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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1953

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Belle of Ball Competition

Northern Star · Monday 18 May 1953 · page 2

There was a large crowd at the Belle of Ball dance held in McLean's Ridges Hall. Visitors were present from…

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Empire Ball at Coraki

Northern Star · Monday 18 May 1953 · page 2

CORAKI. — Final arrangements for the Empire ball were made at the recent meeting of Coraki C.W.A. branch…

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Ballina Band's Future Would Be Jeopardised

Northern Star · Monday 18 May 1953 · page 6

BALLINA, Sunday. — Proposed sale of the Ballina Public Library would jeopardise the future of the Ballina…

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C. of E. Ball at Wyrallah

Northern Star · Monday 18 May 1953 · page 2

Over 250 people attended the Church of England ball at Wyrallah when five debutantes were presented to Mr…

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Third Theatre Sign Of City Progress

Northern Star · Monday 18 May 1953 · page 4

The opening of the third picture theatre in Lismore was indicative of the progress of the city during the last seven or eight years, said Ald. K. Ashford at the Vanity Theatre on Saturday night…

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Rainbow Motif at C. of E. Ball

Northern Star · Monday 18 May 1953 · page 2

Rainbow coloured streamers, floral wall brackets and small painted rainbows made a delightful setting for the St…

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Band Hall Use For Teaching To End

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 19 May 1953 · page 2

Kyogle Central School pupils would soon use the Band Hall for the last time, said headmaster, Mr. S. Paterson, at the monthly meeting of Kyogle Parents and Citizens'…

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Hospital Auxiliary Confer with Lions Club Over Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 19 May 1953 · page 4

Representatives of the Lion's Club attended the monthly meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of Kyogle Memorial Hospital last week to discuss details of the forthcoming Lion's Club…

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Visit of Dutch Musician for Concert

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 19 May 1953 · page 1

Gerald Van Roden, C.M.A., late of Holland, who will be featured in a special "Coronation Concert" in…

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A.B.C. Celebrity Concerts

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 May 1953 · page 4

The Federal Director of Music for the Australian Broadcasting Commission, Mr. W. D. James, will address…

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Coronation Ball at Rosebank

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 May 1953 · page 7

The Coronation Ball held in the Rosebank Hall by the Red Cross was an outstanding success…

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End-of-term Union Dance

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 May 1953 · page 5

The first end-of-term dance organised by Lismore Technical College students' union was such a success that the…

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Church Dance at Jiggi Nets Over £54

Northern Star · Thursday 21 May 1953 · page 2

A large crowd was present at a dance held in aid of the Church of England in the Jiggri Kall…

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Debutante Ball Drew Visitors From Many Centres

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 22 May 1953 · page 1

A crowd of 900 people, including visitors from Lismore, Casino, Mullumbimby, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne attended the St. James' Church of England Coronation Ball in the Memorial Institute on…

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Debs. and Dancers Colourful Scene at C. of E. Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 22 May 1953 · page 4

Debutantes and dancers at the Church of England Ball on Wednesday night combined to make a colourful scene in the Memorial Institute and to give a most successful beginning to Kyogle's Coronation Year ball season…

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Varied Programme For Coronation Concert

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 22 May 1953 · page 6

A light classical programme of singing, music and dancing is to be given in the Memorial Institute on the 1st June, to mark the occasion of the Coronation. Gerald Van Roden, C.M.A., of…

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Lismore Committee Formed Demand for Celebrity Concerts Increasing

Northern Star · Friday 22 May 1953 · page 6

The demand for celebrity concerts in country centres was increasing and the A.B.C. was unable to meet all requests. This was stated by the…

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Billinudgel Church Ball

Northern Star · Saturday 23 May 1953 · page 7

The Roman Catholic Ball opened te Bilinudgel ball season in true festive spirit. A capacity crowd attended…

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State Chance For Lismore 'Ball Players

Northern Star · Saturday 23 May 1953 · page 10

Queensand Baseball Association has selected Lismore players, Barry Wappett and Beg Baxter, in the State…

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Pearl Coronets Dress Feature At C of E. Ball

Northern Star · Saturday 23 May 1953 · page 2

Thirty-four debutantes, eight maids of honour-and three flower girls, all wearing pearl coronets, last night took part in the ceremony during which the debutantes were presented to the Bishop…

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