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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1953

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Local and General Shamrock Dance

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 16 March 1953 · page 2

Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day, and it's a great day for the Irish! It will be a great night for all who attend the…

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Visiting Artists for St. Patrick’s Night Concert

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 16 March 1953 · page 7

In the Gundagai Theatre tomorrow (Tuesday) night, visiting artists as well as local stars will appear…

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With the Navy in Korea Leeton boy sends pictures of ice

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 March 1953 · page 2

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Co[?]liusen have received a number of photos from their son, O/D Don, who is on board the Australian warship…

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Friday Night's Orchestral Concert

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 17 March 1953 · page 3

There was a full house at the Town Hall on Friday night when Cootamundra had the good fortune to hear the Sydney…

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Two Fine Funs for Broadway Mid-Week Show at Local Theatre

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 18 March 1953 · page 6

Two fine pictures will be presented at the Broadway Theatre to-night and again on Thursday night…

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Bright St. Patrick's Day Concert

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 March 1953 · page 2

The highlight of an outstanding Irish concert held last night at St. Joseph's Hall was a talk on Ireland by Father Duck, in honor of St. Patrick's Day. All performers were of high…

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Plaza Theatre "Double Crossbones"

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 19 March 1953 · page 1

Pretty Gwen O'Connor, wife of comedian Donald O'Connor, served as a technical adviser for love scenes involving her husband and Helena…

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St. Patrick’s Night Concert Pleases

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 19 March 1953 · page 2

An appreciative audience welcomed the varied entertainment offered by visiting and local artists the St. Patrick’s night…

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Band Euchre

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 March 1953 · page 6

The prize winners at the Band Euchre on Saturday night were: Ladies, Mrs. Dewar 1, Mrs. Hopley Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Marsh and…

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Tumut Town Band

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 20 March 1953 · page 1

The March Committee meeting of the Band was held in the bandroom on Friday, 13th inst. In the absence of the chairman…

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Batlow Diggers' Ball

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 20 March 1953 · page 6

Streamers red, white and blue were suspended from the ceiling of the Batlow Literary Institute for the occasion of the Diggers'…

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Grand Coronation Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 20 March 1953 · page 2

The Town Hall Catering Equipment Committee is going to have a busy few days unpacking and sorting out sixteen…

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Montreal Theatre "The Frogman"

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 20 March 1953 · page 3

As its title implies, "The Frogman," which opens to-night at the Montreal Theatre, is a strange and exciting film. Taking the little-known story of the…

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Back to Childhood ball at Dormitory Hall

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 March 1953 · page 2

The Back to Childhood Ball staged at the Dormitory Hall on Wednesday night, attracted a very large attendance…

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Matong Mechanics’ Institute Ball Meeting (From our Correspondent)

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 20 March 1953 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Matong Mechanics’s Institute was held recently when…

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St. Patrick’s Night; Ganmain Debutantes’ Ball A Brilliant Success

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 20 March 1953 · page 4

The annual St. Patrick’s Night Ball at Ganmain on Tuesday night was distinguished again by the presentation of debutantes fro His Lordship the…

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St. Patrick's concert Packed House Welcomes Visiting Artistes Every Item Warmly Applauded

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 March 1953 · page 2

When the Very Rev. Dean Lacey, at the conclusion of one of the finest concerts ever staged here, expressed his…

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Plaza Theatre "Detective Story" on

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 23 March 1953 · page 2

Unable to choose between a home and a career, beautiful Eleanor Parker decided the easiest solution would be to gun for both. One happy…

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Splendid Films at the Broadway Outstanding Pictures For This Week

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 23 March 1953 · page 2

Again to-night at the Broadway, Lavender Hill Mob and Glory Alley will be presented…

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Urana St. Patrick's Ball

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 24 March 1953 · page 1

The first ball of the season was held at Urana on St. Patrick's night. The event was a most successful one. The committee were…

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