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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 3 of 88

At the Pictures Trades Hall

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 2

The singing star, Deanna Durbin, receives her first screen kiss in the delightful musical romance, "First Love," to be shown at the Trades…

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Burlington Theatre "Susannah of the Mounties"; "A Christmas Carol"

National Advocate · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 1

To-night will mark final screening of the current programme at the Burlington and for those desirous of seeing the principal attraction "The…

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Theatre Molong

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 15

Deriving drama from the ever changing world affairs of to-day, "The Sun Never Sets," unfolds the story, and will be presented at this theatre…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 14

The usual euchre party and dance took place in the School of Arts on Saturday night. The attendance was not large, due perhaps to the fact of…

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Burlington Theatre "Susannah of Thr Mounties" "A Christmas Carol"

National Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 2

Particularly attractive for all audiences is the new programme which opera at the Burlington matinee this afternoon, and as both pictures are…

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Killed By Cricket Ball BRISBANE

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 1

DONALD, Inger (10), son of the Pastor of the Lutheran Church, was struck on the head by a cricket ball while playing with his elder…

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Burlington Theatre "Susannah of the Mounties" "A Christmas Carol"

National Advocate · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 4

The current programme at the Burlington Theatre opened to big houses at both sessions on Saturday, and as is of a particularly high standard it…

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Cudgegong Concert

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 4

THE Limestone Methodists at their recent meeting decided to celebrate their annual Harvest Festival in the Cudgegong Hall on…

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Radio Concert an Irish Night Attracts Record Attendance

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 4

There was a record attendance at the radio concert by Station 2LT in the Theatre Royal on Friday night, when a very fine programme was…

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Jazz Dance Party

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 2

A jazz dance party will be held, in the Masonic Hall on Saturday night. Coles' orchestra has been engaged, and Misses D. Lenthall and M…

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Burlington Theatre "Susannah of the Mounties" "A Christmas Carol"

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 1

The final screening of the current programme at the Burlington Theatre will be tonight commencing at 8 p.m From every viewpoint the programme…

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Anniversary Night Dance

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 2

A gala dance will be held in the Walshaw Hall on Monday night. anuary 29 (Anniversary night). Monty's orchestra has been…

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Burlington Theatre "On Borrowed Time": "Rlondie Meets the Boss"

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 4

The [?] Roadway stage s[?] "On Bathurst Tune" has been b[?] to [?] by M[?] G[?] M[?] in a picture [?]…

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2Lt Concert at Rydal

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 2

The radio concert at Rydal last night proved to be a successful function, and was well attended. Barry, Jimmy and Peter, of 2LT,…

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Band and Patriotic Carnival

National Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 2

A carnival to be conducted by the Bathurst District Band and the Bathurst and District Patriotic and War Fund in front of the Court…

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Bathurst Band in Debt

National Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 2

The Bathurst District Band has gone into debt for the first time in its history to the extent of nearly £500 fir new instruments, and…

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Bylong Red Cross Ball

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 5

Saturday, January 20th, is the date set down for the big Bylong Red Cross ball, to be held in the Bylong Hall. A large crowd of…

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Portland News Continued Portland Band Public Recitals Appreciated

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 5

Programmes of a high standard have been presented in Seville Park by the Portland Unions Town Band on Sunday nights in recent weeks…

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Burlington Theatre Die Meets the Boss"

National Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 5

Splendid audiences attended hot sessions at the Burlington Theatre yesterday for the opening screening of a new programme with " On…

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Famous Violinist To Make Country Tour For A.B.C. Dorati Engaged For Series of Concerts Wilfred Thomas Returning

National Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 2

In addition to the celebrity artists already signed up to visit Australia this year for the Australian Broadcasting Commission—the two…

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