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Mid North Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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Dance at Kia-Ora

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 2

Readers are reminded of the Grand Patriotic Dance to be held in the Kia-Ora Hall on Thursday night next in aid of the H.M.A.S…

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"Good Girls" Star in Square Dance

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 4

Joan Blondell has danced on the vaudeville stage, on Broadway and in motion pictures. She thought she knew the routine of every…

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Bachelors' and Spinsters' Dance

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 3

This dance, in aid of the Soldiers' Aid Society, was held on Friday evening, 30th, in Comboyne Hall, and was largely attended. The conveners…

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"Birth of the Blues." Liberty Theatre Week-end Attractions

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 3

Jitterbugs, who pride themselves on their newness and originality, might just as well learn the fatal facts now. They aren't new and original at all…

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Taree Diggers' Dance

The Northern Champion · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 4

The usual weekly dance and euchre run by the Taree branch of the R.S.S. and I.L.A. took place at the Belmore Hall on Saturday night last and, as…

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Civic Theatre Attractions "Penny Serenade"

The Northern Champion · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 4

Ecstatic romance is the major theme of George Stevens' "Penny Serenade," George Stevens' new drama at the Civic Theatre on Friday, Saturday and…

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Boomerang Theatre "Kisses for Breakfast"

The Northern Champion · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 3

With Dennis Morgan and June Wyatt in the leading roles, "Kisses for Breakfast," a lively comedy, comes to the Boomerang Theatre to-day (Saturday)…

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Princess of Pacific Dance at Rendezvous

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 5

The presence of numerous supporters from South West Rocks, Smithtown and other riverside towns who favor Miss Joan Henshaw's…

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"The Real Glory," Facing Death and Danger for Life and Love! Liberty Theatre Attractions for Week-end

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 1

The screen's latest big action picture, "The Real Glory," is an adventure story based on the hercic exploits of the Philippine Scouts, a band of…

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Taree Diggers' Dance

The Northern Champion · Saturday 14 February 1942 · page 6

This weekly function took place as usual in the Belmore Hall last Saturday night, under ideal conditions. The night was perfect for dancing, and Mr…

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Civic Theatre Attractions Friday, Saturday, &

The Northern Champion · Saturday 14 February 1942 · page 6

Gene Autry's latest film for Republic, "Gaucho Serenade," coming to the Civic Theatre on Friday, Saturday & Monday next present Gene and Smiley…

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Boomerang Theatre "The Long Voyage Home"

The Northern Champion · Saturday 14 February 1942 · page 3

So realistic were the storm scenes for John Ford's dramatic picturisation of the Eugene O'Neill sea drama, "The Lang Voyage Home," which come to…

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Kempsey Dance Club

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 2

In a letter to the secretary of Kempsey Dance Club, Mr. M. Hick- son, hon. secretary of the Farewell Committee, writes: "I have been…

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Jerseyville. Dance and Euchre Party

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 5

The W.V.S. held their first dance and euchre party of this year on Saturday night. Despite the bad weather, quite a nice time was had by all…

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N.e.s. Dance Chief Warden Cheered

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 4

Despite the torrential rain at the opening hour of this function on Saturday night a very fine showing gave a rousing welcome to the Chief…

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Younger Set Dance Scores Splendid Success

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 3

A most successful social, organised by the Younger Set, was held at the Macksville School of Arts on Tuesday evening last. About 200…

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Taree Diggers' Dance

The Northern Champion · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 6

The usual entertainment took place on Saturday night, and there was a splendid attendance, both of dancers and euchre players. Mr. Bill Bruck's orchestra…

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Boomerang Theatre "Busman's Honeymoon"

The Northern Champion · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 3

"The Thin Man!" "Sherlock Holmes!" "Nick Carter!" Now adventure with a brand new detective who feats out of retirement when his bride…

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Civic Theatre Attractions Stirring Drama of Gold Rush Days in Alaska

The Northern Champion · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 6

Monogram's "Queen of the Yukon," which screens at the Civic Theatre on Frida, Saturday and Monday has as its locate the Yukon River in Alaska…

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V.d.c. Benefit Dance

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 2

The sultry conditions prevailing on Saturday evening did not deter the devotees of the light fantastic from the attractions of the benefit dance…

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