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Mid North Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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Radio Programmes A.B.C. Highlights for Next Week. Brass Band Recitals

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 4

Listeners can set their clocks and watches by some of the regular sessions in A.B.C. programmes. For instance, there is always a band…

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Liberty Theatre Shows Technicolor Movie Saturday and Monday. "Gold Is Where You Find It."

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 6

With George Brent and Olivia de Havilland as its stars, "Gold Is Where You Find It," a thrilling melodrama of California in the 1870's, has its…

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The Oxley Theatre

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 5

In "Rose of the Rio Grande," the good looks of Clarke Gable, the fine physique of an Errol Flynn, plus a glorious baritone voice—that's John…

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Industrial Blind Concert Party

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 8

On Tuesday next Mr. D. Day. organiser of the Sydney Industrial Blind Institution's Official Concert Party, will arrive in Taree to make…

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RUMINATION - REVIEW - REMINISCENCE. The Wax Match Ban Ridiculous and Ineffective-- Attack on Aldavilla Aerodrome Unwarranted-- Statements Made Mischievous and Misleading-- Kempsey Silver Band Out of Harmony with Community-- Public Meeting Should be Convened to Clarify Unsatisfactory Situation-- Can International Relief Result from Hitler's "Moderate" Speech?--The Claim for Colonies Based on Strategy and Not on Settlement Needs-- An Association That Proves Black is White

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 3

The ban imposed by the State Government on the sale and use of wax matches has already evoked protest in one quarter from which objection…

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Carnival Dance at Cundle

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 1

The 14th of the series of carnival dances took place in the Memorial Hall, Cundletown, on Saturday, when there was an attendance of 300. Mr. S. J…

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Amusements. Carnival Dance at Cundle

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 2

The 14th of the series of carnival dances took place in the Memorial Hall at Cundletown on Saturday when there was an attendance of 300. Mr…

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Gladstone Regatta Dance

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 4

The Gladstone Aquatic Club will hold a dance in the Gladstone Hall on Wednesday night next, proceeds to be devoted to regatta funds. A large…

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Visit of Concert Party

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 2

To-day, Friday, 10th February, Mr. D. Day, organiser of the Sydney Industrial Blind Institution's official concert party, will arrive in…

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The Oxley Theatre

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 5

Ye-e-e-o-o-w! Joe's a detective now! Yes, sir—it's Joe E. Brown in Columbia's new laugh riot, "Wide Open Faces," showing at the Oxley…

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Ambulance Ball. at Upper Lansdowne

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 9

Under the able leadership of Mrs. A. v. Schubert a commitee of ladies organised and conducted a ball, which took place in the hall at Upper…

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Ambulance Ball at Upper Lansdowne

The Northern Champion · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 3

Under the able leadership of Mrs. A. V. Schubert, a committee formed by the following ladies, Mesdames P. Potts, L. Clune, S. Cowan, McCann, M. Cicolini,…

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Manager Fined. Illegal Lottery at Theatre

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 4

James Johnson, manager of the Sutherland Theatre appeared at the Kogarah Court charged with having conducted an illegal lottery in the…

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Blind Institution Concert Party

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 9

A meeting convened by the Mayor (Aid. Chapman) at the request of the organiser of the Industrial Blind In stitution (Mr. Day), was held in the…

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Gladstone Regatta Dance

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 4

The attention of lovers of dancing is drawn to the grand regatta social to be held in the Gladstone School of Arts to-morrow (Wednesday) night…

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Successful Dance And Euchre Tournament

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 3

The Dance and Euchre Tournament, in aid of the Wingham Convent Fete held in the Memorial Town Hall on Saturday night, was a huge…

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Ambulance Ball. at Upper Lansdowne

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 4

Under the able leadership of Mrs A. V. Schubert a committee of ladies organised and conducted a ball, which took place in the hall at Upper…

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St. Joseph's Convent, Wingham. Successful Dance At Marlee

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 3

A most successful dance, both socially and financially, was held in Marlee Hall last Thursday night, in aid of the forthcoming Wingham…

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N.s.w. Band Contests. Arrangements for Country Competitors

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 4

The N.S.W. 1939 interstate band championships and contests will be held this year at the Easter period to coincide with the Royal…

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"Gold Diggers." at Mayfair Theatre To-day

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 5

the Mayfair Theatre will be the scene of a gala premiere tonight when "Gold Diggers in Paris" has its initial showing. The latest and most…

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