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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1943

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Special Attraction at Victory Theatre

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1943 · page 4

The management or the "Victory" Theatre. Blackheath, takes pleasure in presenting another exclusive attraction on Saturday, August 7, at 2.15 and 8…

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Katoomba Boys Score Well in Band Contest Recruits Wanted to Fill the Ranks

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 27 August 1943 · page 1

Owing to Drum Major Bill Hynes going into the army and Brian Butterfield awaiting his call-up for the R.A.A.F., and three or four more boys…

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Band Flashes

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 3 September 1943 · page 2

Alan Hawkins, one of our old band boys, since joining the A.I.F. has become a tough guy; so tough, in fact, that he is how game enough to take…

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Band Flashes

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 4

Yet another boy has joined the forces! Ron Pearce is now awaiting his call-up for the R.A.A.F., and is the second band boy to join in three…

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Victory Dance at Mount Victoria

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 4

A very successful A.L.P. Victory Dance was held at Mt. Victoria on Saturday last, organised by the Mt. Victoria branch of the A.L.P. Mr…

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Band Flashes

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 3

Home on leave last week-end was Private Bill Hynes. Before going into camp Bill was Drum-Major, but forfeited his rank when exchanging the…

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Band Flashes

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 4

It has been decided to form a Wingers' Club among members of the Boys' Band. There has been great competition of late for pride of place…

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Special Midnight Show at Savoy Theatre Sunday, October 3

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 2

Rhythm, romance and riotous fun are the basic ingredients of the entertainment dish presented…

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Band Flashes

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 8 October 1943 · page 2

Old band boys home on leave during the week were Privates Ray Halls, Bill Hynes, Gordon Adams and Fred Harris…

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Katoomba Boys Score Well in Band Contest

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 8 October 1943 · page 2

Katoomba Boys' Band was congratulated by the Adjudicator (Mr. Charles Coughlin) at Kurri Kurri Band Contest last Saturday, on…

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Juvenile Prize Winners in Fancy Dress Ball At Katoomba

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 8 October 1943 · page 1

The fancy dress juvenile ball held at the Katoomba Town Hall on Friday last proved one of the most successful functions of its kind held in Katoomba…

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Two Special Features Coming to Savoy Theatre

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 19 November 1943 · page 2

Theatre patrons have a long programme of outstanding entertainment features listed for their enjoyment at the Savoy Theatre, Katoomba,…

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Band Flashes

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 10 December 1943 · page 4

Members of the Band appreciate the generous action of ex-Alderman Bill Bailey in granting the use of the Burlington ballroom and orchestra free of…

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