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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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Attractive School's Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 3 May 1949 · page 7

A large number attended the fancy dress ball of the primary and infants' sections of the Kyogle Central School on Thursday…

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Dance for Two Organisations

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 3 May 1949 · page 3

A very successful social was held in the Cedar Point hall on Friday week in aid of the White Gate Progress Association and Fair View…

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District News Successful Dance at Green Pigeon

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 3 May 1949 · page 8

The Green Pigeon Parents and Citizens' Association held a successful dance in the Horseshoe Creek-Green Pigeon hall on Saturday night,…

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Lynch's Greek Tennis Club Dance

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 May 1949 · page 2

An enjoyable dance was held in aid of the Lynch's Creek Tennis Club. The hall was decorated with coloured streamers. Music was…

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Fairies, Mice, Monkeys at School Dance

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 May 1949 · page 4

Hundreds of little people stepped out of the pages of fairy books, comic strips and animal books at the Riviera Cabaret on Monday…

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Big Attendance At School Fancy Ball

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 May 1949 · page 4

HUNDREDS of children danced in fancy dress at East Lismore Children's Ball on Monday night. Top: A section of the competitors listening eagerly as the judges announce winners. Centre left: Gilbert Walker and Peter Board…

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ROUNDABOUT. by Freda Cochrane 50 Debutantes For C. of E. Ball

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 May 1949 · page 2

About 50 girls will make their debut at the Church of England Ball on May 24. The Bishop of Grafton (Rt. Rev. Storrs) has consented to receive them, It is not yet known whether Mrs…

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Diggers' Ball at Byron Bay

Northern Star · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 2

Sixteen debutantes were presented to Mr. S. T. Stephens, M.L.A., and Mrs. Stephens at the Byron Bay Diggers' Ball. The Literary Institute…

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Boatharbour C. of E. Annual Ball

Northern Star · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 2

Despite a wet night there was a fair attendance at the Boatharbour Church of England annual ball in Bexhill Hall…

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C.w.a. Younger Set Birthday Ball

Northern Star · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 2

To celebrate the first anniversary of Goonellabah C.W.A.Y.S., a successful ball was held in a hall gaily decorated with flowers by the…

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Scout Dance and Euchre

Northern Star · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 8

There was a good attendance at the monthly social and euchre organised by the committee of the first Goonellabah Scout troop…

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Ettrick Younger Set Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 8

A large crowd attended the Younger Set ball at Ettrick hall. The stage, and hall were gaily decorated with trees and coloured…

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Juvenile Ball at Bonelbo

Northern Star · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 6

A successful Juvenile Ball was conducted by Bonalbo P. and C. in Bonalbo Memorial Hall, where approximately 100 children attended…

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Successful Ambulance Dance At Afterlee

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 8

On Saturday night a very enjoyable and successful benefit dance was held in the Afterlee hall in aid of the funds of the Kyogle District…

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Ballina P. & C. Juvenile Ball

Northern Star · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 6

BALLINA, Thursday. — Judges had difficulty in choosing: successful competitors from 155 fancy dressed children at Ballina Primary…

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£30 Profit at the Risk Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 8

Nearly £30 was taken at The Risk hall on Saturday night, when a ball was held in aid of Red Cross funds. The hall was beautifully decorated…

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Camera Shots at St. Carthage's Fancy Dress Ball St. Carthage's Fancy Dress Ball Was Gay

Northern Star · Saturday 7 May 1949 · page 4

St. Carthage's School Hall presented a gay scene when a children's fancy dress ball was held. Funds are for the convent ball in June and…

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Band Box Revue

Northern Star · Monday 9 May 1949 · page 3

A man whose voice is well known to the radio-listening public, will appear in person in Lismore to-night heading an all star cast in Variety…

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Red Cross Ball at the Risk

Northern Star · Monday 9 May 1949 · page 2

About £29 was taken at The Risk Hall when a ball in aid of Red Cross funds was held. The hall was decorated in green and red…

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Salvation Army Band Appreciated

Northern Star · Tuesday 10 May 1949 · page 8

The visit of the Salvation Army Ipswich Band was appreciated by residents of Lismore, also the opportunity of meeting and hearing…

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