah. Most surrounding…

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McLEAN'S Ridges Hall Ball

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 July 1949 · page 8

Visitors were present from Lismore and surrounding districts at McLean's Ridges' Hall Ball. The stage was decorated with poppies,…

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Wyrallah Lodge Ball at

Northern Star · Thursday 28 July 1949 · page 6

The annual ball of the Wyrallah No. 778 branch of the M.U.I.O.O.F was held in Wyrallah Hall. Music was supplied by the Rix Orchestra…

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Joan Hammond Returning for Concert Tour

Northern Star · Thursday 28 July 1949 · page 5

NEW YORK, Wednesday (AAP). —The Australian soprano, Joan Hammond, arrived in New York [?] air from London yesterday on her…

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Salvation Army Concert Postponed

Northern Star · Thursday 28 July 1949 · page 4

CASINO, Wednesday.—The band and variety concert sponsored by the Salvation Army, which was to have been held this month, will now…

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Goolmangar Catholic Ball at

Northern Star · Friday 29 July 1949 · page 6

The Goolmangar Catholic ball was successful. Credit is due to the young secretaries. Miss Grace Boyle and Messrs. S. McNamara…

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Kyogle Band To Make Re-Appearance On

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 29 July 1949 · page 1

Alter a period of quiet re-organisation and diligent practice, Kyogle Brass Band will make its first public appearance for some time at the big football match on Sunday. Following the war years, when…

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Apex Ball Financial and Social Success

Northern Star · Saturday 30 July 1949 · page 5

Nearly 500 attended the Apex ball at the Riviera last night. As at the bankers' ball, very few chose to sit out, and the floor was…

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Alstonville Agricultural Society Ball

Northern Star · Monday 1 August 1949 · page 2

The highlight of the Alstonville Agricultural Society's ball was the judging of the belle of the ball competition…

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Kyogle Band Gives Pleasing Performance

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 2 August 1949 · page 1

Making its first public appearance since being re-organised, Kyogle Band gave a pleasing performance at the showground on Sunday…

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Red Cross Ball at Wardell

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 August 1949 · page 2

Over 200 people attended the annual Red Cross Ball in the Richmond Hall, Wardell. Visitors were present from all surrounding…

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Ball Funds for School Benefit

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 August 1949 · page 4

Proceeds from the Old Students' fancy dress ball tonight will be devoted to filling in low lying land near the school assembly hall. It…

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P. and C. Ball At Bexhill

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 August 1949 · page 2

A large crowd attended the Bexhill Hall on the occasion of the annual P. and C. Ball. Visitors were present from…

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Old Time Ball at the Channon

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 August 1949 · page 6

A successful old time ball in aid of P. and C. Association funds was held in The Channon Hall. The hall was decorated with streamers…

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C. of E. Ball at Broadwater

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 August 1949 · page 2

One of the most successful balls at Broadwater was in aid of the Church of England and was held in Albert Hall. About 300 people…

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Church of England Ball at The Channon

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 August 1949 · page 6

A successful ball was held in The Channon Hall in aid of Church of England funds. Visitors were present from all…

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