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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1952

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Diggers' Column Rsl Cabaret Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 12 May 1952 · page 2

This event, coming off as it will on Wednesday next will if table bookings are any indication, be a very enjoyable night…

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Plaza Theatre "Rich, Young and Pretty"

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 12 May 1952 · page 2

The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayor Techicolor musical hit, "Rich. Young and pretty." will be at the Plazza Theatre on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,…

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Band Euchre Winners

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 May 1952 · page 3

The winners at the Band Euchre on Saturday last were:—Ladies Mrs. Seymour and Mrs. Dempsey, divided 1st and 2nd…

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Hold Up at City Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 May 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Mon.: Two men tonight staged an armed hold-up up at the Park Theatre, Liverpool Street, and took between £80 and £100…

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Richards' Staff Ball Opened by Head Office Rep. of Red Cross

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 May 1952 · page 3

Now an annual event in aid of the funds of the Australian Red Cross Society Richards Staff Ball, held in the…

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The Diggers' Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 14 May 1952 · page 2

Tonights much awaited first public ball of 1952, the Diggers' Ball, should be crowded according to booking figures…

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One of the Year's Best Casts. Gathered for Film at Broadway Theatre

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 14 May 1952 · page 2

"The Blue Veil," a film which boasts one of the year's most distinguished casts, led by Academy award winner…

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Ball Season Off to Grand Start Last Night's Diggers' Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 15 May 1952 · page 2

The first ball of the 1952 season, the Diggers' Ball, last night set a high standard for subsequent functions…

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350 Dancers at Cup Night Ball

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 May 1952 · page 2

Approximately 350 dancers revelled under a "sky" of blue and gold streamers at the annual C.W.A. Blue and Gold Ball in the Kyeamba Smith Hall last night…

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Plaza Theatre "Born to Be Bad" on

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 15 May 1952 · page 1

Rarely has the scheming heart of a selfish woman been so exposed on the screen as it is in "Born to be Bad," the new R.K.O. Radio picture…

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Rosewood Ballet Club Concert Fine Entertainment

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 15 May 1952 · page 2

Bright frocking and some splendid items featured a concert staged by the Rosewood Ballet Club in the Memorial Hall…

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Dance at Yanco To-night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 2

A bus will run from Leeton at 8.15 p.m. to-night (Friday) for C. of E. Dance at Yanco. Rhythmairs orchestra…

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Montreal Theatre Attractions "White Heat"

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 4

In "White Heat" James Cagney returns, with guns blazing, to the type of role that in "Public Enemy" won him his first great…

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Fines for Fight at Wagga Ball

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 2

Two men who fought at the Blue and Gold Ball at Kyeambe Smith Hall on Wednesday night were each fined…

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Whitton Aussie Rules Club Blazer Dance To-night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 2

Blazers will be presented to all Whitton Australian Rules players who played in 6 or more competition games last season at a…

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Pipe Band for Travellers' Carnival Art Union Prize: Trip To New Zealand For Two Further Arrangements Made For Big Tumut Fixture

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 3

At a meeting of the Commercial Travellers' Cot Fund and Tumut Hospital Carnival Committee held on Tuesday…

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Town Band on Job

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 1

The Gundagai Band assisted the carnival spirit of the Maher Cup match on Saturday by rendering a few numbers. The…

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Plaza Theatre Piper Laurie Has Following

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 3

Screen newcomer Piper Laurie has but one acting credit to her name but already boasts one of the largest fan clubs in America…

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Music Club Concert Talented Artists Here To-morrow

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 3

Members of the Music Club and others interested are reminded that the first concert of the year will be held in the R.S.L. Hall to-morrow…

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Catholic Ball

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 20 May 1952 · page 8

Despite adverse weather conditions, the Catholic Ball held at Urana, on Wednesday night, was well attended, and resulted in…

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