Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Pictures, dances & concerts, all years

Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1951

524 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 17 of 27

Legion Ball at Dunoon

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 August 1951 · page 2

Dunoon Hall was tastefully decorated for the Legion Ball. There was a good attendance of dancers from the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Colourful 'Ball Star May Soon Retire

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 August 1951 · page 8

Queensland's colourful baseball captain, "Stewie" Beck, may retire at the end of this season. He told me this on Saturday…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

College Colours Prominent at Old Boys' Ball

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 August 1951 · page 2

Woodlawn colours—red, green and gold—formed the basis of the decorations at the Woodlawn Old Boys' ball in the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Ballina Band Credit £20

Northern Star · Thursday 16 August 1951 · page 3

BALLINA, Tuesday.—At the monthly meeting of Ballina Municipal Band, the treasurer, Mr. L. Thomas, said the credit…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Disapproval of Sunday Dance

Northern Star · Thursday 16 August 1951 · page 4

Lismore Water Brigade and Rowing Club will be advised of City Council's "disapproval" for conducting a dance in its…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Ball Plans at Cawongla

Northern Star · Thursday 16 August 1951 · page 2

Arrangements for a Blue and Gold Ball in Cawongla Hall were made at a meeting of 11 members of Cawongla C.W.A.,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wardell R.S.L. Ball Profit, £65

Northern Star · Thursday 16 August 1951 · page 6

Mr. G. Roy Stewart presided, at a well attended meeting of Wardell R.S.L. sub-branch at which the secretary presented a…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Square Dancing At C.W.A. Ball

Northern Star · Thursday 16 August 1951 · page 3

A large crowd attended the annual ball when visitors from all surrounding districts were present…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Mock Parade at C. of E. Ball

Northern Star · Thursday 16 August 1951 · page 2

The largest crowd seen at Wyrallah Hall for several years attended the annual Anglican ball…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Stars of the Air Radio Comic Played in Ship's Orchestra

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 17 August 1951 · page 8

(By Marie Knuckey, in an airmail interview from London with Ted Ray, star of the B.B.C. show "Ray's a Laugh", which is broadcast by the A.B.C. to Regionals on Wednesdays at 7.45 p.m. E.S.T.) AN experienced stage, radio…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Schools Seek Pictures by Aboriginal Artist

Northern Star · Friday 17 August 1951 · page 4

Terania Shire Council will present all schools in its area with a large reproduction of well known paintings of Australian scenes to commemorate the Commonwealth Jubilee…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Goonellabah Ball Aids Band

Northern Star · Saturday 18 August 1951 · page 2

A successful old time dance was held at the Goonellabah Hall in aid of the Lismore Citizens and Boys' Band…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

First 'Ball Semi-final

Northern Star · Saturday 18 August 1951 · page 7

The first semi-final in the Far North Coast Baseball competition will be played today between A.G.R's. and Marist…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Theatre Chain in New Company

Northern Star · Saturday 18 August 1951 · page 4

Residents of the North Coast have been given prior right of application for 200,000 shares of 5/each in a company formed to acquire the Dorgan theatre chain for £150,000…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Square Dance Popular at Nimbin Ball

Northern Star · Monday 20 August 1951 · page 2

The Ballina square-dealers, a group of Ballina young people trained and managed by Mr. and Mrs. Pat Shepherd, gave…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

6 New Pictures For Casino Public School

Northern Star · Monday 20 August 1951 · page 4

CASINO, Sunday.—The Casino Public School, P. and C. Committee has approved the purchase of six new pictures,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Hospital Dance at Broadwater

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 2

A dance was held in the Albert Hall, Broadwater, in aid of the Campbell Hospital, Coraki, and Ballina District…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

District News Urbenville C.W.A. Arrange "Belle of the Ball"

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Urbenville branch of the C.W.A. was held in the garage at the Ambulance Station when there was a good…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Ball at Castle for Princess World Greetings

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 August 1951 · page 1

LONDON, Tuesday (AAP).—Princess Margaret will celebrate her 21st birthday at a ball in Balmoral Castle tonight. The ball will last until 4…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Scottish Flag for Pipe Band

Northern Star · Thursday 23 August 1951 · page 3

A Scottish flag, purchased through the efforts of the Lismore Pipe Band Women's Auxiliary, was presented to the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →