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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1953

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Scout Fancy Dress Ball

Northern Star · Thursday 30 July 1953 · page 6

The fancy dress frolic and doll show held by 3rd Lismore St. Andrew's Scouts was a social and financial success…

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Tintenbar Ball For Rest Home

Northern Star · Thursday 30 July 1953 · page 7

The ball in aid of the North Coast Ex-servicemen's Home, organised by Mr. Tom Ross, for…

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Masks Worn At Arts Council Ball

Northern Star · Thursday 30 July 1953 · page 4

CASINO, Wednesday. —The Arts Council ball in Casino will become an annual event. This was stated…

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C. of E. Ball at Numulgi

Northern Star · Thursday 30 July 1953 · page 2

The Church of England Coronation ball at Numulgi was one of the most successful ever held…

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Concert by Alstonville Infant Pupils

Northern Star · Thursday 30 July 1953 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of Alstonville Central School Mothers' Club, it was decided to hold a social afternoon in…

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Convent Ball at Bangalow

Northern Star · Friday 31 July 1953 · page 2

There was a large crowd at the annual Convent ball in the Regal Theatre at Bangalow…

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Younger Club Ball At Rock Valley

Northern Star · Friday 31 July 1953 · page 7

The first annual ball of the Rock Valley Younger Club was held in the Rock Valley Hall. The music was supplied by…

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Old Time Dance at McKEE'S HILL

Northern Star · Friday 31 July 1953 · page 7

An enjoyable evening was spent at the old time dance held in the Clovass-McKee's Hill Hall in aid of Casino…

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Concert Plans at Fernleigh

Northern Star · Friday 31 July 1953 · page 2

Eleven members attended the July meeting of the Fernleigh Ladies' Guild, presided over by the president, Mrs. W…

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Snack Bar Novelties at Lions Club Ball

Northern Star · Saturday 1 August 1953 · page 2

Two snack bars, operated by Lions Club members dressed as chefs, were novelties at the third annual Lions Club ball in the Apollo Hall last night. The bars were placed on…

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Mock Deb. Ball at Clunes

Northern Star · Monday 3 August 1953 · page 2

A successful mock debutante ball was held in Clunes Hall with a large attendance. The hall was decorated with…

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Big Attendance at Church Concert

Northern Star · Monday 3 August 1953 · page 2

More than 250 people enjoyed a Methodist Young People's Concert In the Richmond Hall. Members of the Girls' Comradeship and the Order of…

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Eyes on Ball

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 August 1953 · page 8

Basketball players taking part in the annual Lismore versus Grafton banks sports in Lismore yesterday. Lismore player, Margaret Osborne (centre) is about, to gain possession of the ball from…

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Ball to Aid Ballina Home

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 August 1953 · page 3

At a public meeting held in the Corndale Hall it was decided to hold a ball in aid of the ex-servicemen's rest home at…

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Successful C. of E. Ball at Corndale

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 August 1953 · page 2

A large crowd from all parts of the district attended the annual Church of England ball at…

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Bailina Buffs Ball Nets £80 For Hospital

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 August 1953 · page 2

BALLINA, Monday.—Ballina Buffalo ball, one of the social successes of the season, was attended by…

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Cawongla Hall Dance

Northern Star · Wednesday 5 August 1953 · page 10

At a dance in Cawongla Hall, in aid of hall funds. a lucky spot dance was won by Miss J. Sudiro and Mr. A. Mela…

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Dunoon Ball Aids Home

Northern Star · Thursday 6 August 1953 · page 2

The North Coast Children's Home at Lismore will benefit to the extent of £36/-/- as a result of a…

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Alstonville Convent Ball

Northern Star · Friday 7 August 1953 · page 2

The annual Alstonville Convent Ball, judged by many to be the best for years, was a brilliant…

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Diggers' Ball at Wardell

Northern Star · Friday 7 August 1953 · page 2

Visitors from Lismore, Alstonville, Ballina, and Woodburn attended the Diggers' Ball held in the Richmond Hall,…

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