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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1946

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LOCAL & GENERAL Ex-Students' Dance June 5

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 24 May 1946 · page 2

Do not wait to be asked: A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend the Tumut A. and P. Association's annual meeting at 8 p.m. on Saturday…

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Citizens' Band Re-formed at a Public Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 May 1946 · page 4

Last night a public meeting. convened by the Mayor (Ald. Des. Stratton), reformed Cootamundra's band, with much enthusiasm, and splendid…

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Operating Theatre For Adelong Hospital Request Not Favorably Received

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 24 May 1946 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Tumut and District Hospital on Tuesday night a letter was received from the…

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Cowabbie West C.W.A. Ball Miss Gwen Miller was Belle

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1946 · page 1

The annual C.W.A. ball, which was held under the auspices of the Gowabble branch on Friday, 17th May, was greatly marred by the very bad…

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Cazna Theatre Wallace Beery, Marjorie Main in New Laugh [?] “Bationeng”

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 24 May 1946 · page 3

If it’s laughter you’re after in your screen fare, there’s treat to store for you To-night ( Friday) and Saturday. It’s .M. G. M’ s topical comedy…

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Wagga Police Ball a Striking Success 700 Dancers Present

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1946 · page 3

After having been in use by the military authorities for some years, the Kyeamba Smith Hall at the Wagga Showground was converted…

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The Victory Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 28 May 1946 · page 2

The R.S.L. Ladles' Auxiliary have planned a most delectable supper, including turkey and poultry, with all the extras that make a meal…

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C. of E. Ball

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 28 May 1946 · page 2

The report of Lockhart C. of E. Ball was incorrect insofar as it did not state that Mrs. G. C. Woods and Mrs. A. Craig were in charge of the…

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Leeton District Women's Basket Ball Competition

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 May 1946 · page 3

A meeting of delegates from each basket ball team formed in Leeton district, is to be held on Thursday, 30th May, at 8 p.m., at Y.W.C.A…

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Brilliant C. of E. Ball Pretty Presentation of Debutantes

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 May 1946 · page 2

ANOTHER delightful return of Peace-time social events was the brilliant Church of England Ball, held on Friday night…

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Adelong School Concert

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 28 May 1946 · page 4

An innovation was tried this year when the Adelong District School pupils presented their annual concert midway through the year…

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400 at Wagga High School Adult Ball

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 May 1946 · page 3

About 400 were present at the Wagga High School adult ball in the Cocoanut Grove last night. The ball was arranged by the…

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Winchendon Vale Euchre Party & Dance

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 31 May 1946 · page 2

As a result of the function which was held in the Wincherdon Vale Hall on Friday night, 26th April, over £40 was raised for the benefit of St. Michael’s…

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GREENVALE Church of England Ball

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 31 May 1946 · page 2

It was unfortunate for the organisers of the Greenvale Church of England ball that light rain set in on the evening of 18th May, as many who had…

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Masonic Ball'a Brilliant Success

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 31 May 1946 · page 2

The first Masonic ball held in Cootamundra since 1939 took place in the Town Hall on Wednesday night, and was attended by a crowd of…

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Cowabbie West Euchre Party and Dance (From Our Correspondent)

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 31 May 1946 · page 4

A euchre party and dance was held in the Cowabbie West Hall, in aid of the Food for Britain Fund, on the 30th April, and proved great success, both…

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Cazna Theatre Laugh Laugh with George Formry in “Bell Bottom George”

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 31 May 1946 · page 2

George Formby in “BELL BOTTOM GEORGE,” comes to the Cazna Theatre to-night an it Saturday. George and his Uke “get crocking,” those who…

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1100 People Attend Church of England Ball 23 Charming Debutantes Presented in Colourful Setting Splendid Effort by Ladies' Guild

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 31 May 1946 · page 2

An outstanding success was achieved by the members of St. Thomas' Ladies' Guild with their first post-war Church of England ball which they…

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Many Fancy Costumes at Children's Ball Base Hospital Benefits

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 June 1946 · page 3

More than 200 children and 60 adults attended the children's plain and fancy dress ball conducted by the Wagga Base Hospital Women's…

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Business Houses Ball

Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 June 1946 · page 2

A meeting of representatives of a number of business houses of Wagga was held at the Ambulance Station on Friday night last. A committee…

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