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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1950

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Tennis Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 16 June 1950 · page 2

The Waterfalls Tennis Club held a successful dance on Saturday night at the Horseshoe Creek Hall. Novelty dances were won by Miss…

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Fancy Dress Ball Planned at Nimbin

Northern Star · Friday 16 June 1950 · page 2

There were 15 members present at the meeting of Nimbin P. and C. Association. This was gratifying as plans were discussed for…

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Catholic Ball At Dunoon

Northern Star · Monday 19 June 1950 · page 3

A very successful ball was held in the Dunoon Hall recently in aid of the Lismore Convent ball, visitors coming from Lismore,…

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Presentation At Risk J.F. Club Dance

Northern Star · Monday 19 June 1950 · page 2

A very enjoyable evening; was spent at The Risk when a dance was held in aid of The Risk Junior Farmers' Club…

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Lynch's Ck. Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 20 June 1950 · page 5

In a report of the Honour Roll unveiling ceremony at Lynch's Creek, the music was stated to have been supplied by Miss Hogan. This should…

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Successful Dance at Billinudgel

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 June 1950 · page 6

A social in aid of Convent funds at Billinudgel was a success. Music for dancing was supplied by the Ritz orchestra. Mr. C. Rice was…

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Nth. Lismore Fancy Dress Ball Was Gay

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 June 1950 · page 6

The Assembly Hall of North Lismore Public School was gay with children in fancy costume of every description for the annual…

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400 AT Ballina R.C. Ball

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 June 1950 · page 2

BALLINA, Tuesday.—Although bad weather militated against the attendance, about 400 people were present at the Convent Ball at the…

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280 Couples at Coraki Ball

Northern Star · Thursday 22 June 1950 · page 2

With 280 couples attending, the Church of England ball at Coraki proved a great success, both, socially and financially…

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"Night in Gaol" Ball at Bonalbo

Northern Star · Thursday 22 June 1950 · page 2

Details of the "Night In Gaol" ball, to be conducted by Bonalbo Church of England in Bonalbo Memorial Hall tomorrow, were…

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Lodge Ball at Wyrallah

Northern Star · Friday 23 June 1950 · page 6

At the annual ball held by Wyrallah Oddfellows' Lodge in Wyrallah Hall interest was created by step and fancy costume…

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Successful Dance At Riley's Hill

Northern Star · Friday 23 June 1950 · page 7

A feature of the old time social in Riley's Hill Memorial Hall was the distance travelled by some of the dancers. In addition to many…

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Church Ball at the Channon

Northern Star · Friday 23 June 1950 · page 7

An enjoyable evening was spent in the Channon Hall, when a ball in aid of the Church of England was held. The hall was…

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Convent Fancy Dress Ball At Ballina

Northern Star · Friday 23 June 1950 · page 7

BALLINA, Thursday.—A large variety of fancy costumed children joined in the parade at Balina Convent iuvenile plain and…

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P. and C. Ball at Wardell

Northern Star · Friday 23 June 1950 · page 2

About 200 people attended Wardell P. and C. Association ball held in the Richmond Hall. Visitors were present from Ballina,…

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Of Interest To Women. Brilliant Presentation Spectacle At Anglican Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 23 June 1950 · page 5

One of the most brilliant spectacles ever seen at Kyogle was the presentation of debutantes at the Anglican Ball on Wednesday night. Court procedure could not have been carried out in finer…

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Boys Band Room

Northern Star · Monday 26 June 1950 · page 5

Lismore Citizens Boys' Band practice shed in Woodlark Street yesterday. • During the critical hours of the Lismore flood, bulletins were broadcast by Radio 2LM from an emergency studio at…

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Big Flood in Pictures

Northern Star · Tuesday 27 June 1950 · page 8

TOP.—Boats are the sole means of conveyance for these Grafton residents. A neighbour has just "rowed in" for a chat at the steps of the house in the foreground. CENTRE.—The gasworks are easily distinguishable, but it will be some time before the water clears completely…

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500 Present, 28 Debs. at Convent Ball

Northern Star · Wednesday 28 June 1950 · page 5

Monsignor Maguire last night received 28 debutantes at the annual Convent ball in the Apollo Hal1…

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Concerted Move For Govt. Aid in Road Works Urged

Northern Star · Wednesday 28 June 1950 · page 6

Lismore City Council should give leadership to other councils in a concerted move for a Government contribution towards the cost of maintaining roads. This was stated by Ald. C…

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