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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1950

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Four Hundred Attend Church of England Ball in Athenium Theatre Last Night When 14 Debs. Presented

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 12 May 1950 · page 4

THE 1950 CHURCH OF ENGLAND BALL, THE FIRST ANGLICAN FUNCTION OF ITS KIND SINCE 1939, WAS HELD IN THE ATHENIUM THEATRE LAST NIGHT AND PROVED TO BE A TREMENDOUS SOCIAL SUCCESS WITH VERY SATIFACTORY FINANCIAL RESULT…

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Bulloak C.W.A. Ball Grand Success

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1950 · page 2

After a lapse of several yeas the Bulloak C.W.A. held its ball in the Grong Grong Commemoration Hall on Wednesday last, when it was very…

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At the Montreal Theatre "That Wonderful Urge"

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 12 May 1950 · page 6

A Hollywood free-for-all took place on the set of Twentieth CenturyFox's "That Wonderful Urge" while they were making the comedy. But…

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Coolamon Diggers’ Ball Gay Function £71 Cleared

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 12 May 1950 · page 2

The high reputation gained by the Cooamon Diggers’ Ball over many years was maintained, if not enhanced, by this year’s event…

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The Church of England Annual Ball Friday, May 19

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 May 1950 · page 4

A feature of the Church of England Ball will again be the presentation of a number of young ladies as debutantes, which will be just as…

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Junee Band to Have New Uniforms Membership Grows and Future Seems Bright

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 12 May 1950 · page 3

Quite a number of new members have joined the band as learners, and should in time become good bandsmen…

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Orchestra, But No Music

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 15 May 1950 · page 6

The audience packed a hall in Clarksville (Arkansas) where people had gathered from far and near to hear a concert by the State…

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Basket Ball Has Another Easy Comp Win at Wagga

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 15 May 1950 · page 3

Junee's basket ball team gained another easy victory in the Wagga competition on Saturday last when Checkers were beaten 22 to…

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News and Views From the GUNDAGAI R.S.L Diggers’ Ball—

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 15 May 1950 · page 7

Once again to remind you of our annual Ball next week—Tuesday, May 23rd. All Diggers are asked to make a…

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Cootamundra Mouth Organ Band

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 16 May 1950 · page 2

The second practice was held on Sunday, at the band room. Fisher Park. The enthusiasm of the players is high, and, in time,…

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Rio Theatre News

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 16 May 1950 · page 8

No matter what age you are, you are going to love the picture at The Rio on Friday and Saturday. It's Paramount's "The…

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Local and General Church of England Ball

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 16 May 1950 · page 8

The Lockhart Church of England will be holding its annual ball on Wednesday, May 24, and as in previous years, should be a…

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"Edward My Son" at the Plaza Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 16 May 1950 · page 2

"Edward My Son," to be presented at the Plaza Theatre on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday next has been acclaimed one of the best film…

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At the Montreal Theatre "An Ideal Husband"

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 16 May 1950 · page 3

Pauleltte Goddard, gayer and more glamorous than ever, is currently starred in her most sophisticated role to date in "An Ideal Husband," the…

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Big Crowd Acclaims Success of Catholic Ball at Urana

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 16 May 1950 · page 2

Considering the limited population to draw on, an immense crowd thronged the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, on Wednesday…

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Ambulance Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 18 May 1950 · page 2

A large crowd attended the Ambulance ball, held in the Town Hall, last night. Two orchestras kept the…

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Wamoon Rugby Dance

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 May 1950 · page 2

A big chance for all you Rugby fans to put in an enjoyable night and also do something for the Wamoon Rugby team. Don't forget, all the…

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Catholic Debutante Ball

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 May 1950 · page 2

The 26th Annual Catholic Debutante Ball at Dormitory Hall on June 19th, 1950, promises to eclipse any previous ball held in Leeton. Two…

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Record Crowd at Ball

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1950 · page 2

The Wagga Amateur Picnic Race Club Ball last night was attended by a record crowd of more than 1000 people in the…

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Cazna Theatre “Smoky”

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 19 May 1950 · page 3

Filmed in thrilling Technicolor and starring Fred MacMurray with Anne Baxter and Burl Ives, “SMOKY,” the 20th Century-For…

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