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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1953

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5000 Expected at Pipe Band C'ship

Northern Star · Thursday 1 January 1953 · page 4

TENTERFIELD, Wednesday.—Providing the weather is fine, Border Caledonian Society officials anticipate a crowd in excess of 5000 to witness the A Grade pipe hand contest at the Australian…

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BUNDGEAM Tree and Dance Personal

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 2 January 1953 · page 3

Bundgeam Hall was again packed recently when the annual Christmas tree and dance was held for the…

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Pipe Band Title to Mt. Isa

Northern Star · Friday 2 January 1953 · page 4

TENTERFIELD, Thursday. —For the second year in succession, the Mount Isa Pipe Band won the A grade…

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League Play the Ball Problem (To the Sporting Editor.)

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 January 1953 · page 8

Sir,—We wait with interest to know what exactly the forthcoming international league conference…

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Open Air Theatre Exported

Northern Star · Monday 12 January 1953 · page 7

LONDON, — A British firm of pre-fabricated tubular building manufacturers has recently succeeded…

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News From District Centres Collins Creek Successful Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 13 January 1953 · page 3

A successful dance in aid of Hall funds was held at Collins Creek Hall on Saturday night…

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Golf Dodd-Zoeller Win 4 Ball On

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 13 January 1953 · page 5

Tom Dodd, and a new member of the club, A. Zoeller, were the winners of the Saturday afternoon event held…

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"Jap.—soviet Alliance Within 20 YEARS" Possibility Foreseen By Macmahon Ball

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 January 1953 · page 1

PERTH, Monday.—"I think it is a mistake at this stage to compel or induce Japan to re-arm," Professor W. Macmahon Ball, of the Melbourne University, said today. Professor Macmahon Ball, who was addressing students at the…

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New League Rule On Play-the-ball

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 January 1953 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday (AAP). —A special meeting of the Northern Rugby League Clubs, in Leeds, yesterday decided by…

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Ballina Band To Compete at Coffs Harbour

Northern Star · Friday 16 January 1953 · page 4

BALLINA, Thurs.—At the monthly meeting of Ballina Municipal Band Committee transport arrangements were…

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Beach Girl Final at Concert

Northern Star · Saturday 17 January 1953 · page 4

A beach girl final will be the main attraction at the open air community concert at East Ballina tomorrow…

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Lynch's Creek Hall Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 20 January 1953 · page 3

The dance which was held last Wednesday night in aid of hall funds was a great success and enjoyed by all…

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Hall Dance at Goolmangar

Northern Star · Saturday 24 January 1953 · page 3

A large crowd attended a dance in Goolmangar Hall organised by Goolmangar Hall committee. It was the first…

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Population 568, But 800 At Concerts

Northern Star · Friday 30 January 1953 · page 6

WASHINGTON, DC. — In Big Springs, Nebraska, a town with a population of 568, over 800 persons regularly attend good music concerts. Many of those in the audience travel long distances…

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High Score in Four Ball

Northern Star · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 8

F. Hough and G. J. Sharpe won an 18 hole four ball beet ball versus par competition on Lismore golf links on Saturday…

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Collins Creek Kitchen Tea And Hall Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 3 February 1953 · page 3

Collins Creek Hall was crowded on Wednesday night last when a kitchen tea was tendered Miss Iris Reeves and…

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Concert Popular at Byron Bay

Northern Star · Friday 6 February 1953 · page 2

Byron Bay Surf Club conducted an open air variety concert on the esplanade…

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Younger Set Dance At Cawongla

Northern Star · Monday 9 February 1953 · page 2

The Northern City Orchestra supplied the music for a Younger Set dance in aid of Cawongla Hall funds…

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Rappville Dance Nets £38

Northern Star · Thursday 12 February 1953 · page 2

Total takings from a hall and yonger set dance at Rappville were £38/8/7. With the lighting plant…

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Horseshoe Ck. Popular Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 13 February 1953 · page 3

The hall funds will benefit considerably, as a result of a very successful function held last Saturday…

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