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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1951

791 stories in Riverina's papers · page 12 of 40

At the Montreal Theatre "12 O'clock High"

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 11 May 1951 · page 1

Twentieth Century-Fox's "12 O'clock High" is the "Wings" of the second World War. It is the definitive aviation picture of all time, and…

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Fourteen Debutantes Presented at Church of England Ball on Which £75 Rain Insurance Was Collected

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 11 May 1951 · page 6

THE 1951 CHURCH OF ENGLAND JUBILEE BALL HELD IN JUNEE ON TUESDAY NlGHT LAST WAS CRAMMED FULL OF FEATURE, INCLUDING THE PRESENTATION OF FOURTEEN DEBUTANTES…

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Batlow Church of England Jubilee Presentation Ball Seven Debutantes Presented at Colourful Function "Have Never Seen a Presentation Carried Out So Prettily..." Mr. D.G. PADMAN

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 11 May 1951 · page 4

Over 300 people gathered in the Literary Institute, Batlow, on Friday evening last, in a ball transformed by gay decorations…

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Youngster Slipped on Dance Floor Accident Occurs at Children's Ball

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 14 May 1951 · page 1

When Barry Makeham, aged 12 years, of Marquis street, left to attend toe childrens' ball in St. Anne's hall on Friday night last…

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Plaza Theatre "The Blue Lamp"

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 14 May 1951 · page 2

"The Blue Lamp," the featured picture at the Plaza Theatre on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next, is the story of a typical constable,…

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Junee Basket Ball Team Hat Win Over Cootamundra Opponents

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 14 May 1951 · page 3

The Junee A Grade ladies basket ball team, playing its first match of the season yesterday scored an easy victory over…

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Nurses Working for Hospital Arranging Ball to Finance Equipment

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 14 May 1951 · page 6

None should know better just what equipment is essential for the Junee Hospital than the nursing staff, who recently decided…

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The Narrandera Pipe Band Makes Its Debut Several Selections Played at Splendid Boxing Tournament

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 14 May 1951 · page 3

The recently formed Narrandera pipe Band made its debut on Friday night by playing several selections at the boxing tournament promoted by…

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Jolson Story for Broadway Theatre. Splendid Picture To Be Screened Locally

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 14 May 1951 · page 2

The mighty successor to The Jolson tory", "Jolson Sings Again will be screened at the Broadway Theatre this Tuesday, Wednesday…

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Australian Rules Football Dance

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 May 1951 · page 2

Next Friday night, 18th May, Yanco Australian Rules Club will be running another of their very popular dances. The Blue Rhythm Orchestra will be…

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Catholic Ball Debs' Cake

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 May 1951 · page 2

The Debutantes Cake, which was so much admired on the supper table at the Catholic Ball last week, was made by Mrs. Florrie Lawton, of…

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Ambulance Ball June 8

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 May 1951 · page 1

Preliminary arrangements for the Leeton Ambulance Ball, to be held in the Dormitory Hall on Friday, June 8, were discussed…

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Concert at Wagga Tonight

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 May 1951 · page 2

Tonight Victorian School for Deal Children representatives will present a variety revue in the Wonderland Theatre. The…

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Children's Ball Was a Great Success. List of Prize Winners at St. Anne's

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 16 May 1951 · page 2

St. Annes' hall at North Junee was packed to capacity on Friday night last when a most successful childrens' fancy dress ball was…

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Church of England Annual Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 17 May 1951 · page 2

Preparations for the annual ball to be held on Tuesday, June 5, are well in hand, and as each organisation of the church is…

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Darlington Point News Rugby League Dance

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1951 · page 4

The dance held by the Darlington Point Rugby League Club on Friday last attracted a good crowd. Besides providing an enjoyable evening's…

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Enjoyable Function at Corobimilla Narrandera Pipe Band Entertained

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1951 · page 1

Seldom was there a more homely atmosphere than that experienced on Sunday evening, 6th May, when members of the Narrandera Pipe…

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Plaza Theatre "A Ticket to Tomahawk"

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1951 · page 2

Dan Dailey and Anne Baxter costar in the technicolour film known as "A Ticket to Tomahawk," showing at the Plaza Theatre on Saturday,…

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Boree Creek News Pictures Aid P. & C. Association

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1951 · page 3

An interesting and instructive programme of pictures was shown by Caltex Oil Co. during the past week. The show was organised by Messrs…

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Grong News Church of England Ball Attracts Big Crowd Miss Norma Howe Was Belle

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1951 · page 2

The annual ball in aid of St. Matthew's Church of England on Tuesday last was very largely attended., A good number attended from…

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