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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1946

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Young Anglican Association Presentation Ball Outstanding Success 14 Debutantes Presented to Mrs, Makin Ball Officially Opened by Hon. N. Makin. Minister for Navy

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 2

Success again crowned the second annual presentation ball held by the Tumut Young Anglican Association in O'Brien's Hall on Wednesday…

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Nurses' Memorial Ball Good Effort by R.S.L. and Auxiliary!

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 1

First local social function of its kind, the Nurses Memorial Bell was held in the Plaza Theatre on Tuesday last under the auspices of the…

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Successful Concert at the Rock

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 4

A thoroughly enjoyable concert was staged at The Rock a few days ago by the pupils and colleagues of Miss Tup Hayward, M.R.A.D., of…

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Harold Williams at Griffith Baritone and Pianist Give First Class Concert

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 2

The first musicale of the first season of the Griffith District Music Club, held last night, proved a brilliant success, success, however, was…

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P. and C. Children's Ball

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 May 1946 · page 5

The annual children's plain and fancy dress ball, sponsored by the Parents and Citizens' Association, was held in the School of Arts on…

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West Wyalong Convent Ball

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 May 1946 · page 4

The second annual Convent Ball held in the Masonic Hall, West Wyalong, attracted a fair attendance and all greatly enjoyed the…

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Town Topics The Gundagai Doers Ball to-morrow (Tuesday) night

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 20 May 1946 · page 4

With rain badly needed, Gundagai secured only 36 points of the fall on Saturday, which was up to an inch in some parts of NSW…

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Football Dance

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 21 May 1946 · page 4

Through the generosity of the A.R.U. Ladies' Auxiliary, the visiting Western Suburbs players were entertained at a dance in the Town Hall on…

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Lockhart Diggers' Ball

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1946 · page 2

As a fitting conclusion to Victory Day celebrations on June 10, the Lockhart Diggers are holding their annual ball in the Memorial Hall. On…

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Rio Theatre News

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1946 · page 4

Bohemian life at its craziest is seen in "Much Too Shy," the latest George Formby comedy which will be presented at the Rio Theatre on…

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Anglican Ball at The Rock

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1946 · page 5

The annual Church of England ball, in aid of The Rock Church of England, was held on Friday night. The weather prevented a large…

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300 Attend Tarcutta Anglican Ball Beautiful Decorations

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1946 · page 4

The Memorial Hall, Tarcutta, was transformed into a veritable fairyland on May 10. when, to the delightful strains of Mrs. Ball's…

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Church of England Ball Successfully Opens Social Season

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1946 · page 2

The popular annual ball in connection with St. Aidan's Church of England eventuated on Wednesday evening, in the Memorial Hall. It was…

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Grand Ball in Dormitory Hall Next Friday Night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 May 1946 · page 2

An enthusiastic committee has everything well in hand for the annual Church of England Ball, to be held in the Dormitory Hall next…

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At The Adelonia Theatre Gary's New Role Is Picturesque

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 21 May 1946 · page 4

Noted for his versatility to play a wide variety of roles, Cary Grant is seen as a carefree, tricky but likeable, gambler in his new R.K.O…

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Play the Ball Rule

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 May 1946 · page 6

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Australia's chances of retaining the Rugby League "Ashes" will not be affected by the adoption of the English…

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Records Smashed At Diggers Ball Door Takings (£196) Best Ever Over 600 People Enjoy Grand Social Function

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 23 May 1946 · page 1

All records were smashed at the 1946 Gundagai Diggers' Ball. Run under the auspices of the RSS end AILA, the Ball was patronised by over 600 people, and the £196/12 taken at the door was the largest amount of money ever to be paid for admittance to Gundagai's…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 24 May 1946 · page 4

A large gathering attended the successful V.P.C. euchre party and dance, held at the Wallaroobie Hall, on 26th ultimo. Music was supplied by the…

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Police Ball To-night

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1946 · page 2

The police ball to be held in the Kyeamba Smith Han to-night in aid of the Police Youth campaign will be the first police ball since…

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Coolamon Diggers’ Ball Record Success

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 24 May 1946 · page 2

Superlatives all the way are necessary to describe the record success of the Coolamon Diggers’ Ball on Monday night last, Patrons were thoroughly delighted…

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