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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Strand Theatre Bargain Night Attractions "Swift Vengeance"

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 2

How a young police officer solves the secret of a big city crime wave and rescues the girl he loves through the loyalty and alertness of a trained…

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£50 for Bush Nursing Assn. Sports and Ball at Bribbaree BRIBBAREE

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 4

A profit of approximately £50 was realised from the sports and bell, held at Bribbaree on Wednesday afternoon and night in aid of the Bush Nursing…

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May Disband Strutters' Concert Party Meeting To-morrow Night

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 4

A meeting of vital importance concerning the futures activities of the Crookwell Strutters' Concert Party, will be held at the…

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Community Concert Alfred Wilmore Will Sing Joe Lawman as Entertainer

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 4

A community isnging concert will be conducted in the School of Arts, Hall, Crookwell, on Saturday week, 27th January, by…

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Join the Band!

The Young Chronicle · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 2

"What use would I be in a band?" You say, "I don't play any instrument although at times I do create a bit of discord-- perhaps…

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Dance at Kingsvale

The Young Chronicle · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 2

Dancing enthusiasts are reminded that on Friday night next, there is to be a monster dance in the Kingsvale Memorial Hall in aid of Red Cross…

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P. and C. Flannel Dance

The Young Chronicle · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 2

Readers are reminded of the Young Parents and Citizens' flannel dance, to be held in the Masonic Hall on Thursday next, 25th inst., when there…

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Local and General Band in the Park

The Young Chronicle · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 2

The Young Town and District Band will render a programme of music in Carrington Gardens on Sunday evening, commencing at 8.30…

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Liberty Theatre

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

At the Liberty Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday Irene Dunne stars in “When To-morrow Comes,” supported by “The Cowboy…

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7th Light Horse Most Successful Farewell Dance Need for Such Assistance

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

An exceptionally successful dance for the members of the Yass Light Horse was held at Collins’ Building on Friday night. The net proceeds…

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Bright Band Music

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 2

The Young Town and District Band played in Carrington Gardens on Sunday night. It was the first recital for several weeks. With a strong wind…

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Strand Theatre "Dark Victory" Tues., Wed., Thurs

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 5

"Dark Victory," the Wagner Bros. picture which opens at the Strand Theatre to-night, presents Bette Davis as the ill-starred heroine of…

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Candid Comment Some New Pictures Are Given To The Critics

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 3

"The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex" (Warner Bros.) demonstrates' the wear and tear on royal nerves when an ageing, amorous Queen falls in love with a vain, person able young nobleman whose head she must cut off if she…

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Amy Rochelle Coming Saturday Night's Concert Jack Arnold, Too

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 3

The management of 2GN, Goulburn, has advised that there has been a slight alteration in the artists for the community singing…

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Liberty Theatre

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 2

At the Liberty Theatre on Friday and Saturday Ga[?]y Cooper, Ray Milland and Robert Preston star in a fine talkie, “Beau Geste.” The…

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On with the Ball

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 2

The fire did not burn Hume Park out. The Aquatic Carnival will be held according to schedule on Monday next,…

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Liberty Theatre Principal: H. L. Phillips

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 3

The cinema is one of the pleasanter diversions of the hurry and bustle of everyday life. To enjoy a good film is to enjoy life in the fullest Sense…

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Band at the Baths

The Young Chronicle · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 2

The Young Town and District Band will play at the Municipal baths on Sunday afternoon next. An attractive programme has been prepared…

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Band Euchre Party Final Game of Series

The Burrowa News · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 2

The final of the series of euchre games was played in the Band Rotunda on Monday night last, and resulted in a draw between Mesdames…

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Hot Night for Flannel Dance Successful Effort By P. and C. Assn. 150 Dancers Attend

The Young Chronicle · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 1

In spite of last night's humidity, a crowd estimated at 150 attended the Young Parents and Citizens Association flannel dance, held in…

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