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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

78 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 3 of 4

Talkie Talk. Macquarie Theatre. “The North Star.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 4

The effect of a band of Russian guerillas to revenge themselves on the Nazi forces who have destroyed their village and tortured their…

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St. John's Parish Ball

Camden News · Thursday 29 June 1944 · page 2

On Tuesday night last, in surroundings which left nothing to be desired, the Church of England Ball was held in the Agricultural Hall, under the…

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Talkie Talk. Macquarie Theatre. “Guadalcanal Diary.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 30 June 1944 · page 4

Guadalcanal, a name virtually unknown two years fo, but today as familiar as Kalamazoo, is destined to rank in Marine history with The…

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Talkie Talk. Macquarie Theatre. “San Demetrio-london.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 4

No praise is too high for the magnificent qualities of Earling Studios’ picture to be screened this Saturday, matinee and night, also Monday night…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Picton Post · Thursday 13 July 1944 · page 2

The euchre party and dance held in the Shire Hall on Friday night, was well attended, the proceeds being devoted to…

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Talkie Talk. Macquarie Theatre Campbelltown. “Heaven Can Wait.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 July 1944 · page 4

Nothing’s sacred when Ernst Lubitsch gives that grand new touch to the gay old ’nineties! That in a nutshell, is the saucy,…

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Bowlers' Ball

Camden News · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 1

One of the most successful social functions held in Camden for some time was the initial ball held by the Camden Bowling Club, taking place…

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Successful Concert

The Picton Post · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 2

A large and appreciative audience attended the concert given by the Tahmoor Dramatic Club, assisted by Picton…

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Talkie Talk. Macquarie Theatre Campbelltown. “The Sullivans.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 July 1944 · page 4

Thomas Mitchell and Ann Baxter are the featured players in this picture, showing this Saturday, matinee and night, also Monday night…

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Talkie Talk. Macquarie Theatre Campbelltown. “Mr. Lucky.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 28 July 1944 · page 4

Giving Clary Grant his first solo starring picture, “Mr. Lucky,” showing this Saturday, matinee and night, tells an unusual and highly…

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Talkie Talk Macquarie Theatre Campbelltown. “Coney Island.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 4

Not since the days of lavish Ziegfeld productions has a single, entertainment vehicle contained so many hit tunes as 20th Century-Fox’s new…

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TAHMOOR The Welfare Ball

The Picton Post · Thursday 10 August 1944 · page 2

The first annual ball of the Tahmoor Soldiers' Welfare Committee took place oh July 1st, and great credit is due to…

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Talkie Talk. Macquarie Theatre Campbelltown. “Happy Land.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 11 August 1944 · page 4

20th Century—Fox’s great and hear warming picturisation of MacKinlay Kantor’s “Happy Land” showing this Saturday, matinee and night, also on…

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Show Dance

The Picton Post · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 2

Dancing space was at a premium, at the Picton Show Society's dance in the Shire Hall on Friday night. Many…

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Red Cross Roll Call Dance

The Picton Post · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 2

Picton branch of the Red Gross Society, at its meeting on Tuesday afternoon, decided to bold a dance in the Shire Hall next Tuesday…

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Talkie Talk. Macquarie Theatre Campbelltown. “Hers to Hold.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 18 August 1944 · page 4

“Hers To Hold,” considered one of the year’s most significant romantic dramas, comes to the Macquarie on Saturday Matinee and night, also on…

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TAHMOOR Dance and Presentation

The Picton Post · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 2

Mr. Monk, newly appointed president of the Tahmoor branch of the P. & C. Association, acted as M.C. at a dance…

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Red Cross Roll Call Dance

The Picton Post · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 2

One hundred names, including shose of a good percentage of visiting Servicemen, were added to the members roll of the Red…

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Talkie Talk. Macquarie Theatre Campbelltown. “Cover Girl.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 25 August 1944 · page 4

Showing this Saturday, Matinee and night, also on Monday night, Rita Haywtonth, Gene Kelly, Lee Bowmam, Phil Slilvens, Jinx Flalkenbung, Leslie…

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Patriotic Concert Bright Effort by [?] School Children

The Picton Post · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 2

What can be termed the best and most artistic children's concert ever held in Tahmoor took place on the night…

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