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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1950

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Goolmangar C. of E. Plans Ball

Northern Star · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 2

At a well attended meeting of parishoners of St. Mathews. Goolmangar, a committee of women was appointed to assist the wardens to…

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Woodenbong Six Debs. Make Charming Picture at B.N.A. BALL

The Kyogle Examiner · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 5

Six debutantes made a charming picture when they were presented at the Woodenbong B.N.A. Ball last Friday night…

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Ballina Choral Society's Debut: Sacred Concert

Northern Star · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 7

BALLINA, Wednesday.—A most enthusiastic reception was accorded Ballina Choral Society when it made its first public appearance,…

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Debutante Ball at Woodenbong

Northern Star · Monday 10 April 1950 · page 6

A very pretty and successful function was held in the Woodenbong Hall by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Bush Nursing Association…

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Ballina Band Season Ends

Northern Star · Tuesday 11 April 1950 · page 4

Ballina Band ended its summer [?]eason recitals at the Council Chambers on Sunday night. There was a large crowd, including many…

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Byron Bay Band Recital

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 4

A large crowd of Easter. visitors was entertained to a recital by Byron Bay Boys' Band. The soloists were hampered by the 'lack' of…

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Popular Concert at Jiggi

Northern Star · Thursday 13 April 1950 · page 3

As a result of a concert and sale of produce from the Harvest Festival, arranged by the Jiggi Methodist Church Aid, church funds will…

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Ball Preparations

Northern Star · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 2

Members of the Gooneilabah Convent Ball Committee met at the home of Mr. Tom McIntosh, to make the final arrangements…

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Jiggi Red Cross Plans Dance

Northern Star · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 6

At the last meeting of Jiggi Red Cross, the President (Mrs. Smith) presided over a good attendence. Plans for a gala dance to be held…

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Ball Nearly As Big

Northern Star · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 1

Small son of Os. Pomroy, captain of Eastwood United, looked very much his part of mascot before the start of the match against North Lismore Marauders on Saturday. The match was a draw…

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Hall Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 4

A large crowd attended a dance in the Risk Hall in aid of Hall funds. A chocolate waltz was won by Miss Joan Wilson (The Risk) and Mr…

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Wardell Dance Aids Hall Funds

Northern Star · Thursday 20 April 1950 · page 6

The fortnightly social in aid of Wardell Hall funds was held in the Richmond Hall and was well attended…

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Large Crowd at Risk Hall Dance

Northern Star · Thursday 20 April 1950 · page 8

A large crowd attended a dance held in The Risk Hall. Proceeds were in aid of hall funds. Mr. M. J. Trihey was M.C. and…

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City Pipe Band's First Appearance On Anzac Day

Northern Star · Thursday 20 April 1950 · page 6

Since November 1947, when it was decided to form a pipe band in Lismore, a great deal has been accomplished. Lismore City Council…

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Ballina Band Members Guests of Choral Society

Northern Star · Saturday 22 April 1950 · page 9

BALLINA, Friday. — Ballina Choral Society tendered guests and members of Ballina Municipal Band a musical evening in the…

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R.s.l. Ball First of Season

Northern Star · Saturday 22 April 1950 · page 5

MULLUMBIMBY, Friday. — A large crowd attended the Mullumbimby R.S.L. Ball, the first of the season to be held at Mullumbimby…

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Channon Roman Catholic Ball

Northern Star · Tuesday 25 April 1950 · page 3

The Channon hall was nicely decorated with streamers and bowls of flowers for the Roman Catholic annual ball…

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Tregeagle Younger Set Plans Dance

Northern Star · Tuesday 25 April 1950 · page 8

There was a good attendance at the mo[?] meeting of Tregeagle younger set held in the Tregesgle hall. Miss B. Wilson presided…

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Channon C. of E. Ball on June 14

Northern Star · Tuesday 25 April 1950 · page 2

The Rector (Rev. Cornelius) presided at the C. of E. Guild meeting held at The Channon. It was decided to hold the annual…

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Convent Ball at Goonellabah

Northern Star · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 2

There was a large attendance at Goonellabah Convent Ball. Mr. Ray Gurry was M.C.. assisted by Mr. Alan Curry…

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