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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

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Talkie Talk. Macquarie Theatre. Campbelltown. “The Young Mr. Pitt.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 April 1944 · page 4

In his first role since his unforgettable “Mr. Chips,” Robert Donat stirs his audience with his forthright portrayal of “The Young Mr. Pitt,”…

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Dance and Euchre Party

The Picton Post · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 6

Another successful dance and euchre tournament, organised on this occasion by Mesdames Nolan and Farrell, in aid of St. Patrick's School building fund…

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Talkie Talk. Macquarie Theatre. Campbelltown.“his Butler’s Sister,”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 4

Universal’s gay new comedy drama showing this Saturday, matinee and night, also Monday flight, definitely proves that director Frank Borzage…

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Talkie Talk. Macquarie Theatre. “Holy Matrimony.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 4

Fun and laughter abound in “Holy Matrimony,” the hilarious new 20th Century—Fox picture showing this Saturday, Matinee and night…

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Beverley Park. Grand Concert in Aid of the Beverley Park Home for Crippled Children

The Campbelltown News · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 1

In the Presbyterian Hall on Thursday evening, 4th May, under the auspices of the Campbelltown Male Voice Choir, a splendid concert has…

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Talkie Talk. Macquaree Theatre. “The Black Swan.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 5 May 1944 · page 6

Tyrone Power and Maureen O’Hara are romantically teamed for the first time in 20th Century-Fox’s Tehnicolour film version of Rafael…

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Tahmoor a [?] F Concert

The Picton Post · Thursday 11 May 1944 · page 2

The first performance by the [?]ahmoor Dramatic Society members was given on Saturday nigh[?] 6th, in aid of…

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Talkie Talk. Macquarie Theatre. “Claudia.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 6

Dorothy McGuire, Robert Young, and Ina Claire are the featured playess in “Claudia,” showing this Saturday, matinee and night, also Monday…

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Talkie Talk. Macquarie Theatre. “The More the Merrier.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 4

Co-starring Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea and Charles Coburn, “The More The Merrier” showing this Saturday, Matinee and night, also Monday night…

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Concert

The Campbelltown News · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 1

The Made Voice Choir is to be highly commended for the excellent Concert they gave on Thursday, 4th Inst., in the Presbyterian School…

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Red Cross Air Race Dance

The Picton Post · Thursday 25 May 1944 · page 2

The enthusiastic and energetic pilot, Mrs. J. Isgar, of the Picton 'plane in the Red Cross Air Race to Geneva and back…

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First Ball of the Season

The Picton Post · Thursday 25 May 1944 · page 3

The first local ball for quite a long time will take place in the Shire Hall, Picton, on Friday (to-morrow) night, and…

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Concert at Qv Home

The Picton Post · Thursday 25 May 1944 · page 1

Taking advantage of the advent of some particularly outstanding talent among newcomers at the Sanatorium, the…

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Methodist Church Concert

The Campbelltown News · Friday 26 May 1944 · page 1

A most enjoyable evening was held in the Presbyterian Church Hall last Thursday the 11th inst., when the Methodist Girls’ Comrades presented…

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Catholic Ball Bright and Successful Function

The Picton Post · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 2

The Catholic Ball, in aid of St. Patrick's School Building Fund, was held in the Shire Hall, Picton, on Friday night…

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Talkie Talk. Macquarie Theatre. “Hello Frisco, Hello,”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 2 June 1944 · page 4

Alice Faye, John Payne and Jack Oakie are the featured players in “Hello Frisco, Hello,” showing this Saturday, matinee and night, also on…

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Talkie Talk. Macquarie Theatre. “Wintertime..”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 4

Sonja Henie, queen of the [?], is the star of “Wintertime,” 20th Century-Fox’s spectacular musical, showing this Saturday, matinee and night…

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Invasion Ships, Guns & BOMBERS. (British Official Pictures.)

The Campbelltown News · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 4

ALLIED LANDING FORCES. LOADING MOSQUITO BOMBER with 1,000lb Bomb. SHERMAN TANKS MANNED BY BRITISHERS. H.M.S. WARSPOITE’S 15inch GUNS…

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Talkie Talk. Macquarie Theatre. “Crazy House.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 16 June 1944 · page 4

Olsen and Johnson major funsters of stage and screen, are starring in this most lasish movie comedy, showing this Satuday, Matinee and…

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Air Race Dance

The Picton Post · Thursday 22 June 1944 · page 2

The Shire Hall was the scene of gaiety and the mecca of those in search of a good night's dancing, when the final…

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