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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

1,746 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 88

Great Effort on Behalf of Band "Portland Capers of 1940"

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 6

The musical revue, "Portland Capers of 1940," staged by the Portland Unions Town Band in the Crystal Theatre on Friday night, was the…

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Mammoth Canvas Theatre Opening in Bathurst on Thursday, February 29

National Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 6

Having expended £10,000 in the biggest touring theatrical outfit ever to tour the Commonwealth in order to provide country amusement lovers…

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Far West Concert

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 9

To raise funds, to help the Far West Children's Health Scheme continue its work of providing health services for all country children,…

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Red Cross Ball

National Advocate · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 2

It was decided to hold a Red Cross Ball on Wednesday April 17, at a meeting of the Bathurst Branch of the Red Cross Society yesterday…

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At the Pictures Trades Hall

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 2

Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland are the featured players in "Love Finds Andy Hardy," the principal attraction at the Trades Hall…

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Burlington Theatre "Unexpected Father"— "Conspiracy"

National Advocate · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 6

The current programme at the Burlington Theatre, Consisting of "Hollywood Cavaleade," with Alice Faye Don Ameehe and other well known firm…

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Mammoth Canvas Theatre In Bathurst on Thursday Next

National Advocate · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 6

Something succulent is promised Bathurst Amusement lovers with the advent of Lennons famous production Revue Company who are to…

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Mammoth Canvas Theatre. Opening in Orange on Monday, February 26

Leader · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 4

Having expended £10,000 in the biggest louring [?]rical [?] even to tour the Commonwealth in order to provide country announcement [?]…

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Guioof Lodge Dance

National Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 2

The G.U.I.O.O.F. Lodge will hold it monthly dance in the Walshaw Hall on Tuesday night next. Members are invited to attend these…

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Theatre Molong

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 12

Presents this Friday and Saturday two very excellent dramas, Robert Montgomery and Rosalind Russell in "Fast and Loose," also Fred…

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Benefit Dance for Deserving Case

National Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 2

A benefit dance for the mother of the Mr. Colin Murray, who died under tragie circumstances recently, will be held at the Walshaw Hall on…

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Burlington Theatre "Unexpected Father" Conspiracy"

National Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 3

A particularly attractive programme will have its initial screening at the Burlington matinee this afternoon, both attractions being…

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Far West Concert

National Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 2

The Far West Children's Health Scheme movement will conduct a concert at Walshaw Hall on Monday, March 14, and the east will include…

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At the Pictures Theatre Royal

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 2

"A Window in London" will continue its season in the Theatre Royal to-night. The featured players are Michael Redgrave, Sally Grey and…

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Burlington Theatre "Unexpected Father" "Conspiracy"

National Advocate · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 3

The splendid double features programme which opened at the Burlington on Saturday attracted big audiences, and all appeared to have…

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Mammoth Canvas Theatre Opening in Lithgow

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 2

Having expended £10,000 in the biggest touring theatrical outfit ever to tour the Commonwealth in order to provide country amusement lovers…

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Grecian Ball Profit. Over £74 for Charities

Leader · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 1

The Orange Development Society and the Orange War and Patriotic Fund will, together, benefit to the extent of £74 17 4,…

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Canvas Theatre Coming to Bathurst Lennon's Revue Co

National Advocate · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 3

Coming to Bathurst on Thursday February 29. Lennon's big production Revue Company has a fine reputation [?] neighboring districts, where it has…

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War Theatre May Be Widened

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 3

The well-known journalist, Giovanni Ensaido, in an article in "In Telegrafe" states that the files are facing the necessity of widening the theatre of the war, because they are no longer convinced that the time factor is working in their favor. The Commander or the British forces…

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Burlington Theatre "Rose Marie"—barricade"

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 4

At the Burlington Theatre to-night commencing at 7.45 will be the final screening of the current programme, with "Unexpected Father," an…

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