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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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Of Interest To Women. Ball Was Gay Re-union For Diggers Of Two Wars

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 2 August 1949 · page 3

GAY RE-UNION was enjoyed by many veterans of both World Wars at the annual ball of the Kyogle branch of the R.S.S. and A.I.L.A., last Thursday night. Taking place in Kyogle Memorial Institute, the ball was…

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Fancy Dress Ball a Riot of Colour

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 August 1949 · page 5

With its riot of colour and boisterous fun, last night's Old Students' fancy dress ball must go down as among the gayest in the…

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Roundabout Fun with Picnic Supper at Fancy Dress Ball

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 August 1949 · page 2

On admission to the Old Students' Annual Fancy Dress Ball at the Riviera last night, dancers were presented with coloured tickets to enable them to indicate a preference time for supper…

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Concert For Spring Fair

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 August 1949 · page 2

A successful concert was held at the Richmond Hall on Friday night. Funds are for the forthcoming Spring Fair of Lismore Methodist…

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Empire Vale Red Cross Ball

Northern Star · Thursday 4 August 1949 · page 2

Empire Vale Hall, decorated with palms and wall vases of marigolds and with multi-coloured flags forming a ceiling, attracted a large…

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Colourful Costumes at O. S. Ball

Northern Star · Thursday 4 August 1949 · page 2

Colour and originality were features of the grand variety of costumes at the Old Students' fancy dress ball, at the Riviera, on Tuesday night. Photo shows a cross section, including, from the top, gypsies, waiters, a Casino group, swa[?]men, a snake charmer, an Eastern couple and nigger minstrels. — Speedflash by Normaree…

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Bangalow Hockey Club Ball

Northern Star · Saturday 6 August 1949 · page 6

There was a large attendance of dancers at the Bangalow Hockey Club's annual ball held in the Regal Theatre. The ball was a social and…

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Hall Ball at Repentance Ck

Northern Star · Monday 8 August 1949 · page 2

Repentance Creek Hall was decorated with coloured streamers and wall vases of marigolds for the ball organised by the Hall Committee…

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Rifle Club Dance at Lynch's Creek

Northern Star · Monday 8 August 1949 · page 2

An enjoyable dance was held in aid of Lynch's Creek Rifle Club. Music was supplied by Mrs. H. Green and Miss R. Aboody. Mr. D…

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'Spooks' Ball at Bonalbo Realises £58

Northern Star · Monday 8 August 1949 · page 2

A successful "Spooks" Ball was conducted by members of the Bonalbo C. of E. Women's Guild, in the Memorial Hall, Bonalbo…

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Guide's Concert At Byron Bay

Northern Star · Tuesday 9 August 1949 · page 6

There was a large audience at the Byron Bay Guides' Local, Association concert to raise funds for equipment for the company. The…

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Ball Decorations Feature College Colours

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 August 1949 · page 5

Red, gold and green was the colour note of the decorations at Woodlawn Old Boys' annual ball at the Riviera last night…

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ROUNDABOUT Gaiety and Happiness Keynoted Woodlawn Old Boys' Ball

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 August 1949 · page 2

An atmosphere of gaiety and happiness prevailed at the Riviera last night when Woodlawn Old Boys held their annual ball. Very late arrivals, so common…

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Sunday Concert at Byron Bay

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 August 1949 · page 8

Additional seating accommodation was again necessary when the second Sunday afternoon concert was held at Byron Bay. Music…

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Successful Dance at Riley's Hill

Northern Star · Thursday 11 August 1949 · page 2

The popularity of Riley's Hill Memorial Hall for dancing was again evident when a large crowd attended the spring dance…

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Buffalo Ball at Ballina Great Success

Northern Star · Thursday 11 August 1949 · page 3

BALLINA, Wednesday.—As in past years Ballina Buffalo Ball, which for a number of years has become an annual function in aid of Ballina…

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Band To Play At Hospital

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 12 August 1949 · page 1

Kyogle Citizen's Brass Band will give a recital in the Memorial Hospital grounds on Sunday afternoon. The object of the recital is to…

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The Risk Red Cross Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 12 August 1949 · page 2

A dance held recently at The Risk hall in aid of Red Cross funds proved a big success. a large crowd attended…

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Ettrick Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 16 August 1949 · page 4

A successful dance in aid of the Ettrick Younger Set, was held in the Ettrick Hall on Saturday night last. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by…

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During Stole Wallet Dance Fight

Northern Star · Tuesday 16 August 1949 · page 4

When a fight broke out at a Lismore dance on the night of August 13 one of the participants threw his coat to a youth to hold…

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