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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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£50 Reduction Race Club Balance Ball Privileges the Cause

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 4

The statement that the free use of members' privileges in connection with the annual ball had been the principal cause in the…

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Members' Privileges Invitations to Race Club Ball Altered Rule Makes Reduction

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 3

In the hope that a reduced credit balance would not recur next year, the Crookwell and District Amateur Picnic Race…

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The Talkies Crown Theatre Saturday & Monday (May 27-29) The Drum

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 3

British history and tradition have always been a rich field for motion picture exploitation. The tide of patriotism mounts higher while the…

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Coronation Theatre

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 4

“The Flying Hostess,” which drew capacity houses in Sydney, will be shown at the Coronation Theatre at Gunning next Saturday afternoon…

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Annual Hospital Ball

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 1

Tin Sixteenth Annual Ball in aid of the local District Hospital, will take place on Wednesday, June 7th, 1939, followed by a Fancy Dress…

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TOWRANG Hospital Ball Profit

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 1

TOWRANG: The recent ball in aid of the Goulburn District Hospital funds returned a profit of £6/6/. The ball, which was organised by…

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Local and General the Liberty Theatre

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 2

To settle “kerbstone” arguments— the Liberty Theatre is planned to seat 700 people…

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Hume Tennis Club New Building Opened At Dance on Monday Night

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 2

Mr. O. E. Starr, President and “Father” of the Hume Tennis Club, declared the new clubhouse officially open at a dance…

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The Crazy Dance Under Auspices of C.w.a. Most Enjoyable Function

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 1

The mere fact of an entertainment of any description being sponsored by the local branch of the Country Women's Association is, sufficient…

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Band Euchre Party

The Burrowa News · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 5

A successful euchre party, in aid of the Boorowa Town and District Band, was held in the Band Rotunda on Tuesday night last. Although…

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M.u. Grand Ball

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 29 May 1939 · page 2

Dancers are reminded that the M.U. Grand Ball will be held next Monday night and it is anticipated it will be one of the most popular…

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Heard and Seen At the Dance

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 29 May 1939 · page 4

"Shall we waltz?" "It's all the same to me." "Yes, I've noticed that." Wives Please Note!…

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Memorial Hall Theatre “Kentucky” on Tuesday and Wednesday Tex, Morton in Person Friday on Night

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 29 May 1939 · page 2

On Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the Memorial Hall Theatre Richard Green and Loretta Young will appear in “Kentucky,” the all…

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Butterfly Ball

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 4

Held in aid of the two Catholic Or[?]hanges in Goulburn, the annual Butterfly Ball will be held in the Broadway Theatre on Monday. June…

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Tear-Gas Bomb In Theatre Twenty Persons Treated Later In Hospital

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 5

LONDON, Monday: Twenty persons were taken to hospital following the explosion of a tear gas bomb in a theatre in…

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To-night's Dance

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 31 May 1939 · page 2

Members of the Light Car Troop and Goulburn V.A.D. will combine in holding another dance at the Regent Club to-night. Previous…

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Bigga Diggers & Red Cross Ball

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 31 May 1939 · page 3

It is said that all traffic will lead in the direction of Bigga on Friday night, next, June 2nd; the renowned Harden -Murrumburrah…

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Make Pictures for Many More Years

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 31 May 1939 · page 5

As far as I can see at this moment, I think that Shirley will go on making pictures for many more years. That is, she will…

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"Snake Gully" Ball Door Takings £65 BINDA C. OF E.'s Fine Effort

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 31 May 1939 · page 3

Enhancing its reputation for providing something bright and amusing when it wishes to raise funds, the Binda Church of…

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Gunning Diggers' Triumph Big Crowd at "Hop Over" Ball Red Cross Ladies Excelled

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 31 May 1939 · page 8

"Anticipations fully realised," was the sign that might have been hung over the entrance to the Gunning Industrial Hall on Friday night last, when the local Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League held its…

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