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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1950

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Hall Ball at Wyrallah

Northern Star · Thursday 18 May 1950 · page 2

Ac the Hall Committee ball held in W.vrailah Hall considerable interest centred on the "Belle of the Ball" contest. Eight finalists chosen…

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£16 Profit From Evans Head Fancy Dress Ball

Northern Star · Thursday 18 May 1950 · page 2

At a meeting of the Evans Head P. and C., the Headmaster (Mr. Tate) stated that the children's fancy dress ball held on May 4…

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Social Afternoon Aids Ball Funds

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 19 May 1950 · page 4

A social afternoon, arranged by St. James' Guild, with Mrs. W. Brawn at the helm as secretary, held in the C.W.A. Rooms on Wednesday…

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Mexican Setting for Byron Bay C. of E. Ball

Northern Star · Friday 19 May 1950 · page 6

The decorations "stole the show" at the very successful ball held at the Literary Institute, Byron Bay. Mainly from the brush of Mr…

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Of Interest To Women Bright Programme At Presbyterian Concert

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 19 May 1950 · page 3

Musical items, interspersed with sketches, formed bright and entertaining programme at the Presbyterian concert held on Tuesday night in the Church Hall. The concert had been presented at…

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It Happened 60 Years Ago (Extracts from the "Northern Star," May 14 to 21.) Oddfellows' Ball

Northern Star · Saturday 20 May 1950 · page 6

We would remind lovers of dancing of the Oddfellows' grand annual plain and fancy dress ball to be held in the Theatre Royal on…

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Guns in Symphony Orchestra

Northern Star · Monday 22 May 1950 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Four 25 pounder guns joined with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in the performance of Tchaikovsky's "1812…

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Watching The Ball

Northern Star · Monday 22 May 1950 · page 4

Jean Whittaker (right), of Alpha, beats Lois Pollack (Business Girls) for possession in their basketball fixture on Saturday…

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Ettrick Successful Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 23 May 1950 · page 2

A dance held in aid of the Hall lighting fund proved a success. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss Eileen O'Reilly and Mr. Cecil…

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Hawaiian Dance at Rosebank

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 May 1950 · page 6

An Hawaiian dance held at Rosebank in aid of the Red Cross proved a financial success. The hall was decorated with…

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ROUNDABOUT... Marist Bros. Ball Will Usher In Lismore Season

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 May 1950 · page 2

The ball season in Lismore will open to-morrow night with the Marist Brothers ball in the Apollo Hall. First of the debutante balls of…

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Party, Dance at Broadwater

Northern Star · Thursday 25 May 1950 · page 2

About 15 Evans Head residents were entertained at a party and dance given by Constable Pyle, of Broadwater, in the Albert Hall. Mr…

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Over 1000 at Casino Convent Ball

Northern Star · Thursday 25 May 1950 · page 4

CASINO, Wednesday.—Despite rain, which commenced to fall at 9 p.m., over 1000 were present in the Civic Hall tonight for the…

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Hospital Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 26 May 1950 · page 6

All roads will lead to Kyogle on Wednesday next for the Hospital Ball -- one of the highlights of the dancing season…

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Alstonvi'lle Convent Ball

Northern Star · Friday 26 May 1950 · page 3

Monsignor Maguire congratulated the joint Secretaries, Mesdames D. J. O'Neill, T. F. Malone, T. Neill and B. Scanlan on the success, both…

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Aero Club Ball at Byron Bay

Northern Star · Friday 26 May 1950 · page 2

A hall double the Literary Institute would have been inadequate to accommodate the crowd that attended the children's fancy dress…

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First Ball for Marist Bros. Old Boys' Union

Northern Star · Friday 26 May 1950 · page 5

Marist Bros. Old Boys' Union presented its first major social venture last night when it held a full dress ball in the Apollo Hall…

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Roundabout... Shorter Frocks for 1950 Ball Season

Northern Star · Saturday 27 May 1950 · page 2

The ball season this year has brought a predominance of shorter (ankle-length) frocks into wear. Their popularity indicates complete adoption…

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Weather Affects Ballina Band Ball

Northern Star · Monday 29 May 1950 · page 2

BALLINA, Sunday.—Adverse weather militated against a much larger attendance than the 260 people who patronised Ballina…

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Dunoon Concert For Pipe Band

Northern Star · Monday 29 May 1950 · page 6

The second of a series of country concerts by Lismore City Pipe Band was held at Dunoon. The programme was well received by a…

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