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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1950

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Leeton Diggers Ball

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 2

The opening Ball of the season, the Leeton Diggers' Ball, held on Anzac Eve, Monday last, in the Dormitory Hall, was not as…

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Pipe Band Formed Something New for the Town

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 2

As a well attendance meeting held in Mr. N. MacAulay's garage on Sunday morning last it was decided to form a Pipe Band. Several players were…

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At the Montreal Theatre "Shent Dust"

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 4

Grey masses, laces without features, flowers without shape, smell, but no colour, unfaithful recollection of a world that used to but little…

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Far West Ball Altered to August Ii

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the local branch of the Far West Scheme, was held at the C.W.A. on Monday evening last…

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C.w.a. Ball at Whittton To-night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 2

The annual C.W.A. Ball will be held at Whitton to-night, when a most enjoyable time is assured all patrons Music will be provided by the Blue…

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Ganmain News Church of England Ball Belle and Beau Competition

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 2

Favored by fine, mild weather, the annual ball, conducted by the Ganmain St. Peter’s Church of England on Wednesday night…

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Cazna Theatre “A Yankee in King Arthur’s Court”

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 2

Hear ye, hear ye, Crosby fans! El Bingo, for the first time in his career, goes back into ancient times—way back to the year 523—…

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Applause for New Junee Band Should Have Support of General Public (To the Editor)

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 7

Sir, -- I would appreciate it if you could allot me space to give praise to our Town, and District Band…

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Electricity Switched on at Ladysmith During Ball

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1950 · page 3

More than 200 people last night attended the official switching-on of electricity in Ladysmith village, which took place at a ball at the. Ladysmith Memorial Hall…

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800 Children at Fancy-dress School Ball

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1950 · page 3

Eight hundred youngsters nearly raised the root ol Kyeamba Smith Hall last night. The occasion was South Wagga…

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Mouth Organ Band

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 2

In glorious weather, the mouth organ band had their first practice yesterday, at the band room on Fisher Park…

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Local and General Annual Old Time Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 2

A very large crowd of dancers from Cootamundra and! District and surrounding towns, attended the annual Old Time ,bill, held…

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Band Carnival

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

A joint meeting of representatives of the Citizens' Band and the Ambulance brigade was held on Friday evening for the purpose of discussing…

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The Rio Theatre

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 5

We've all sung the old song, "Two little girls in blue," haven't we? The film fare at The Rio on Friday and Saturday will…

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At the Montreal Theatre "Command Decision"

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 4

"Command Decision", the most explosive story to come out of World War II, is now brought to the screen by M-G-M with an all-star cast…

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Pretty Costumes at Juvenile Ball Infant School Club's Annual Function

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

A feature of the Narrandera infants' School Club's annual plain and fancy dress hail on Friday evening last was the [?] range of costumes…

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June Basket Ball Players at Albury. Beaten In Thrilling Game After Extra Time

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 3 May 1950 · page 2

Two teams from the June C. B. C. visited Albury on Sunday to take part in a knock out competition conducted by the Albury…

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Record Crowd at Fancy Dress Ball. Delightful Costumes Seen In Happy Throng of Kiddies

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 3 May 1950 · page 7

A record crowd attended the annual Central Infants' School Fancy Dress Ball, which was held at the Institute hall last Friday night by…

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Juvenile Ball

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 2

A full report of the juvenile ball held in the Memorial Hall last night, will appear in next week's issue…

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Local Items Wagga Band Recital

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 2

The Wagga City Band will give a recital in the Town Hall Gardens on Sunday evening about 8.30. The programme will…

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