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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Successful Social Last Night's P. & C. Dance

The Young Chronicle · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 2

The popularity of the fortnightly flannel dances, being conducted by Mrs. F. Black on behalf of the Young P. and C. Association, was…

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War Appeal Concert

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 4

The Goulburn Gloom Chasers will present on All Star Variety at Tarago and Windellama on March 2 and 16, respectively, in aid of the Goulburn…

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Liberty Theatre

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 2

At the Liberty Theatre to-night (Monday), Tuesday and Wednesday, Deanna Durbin stars in her latest picture, “First Love,” which has had…

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Memorial Hall Grand Re-opening Ball

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 2

A grand re-opening public ball will be held in the Memorial Hall on Friday, March 8 next, to celebrate the re-opening of the remodelled…

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Fire Brigade Dance

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 2

To raise funds to assist in sending the members of the Young Fire Brigade to the next annual fire brigades' demonstration, which it is thought…

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Band Recital Drew Large Attendance

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 2

The popularity of the recitals that the band is giving regularly in Carrington Park on Sunday nights was well illustrated by the large crowd at…

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St. Patrick's Concert

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 2

Arrangements for the annual St. Patrick's concert were made at a meeting held after devotion in St. Mary's Church on Sunday night. The…

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Convent Concert

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 1

The "Cock Robin" item which proved so popular at the annual Convent concert at the end of last year will be repeated at a concert to be given…

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Anglican Ball Attendance Disappoints at Golspie Function

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 1

The annual Church of England ball was held in the Golspie Hall on Friday night. Socially it was a great success all those present…

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Lennon's Canvas Theatre Here To-morrow and

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 2

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

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McCORMICK & Fields Renowned Instrumentalists for Saturday's Concert

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 6

For their Sydney artists at the community singing concert being held this Saturday night at Crookwell, in the School of Arts,…

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Liberty Theatre

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 2

At the Liberty Theatre on Friday and Saturday, George Raft, Claire Trevor, Henry Armetta and Victor Jury appear in “I Stole a Million,”…

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Memorial Hall Grand Ball Next Month Official Opening of New Additions

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 2

The Soldiers’ Memorial and Literary Institute Council is holding a grand public ball in the Memorial Hall on Friday,, March 8, to mark…

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Band in the Park

The Young Chronicle · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 2

The Young Town and District Band will give another recital in Carrington Park on Sunday night, commencing at 8.30…

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Whirlwind Tennis Tournament in Aid of Band Funds

The Burrowa News · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 6

Despite warm weather, a very successful and enjoyable whirlwind tournament was conducted on Wednesday afternoon last. The…

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"Honeymoon in Bali" Empire Theatre To-Morrow

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 3

When a smart, smug woman department store executive, who prizes her feminine independence above all else, meets a carefree, adventurous…

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First Birthday 2Wg Women's Club Dance and Euchre Party Nets £4 for Charity

The Young Chronicle · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 2

Members of the Young branch of 2WG Radio Club last night celebrated the first anniversary of the founding of the branch by…

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Liberty Theatre

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 2

At the Liberty Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday, Myrna Loy, Tyrone Power and George Brent star in the Regent Theatre record breaker…

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"Dr. Christian" Empire Theatre To-Morrow

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 2

"Meet Doctor Christian," the first in a projected new series of films starring Jean Hersholt, comes to the Empire Theatre…

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Court Captain Was Kept Busy Good Roll-up for Tennis Opening Jolly Dance Topped Off Programme

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Burrangong Tennis Club of Young, Ltd., will not be held for a couple of days, but the playing…

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