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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1951

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Ten Charming Debutantes at Catholic Ball Bright Function Opened by Bishop of Wagga

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 3 May 1951 · page 1

Highlights of the Catholic ball on Tuesday evening last were the presentation of 10 pretty Narrandera girls to the Bishop, of Wagga (Dr…

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Richards Ball Aid Red Cross

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 4 May 1951 · page 2

Dancing enthusiasts will welcome the news that Richards Staff Ball, so popular in prewar days, is to be revived this season. An enthusiastic…

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Wanted—early-day Pictures of Leeton

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 4 May 1951 · page 2

The Leeton Celebrations Jubilee Committee would be pleased to have the loan of any early-day views of Leeton and the Irrigation Area. These…

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Appeal for Foodstuffs for Ambulance Ball

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 4 May 1951 · page 2

The Ladies' Ball Committee of the Leeton District Ambulance, are making an appeal to Leeton residents and farmers, for donations of foodstuffs…

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At the Montreal Theatre "Eagle and the Hawk"

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 4 May 1951 · page 1

Paramount's "The Eagle and the Hawk," which opens tonight at the Montreal Theatre, is a spectacular, thrill-packed outdoor drama that…

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Wallaroobie News Red Cross Ball Great Success (From Our Correspondent)

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 4 May 1951 · page 2

The Annual Red Cross Ball held on the 18th April at the Wallaroobie Hall in aid of the “June Day” appeal was a bright and successful…

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Coolamon 2Wg Ball Successful and Enjoyable Nearly £70 Raised

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 4 May 1951 · page 3

The members of the Coolamon 2WG Club have every reason to be very gratified with the success which attended the ball conducted…

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American Programme by City Band

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 May 1951 · page 2

Tomorrow at 3 p.m. in Collins Park the Wagga City Band will present an all-American programme pertaining to the Coral…

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150 Children Attend Juvenile Ball

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 May 1951 · page 2

About 160 happy children last night took part in a Juvenile ball organised and conducted by members of Wagga Victory Social…

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Plaza Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 7 May 1951 · page 2

At the matinee on Wednesday (Jubilee holiday), at 2 p.m. the full programme as advertised in this issue will be screened…

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Coral Sea Fight Commemorated by Wagga Band

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 May 1951 · page 2

A poorly-attended Band concert was presented by the Wagga City Band in Collins Park yesterday afternoon…

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Local Items Apex Ball on July 6

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 May 1951 · page 2

At a recent meeting of the 1951 Apex Ball Committee it was decided that the ball would be held in the Kyeamba Smith…

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Group of Pioneers among Jubilee Pictures

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 8 May 1951 · page 2

Among the pictures of old-time Leeton to be on display in the C.W.A. rooms on Wednesday in connection with the Jubilee…

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Plaza Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 10 May 1951 · page 2

Photographed in Cinceolor, against the magnificent background of the Colorado Hockies, Eagle Lion's "Red Stallion in the Rockies, which will…

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Church of England Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 May 1951 · page 2

The annual Church of England ball, to be held in the Town Hall, on Tuesday, June 5, will have all the leatures which have…

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Ganmain News Anglican’s Jubilee Ball

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 11 May 1951 · page 2

The elaborate preparations, the arduous work performed with such enthusiastic zeal by so many, were vindicated by the festive and…

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800 at Cay Picnic Race Ball

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1951 · page 2

Members of Wagga Picnic Race Club ended their big day last night at Kyeambs Smith Hall where 800 people attended…

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Emergency Plant to Run Local Theatre

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 11 May 1951 · page 8

An emergency electricity plant will be installed to provide power for to-morrow night's screening at the Broadway Theatre during…

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Car Art Union To Be Drawn At Diggers’ Ball

The Gundagai Independent · Friday 11 May 1951 · page 1

THE Pioneers' Memorial art union, which was sponsored by the Rotary Club, will be drawn at the Diggers Ball to be held in the Gundagai Theatre on Tuesday week, May 22nd…

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21 Debutantes Presented at Catholic Ball Excellent Jubilee Function

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 May 1951 · page 2

The 27th Annual Catholic Ball held in the Dormitory Hall on Tuesday night, was another outstanding Jubilee function for…

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