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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1954

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Public Helps Pay Cost of Visiting Band

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 29 April 1954 · page 1

The sub-branch of the R.S.L. has received several donations from the public, who appreciated the sub-branch's action in…

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Wallaroobie Red Cross Successful Ball (By the Publicity Officer)

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Thursday 29 April 1954 · page 4

Members present at the April meeting of the Wallaroobie red Cross Society numbered twelve…

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D. G. Padman to Open Blue and Gold Ball at Tooma

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 29 April 1954 · page 3

It is learned that Mr. D. G. Padman, member for Albury, will fly from Brisbane to open the Country Women's Association ball…

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Mr. George Ball

Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 May 1954 · page 2

The death occurred of Mr. George Ball at Lockhart on Friday, April 23. Mr. George Ball, of French Park, died…

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Central School Annual Ball

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1954 · page 1

The school annual juvenile ball held in the Memorial Hall, Lockhart, on Monday last, was an outstanding success, financially and…

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Nobody Got the Ball in This Tussle

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1954 · page 8

THEY ALL MISSED the ball. An incident in last Saturday Australian Rules game at Bolton Park between Wagga and Henty. Henty won the match…

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Big Profit From Ball at Junee Reefs. Many Beautiful Frocks Worn

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 5 May 1954 · page 6

Although the crowd was not as large as anticipated the annual Junee Reefs-Ivor Hall ball last week was an…

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No Gallery for St. Luke's Ball Important Decision For Monday's Big Show

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 5 May 1954 · page 4

The gallery will not be open for spectators at the annual St. Luke's Church of England Ball which will be held in the…

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Queen at Ball

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 May 1954 · page 2

VALETTA (Malta), Wed. (A.A.P.): Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh last night attended a…

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Police Ball for Wagga Ambulance

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 May 1954 · page 2

There will be prizes for the best couples in old time dances at the Police Ball in the Kyeamba Smith Hall on…

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Poor Attendance at Annual Hosptal Ball

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 6 May 1954 · page 1

For the second year in succession the Gundagai Annual Hospital Ball failed to draw other than a small number of…

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Anglican Ball Sets Very High Standard

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 6 May 1954 · page 2

A tastefully decorated hall, the presentation of seven debutantes to the High Commissioner for Canada, a delicious supper and a happy crowd all contributed to make the annual Church of England ball, held in the…

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Colorful Catholic Ball Had Unusual Setting

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 May 1954 · page 2

St. Michael's Parish Ball, held last night at the Kyeamba Smith Hall, was one of the most colorful ever seen in Wagga This ball was the first presentation ball of the year…

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Band Concert Yanco Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 2

Leeton District Band will give a band recital in the Yanco Hall next Sunday night. As Bandmaster Mr. Annesley hopes to move…

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GANMAIN C.W.A. Debutante Ball Successful And Enjoyable Function

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 3

The reception of debutantes by Mr. D. Fairbairn, D.F.C., M.A., M.P., at the recent Ganmain C.W.A…

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Tumut Festival Ball Nine Debutantes Presented to Sir John Northcott

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 4

The Festival Ball, held in the Tumut Show Pavilion on Wednesday night, attracted between 400 and 500 people who witnessed the presentation of nine young…

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Catholic Ball at Narrandera

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 May 1954 · page 6

The Bishop of Wagga (Dr. F. A. Henschke) officially opened the annual Catholic Ball held in the R.S.L. hall at Narrandera on Tuesday…

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Great Footballers Soon Coming to Wagga Pen pictures of Great Britain Rugby League tourists

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 May 1954 · page 8

Claimed to be the greatest football team in the world, the Greet Britain side of Rugby League, will play at Wagga on May 26. Following are "pen pictures" of the players. E. CAHILL (Rochdale…

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Far West Ball Tonight

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1954 · page 2

A special squad of expert interior decorators journeyed to Stockinbingal to carry out colorful decorations for the Far West…

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Galore Anglicans Hold Successful Ball

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 11 May 1954 · page 2

Members of the Galore Church of England were favoured with a large attendance for the annual ball held in the Galore Hall on…

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