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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1946

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Coolamon Church of England Victory Ball Brilliant & Most Enjoyable

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 14 June 1946 · page 2

The concensus of opinion amongst those best qualified to express it, those patrons who have attended many such social functions over the years, was that…

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Welcome Home Committee Banquet and Dance to be Held in September

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1946 · page 1

A meeting of the Welcome Home Committee was held on Thursday evening of last week, when there were present Messrs. T. Gordon (chair),…

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Danced En Masse At Victory Ball Memorable Welcome Home to Forces

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 June 1946 · page 6

PEOPLE are still talking of the wonderful time they had at the Victory Ball, held in the Dormitery Hall on Monday night last as a finale to the Victory Day celebrations. As was fully anticipated by the…

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Cazna Theatre "Whistling in Brooklyn," Starring Red Skelton Is Best and Funniest Yet!

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 14 June 1946 · page 2

“The Fox” is on the prowl again! M-G-M’s irrepressible sleuth, Red Skelton, is in hot water in the rib-tickling comedy series, “WHISTLING IN…

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Funeral Mr. W. T. Ball

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1946 · page 2

The funeral of the late William Thomas Ball, of 60 Murray-street, Wagga, whose death occurred at the Wagga Base Hospital on…

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Record Crowd at Temora Diggers' Ball

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 June 1946 · page 4

An all-time record attendance was established at Temora, when nearly 1600 people attended the annual Diggers' Ball. The ball concluded the…

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Riverina District News Welcome Home Dance at Euberta Hall

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 June 1946 · page 4

On Tuesday night the Euberta Hall was crowded almost to its capacity when in the vicinity of 400 well-wishers from the…

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Basket Ball

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 June 1946 · page 3

On Saturday last, 15th June, results of matches played in the Leeton Women's Basket Ball Competitions, were as follows:—…

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Grand Sheep Show Dance

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 June 1946 · page 2

The Sheep Show dance, run by the Children of Mary, was held in the Town Hall, and it was an outstanding success, and surpassed all…

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Servicemen Welcomed Home at Lockhart Diggers' Ball

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1946 · page 1

Availing themselves of the rare opportunity presenting itself, the Lockhart Welcome Home Committee entertained returned Service personnel at the Annual Diggers' Ball, held in the Rio Theatre, Lockhart, on Victory Day, June 10…

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Grammar School Ex-students Hold Victory Ball

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1946 · page 3

More than 300 dancers attended the Victory Ball of the Wagga Grammar School Old Girls' Union at the Cocoanut Grove last week…

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The Queen Competition Date of Coronation Ball Fixed

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1946 · page 4

Lockhart Urban Committeemen and representatives of the three queen candidates held a meeting last week to decide certain important…

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At the Adelonia Theatre, Adelong. "Texas to Tokyo"

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 18 June 1946 · page 1

Inspired by the fighting sons of Texas A. & M. College, America's mightiest officers' training centre, "Texas To Tokyo," presented by Walter Wanger…

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Record Crowd at Tarcutta Diggers' Ball

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 June 1946 · page 4

The Tarcutta Diggers' ball was held last week. The Memorial Hall, gaily decorated with flags, beautiful flowers and multi-colored…

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C. of E. Ball on August 21

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 June 1946 · page 3

Archdeacon West presided over a representative meeting held to arrange details for the Church of England Ball in Kyeamba Smith…

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Band Not Present at Maher Cup Gundagai Band Official Is Surprised

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 20 June 1946 · page 1

“I was astounded to find that the Cowra Band was not playing at this match," said Mr Smith, a member the Gundagai Band…

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Victory Show Ball 300 Dancers Attend Enjoyable Function

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 20 June 1946 · page 1

Revived after a lapse of many years, the Show Ball, held in the Memorial Hall on Monday night,…

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Ernie Exuberates, Jack Jubilates and Gundagai Goes Gay People Dance and Sing With Joy King’s Birthday Celebration

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 20 June 1946 · page 2

It was a day of laughter in Gundagai last Monday, when everyone was invited to go mad, and Join in the carnival spirit of the locals in celebrating the King’s Birthday. Not since the 1914/18 war days has such a grand madcap, nonsensical, yet avalanche of clean wholesome…

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Hardys Dance

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 June 1946 · page 2

Hardys dance and mock wedding will be held in the Scout Hall to-night. Dancing will be from 8 till 1 All are invited to…

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Cootamundra Catholic Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 21 June 1946 · page 2

This is to be a gala function on Wednesday, August 7, in the Town Hall. An energetic and progressive committee is already organising what…

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