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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1953

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Grong News Dance Held by C.W.A.

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 5 January 1953 · page 2

An enjoyable dance was held in the Grong Grong Commemoration hall on Wednesday, 31st December (New Year's Eve) by the Grong Grong…

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A.b.c. Concert Dates for Wagga Announced

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1953 · page 2

It was announced yesterday that the four Australian Broadcasting Commission subscription concerts to be held in Wagga would be given on March 12, May 7, August 4 and October 1…

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Plaza Theatre Powerful and Unusual Drama

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 8 January 1953 · page 2

One of the most unusual stories to reach the screen, according to reports, Warner Bros.' "Three Secrets," with Eleanor Parker, Patricia Neal and…

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Backyard Concert for Charity

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 January 1953 · page 2

Three youngsters have made a fine gesture towards the Wagga branch of the Far West Children's Health Schema…

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Euchre in Band Hall

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 January 1953 · page 2

Following were the prize winners at the regular euchre tournament, held in the Band Hall on Saturday last:—…

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Ganmain Central School 1952 Prize Giving and Speech Day Concert Programme

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 9 January 1953 · page 2

At the Speech Day of the Ganmain Central School, held in Messrs. Warrant Empire Theatre, there was a large attendance of parents. Mrs…

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Local Band at Jazz Convention Successful Melbourne Visit

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 12 January 1953 · page 2

The visit of the Cootamundra Jazz Band to the Australian Jazz Convention in Melbourne in December was a…

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Plaza Theatre Wyoming Mail1'on

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1953 · page 2

Sir Troy, stand in for Stephen McNally, got his big break in Universal. International's Technicolor "Wyoming Mail," opening on Wednesday next at…

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Another change in R.L. play the ball rule

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1953 · page 8

LONDON, Tues. (A.A.P.): A special meeting of the Northern Rugby league Clubs, yesterday decided by 22 votes…

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Plaza Theatre "The Day the Earth Stood Still" Begins on

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 15 January 1953 · page 6

"The Day the Earth Stood Still," Twentieth Century-Fox's amazing new science-fiction thriller featuring Michael Rennie, Patricia Neale and…

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Band Euchre Winners

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 January 1953 · page 1

The winners of the euchre held at the Band Hall on Saturday were: Ladies,. Mrs. Handley 1st, Mrs. Clifton, Mrs. Luhrs and…

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Tumut Town Band

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 16 January 1953 · page 1

The Popular Matron Committee of the Tumut Town Band has been so busy this month that the monthly meeting has been…

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Anniversary Night Dance

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 January 1953 · page 1

Anniversary Night, January 26, promises to be an outstanding night, of dancing at the Cabaret Hall. The 50/50 Dance Club have…

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C.c.y.m. Concert

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 January 1953 · page 1

The Wattle Hill Group will give a concert at the C.C.Y.M. Hall on Thursday night next, January 22, in aid of the C.C.Y.M. Social…

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Rannock Pubic School Pupils’ Concert and Xmas Tree

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 16 January 1953 · page 4

For their final function for 1952, on the evening of Thursday, December 18, the pupils of the Rannock Pubic School presented in the school a large bracket of favourite songs…

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Play the Ball [?]Ule Amended

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 19 January 1953 · page 8

A special [?]eneral meeting of the northern Rugby League club at Leeds (England) decided by 22 votes to seven to…

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Plaza Theatre "An American in Paris"

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1953 · page 2

The brilliant music of George Gershwin provides the melodic background for "An American in Paris," which stars Gene Kelly with an…

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Play Centre Concert Tomorrow

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1953 · page 3

The 50-odd children from the Wagga Play Centre who will take part in the play centre's annual concert…

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A.B.C concert meeting tonight

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1953 · page 2

The inaugural meeting of subscribers and potential subscribers to the Australian Broadcasting Commission's first series of Wagga Celebrity Recitals will be held tonight at the…

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Euchre in Band Hall

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 January 1953 · page 2

Following are the winners of the regular euchre tourneys held in the Band Hall. Saturday last: Ladies, Mrs…

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