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Mid North Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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"We of the A.I.F." Great Gathering at Liberty Theatre. Wingham and District Splendidly Represented

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 4

After having been judiciously advertised—in the Press and by posters and handbills—the noted picture entitled "We of the A.I.F." was screened in…

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Salvation Army Taree Band Visits Tamworth

The Northern Champion · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 3

The Taree Salvation Army Corps Band visited Tamworth over the Easter holidays. Their visit to the metropolis of Northern N.S.W. created…

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Red Cross Concert at Tuncurry

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 2

A concert, organised by Miss Verona Fazio, in aid of the Tuncurry branch of the Red Cross, was held in the Memorial Hall, on March 7. The…

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Wingham Golf Club. Four Ball Competition

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 2

Last Saturday's four ball best ball v. par competition was won by A. Commens and R. Abbott on a toss, from W. Machin and D. Creighton,…

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Tex Morton the Yodelling Boundary Rider Appearance at Boomerang Theatre

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 2

Rated as the world's best yodeller by the British Broadcasting compere, Caristopher Stone, Tex Mortan, the yodelling boundary rider and star of…

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Diggers' Dance

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 4

The Memorial Hall at Wingham on Saturday night last was again packed with dancers, whilst over 50 sat down to cards. Merrymakers Orchestra…

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C. of E. Ball

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 2

The local Anglican people started the official ball season rolling on Monday night last when their annual social function was held in the…

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Current Topics. War Chest Dance

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 2

Readers are reminded of the dance in the School of Arts to-night (Friday), for the War Chest Fund. The Ladies' Auxiliary are packing…

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Salon Orchestra and Gladys

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 8

"When Day is Done" the Sunday night musical presentation by Harry Bloom "Salon Orchestra" is one of the most popular regular musical…

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Five Band Sessions

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 8

Band music on the National programme next week will include another session by N.S.W. Railway Institute Band, which recently so…

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Official War Pictures. Anti-aircraft Gunners in the Navy

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 7

ON BOARD ONE OF BRIAIN'S BIGGEST BATTLESHIPS, H.M.S. NELSON, AN ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN'S CREW PRACTISE FIRING WHILE WEARING GAS MASKS AND GAS-PROOF CLOTHING…

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Wingham District Rural School. Talking Pictures. Demonstration in School Hall

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 2

In the presence of a large and representative audience, the Wingham District Rural School's Talking Picture Equipment was demonstrated on…

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Wingham Boys' Band

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 2

A very successful Card Party was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. Fowler, Wingham, on, Saturday night last, in aid of Wingham Boys'…

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Savage's Service Store Dance

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 4

The first of a series of dances held by Savage's Service Stores staff at the Savoyan Cabaret on Wednesday night last proved a most successful…

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Wingham District Rural School. Talking Pictures. Demonstration in School Hall

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 3

In the presence of a large and representative audience, the Wingham District Rural School's Talking Picture equipment was demonstrated on…

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Lennon's Revue Mammoth Canvas Theatre in Macksville on 18th APRIL

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 5

Something succulent is promised Macksville amusement lovers with the advent of Lennon's famous production Revue Company, who are to…

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Anzac Night Concert

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 4

In order to raise funds to provide comforts for members of the 2nd A.I.F. on active service, the Kempsey branch of the Women's Volunteer…

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Church of England Ball

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 4

As advertised in this issue, preliminary arrangements have been made for the annual Church of England ball at Port Macquarie. The…

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Official War Pictures Anti-aircraft Gunners in the Navy

The Northern Champion · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 7

ON BOARD ONE OF BRITAIN'S BIGGEST BATTLESHIPS, H.M.S. NELSON, AN ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN'S CREW PRACTICE FIRING WHILE WEARING GAS MASKS AND GAS-PROOF CLOTHING…

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Sawmill at Comboyne Destroyed by Fire. Messrs. Oakley and Ball's Big Loss

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 2

The sawmill at Comboyne. owned by Messrs. Oakley & Bail, was totally destroyed by fire last night. We understand that through the…

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