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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

884 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 12 of 45

Old-time Ball Gathering At Tarago

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 3

TARAGO: Much success rewarded the old-time ball held here on Friday night last. The event, which was the…

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Led Him a Dance “Deaf and Dumb” Politician

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 1

Mr. Tom Collins has often told the : following story against himself— and always tells it well. Tom was on a visit to the Northern…

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Grand Concert a Bright and First Glass Entertainment

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 4

Although rain fell intermittently on Friday night last, the Mechanics' Institute, Harden, was packed: the occasion being…

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3rd Battalion Dance

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 7

A Welcome Home dance. at which the militia troops recently in camp at Glenfield will be entertained, will be held in the Southern Cross Hall…

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Church of England Annual Ball

The Burrowa News · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 2

The annual Ball, in aid of the local Church of England, will be held on Friday, 3rd May. The Gloomchaser' Orchestra has been engaged and…

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Bribbaree B.n.a. Ball

The Young Chronicle · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 8

There was a fairly large crowd at the ball held in St. Columba's Hall, Bribbaree, on Wednesday night, in aid of Bush Nursing Association…

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Hedgehog as Golf Hazard Ball Lodges on Back

The Burrowa News · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 1

AUCKLAND (N.Z.),Sunday: When playing in an open golf tournament at Waitikiri, H. Dawson, of the Harewood Club, drove a good…

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Liberty Theatre

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 2

At the Liberty Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday, Helen Twelve-trees stars in the Australian racing drama, “thoroughbred,” supported…

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A Modern Picture Theatre

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 2

The advantages of a modern picture theatre are now being fully enjoyed by patrons at the Liberty Theatre. On these cold nights the…

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Empire Theatre Mining Story Holds Interest

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 6

After a lengthy absence, ebony-faced Paul Robeson has returned to the screen and in the Capad presentation, "The Proud Valley,"…

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Big Crowd Expected at Show Sports and Ball Name The Heifer May Be Polo Too

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 2

The Yass P, and A. Association is making every effort to ensure a large attendance at the show sports and ball, to be held…

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Concert at Taralga

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 1

On Monday evening next the "Wandering Minstrels" and their Marionettes will journey to. Taralga and give a performance there in and…

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Kenmore Dance Sydney Riflemen Welcomed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 4

The Kenmore Village Hall was crowded on Saturday evening, when a welcome dance was tendered to members of the…

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M.G.C. ACTIVITIES Concert Postponed (Notes by "Standard Bearer.")

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 2

Our meeting last week was again held on Thursday night and owing to the fact that one or two of our musical members were absent, our…

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Reunion Ball Next Monday Night First-class Orchestra

Yass Tribune-Courier · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 2

On Monday night next, 29th April, the much awaited Reunion Ball will take place at the Memorial Hall…

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Liberty Theatre

Yass Tribune-Courier · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 2

Thursday night is bargain night at the Liberty Theatre and Fred Mac-Murray and Ray Milland star in “Men With Wings,” supported by…

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MURRUMBATEMAN Hospital Auxiliary Dance and Euchre Party

Yass Tribune-Courier · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 1

Following the recent bounteous rains with the consequent improvement in the general outlook much local interest has been aroused by a…

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Old Operating Theatre Now Staff Dining Room

Yass Tribune-Courier · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 2

The Chairman of the Hospital Board, Dir. Wells, stated at last Friday night’s meeting that the old operating theatre at the District…

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Central Heating in New Liberty Theatre Entertainment in Comfort

Yass Tribune-Courier · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 1

The central heating plant at the Liberty Theatre is one of the most modern units installed in this State. The work was carried out by the…

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Music in Oueer Parts of the World Studied by Wilfred Thomas Chinese Orchestra's Terrific Din

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 3

DURING the past ten years, Wilfred Thomas, the Sydney baritone who recently returned from abroad under contract to the Australian Broadcasting Commission, has been roaming the world…

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