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Mid North Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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Japs Band on Bali Island Batavia

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 5

Although it is officially admitted that the Japanese overran part of Bali and seized an important aerodrome, the Japanese invasion fleet…

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"Swift Vengeance." Wednesday Night's Attraction at the Liberty Theatre

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 4

How a trained shepherd dog saves the honor of his young master, a "green" policeman, is dramatically revealed in "Swift Vengeance," in…

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St. Patrick's Concert

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 4

An invitation in extended to all music lovers to enjoy the music of old Ireland, presented by leading artists of the Macleay district in the…

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Local and General. St. Patrick's Concert

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 4

Irish songs, dances and sketches will be presented at a concert in the Catholic Hall on Friday, March 20, by the leading artists of the Macleay…

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Taree Diggers' Dance

The Northern Champion · Saturday 28 February 1942 · page 2

This entertainment, held each Saturday for the benefit of the boys overseas, and also the old disabled Diggers, once again proved a wonderful success…

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Boomerang Theatre "Middle Watch"

The Northern Champion · Saturday 28 February 1942 · page 3

With Jack Buchanan, Greta Gyni and Fred Emney in the leading roles, "The Middle Watch' comes to the Boomerang Theatre to-day (Saturday). The…

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Civic Theatre Attractions New Comedy Hit Sparkles Gaily Stars Co-star with Selves in Happy Hit!

The Northern Champion · Saturday 28 February 1942 · page 6

One of the sauciest, most amusing comedies of the season, Columbia's "She Knew All The Answers," comes to the Civic on Friday, Saturday and…

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"Highway West." Paved With Thrills and Excitement. Liberty Theatre Attractions for To-morrow Night

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 3 March 1942 · page 4

Brenda Marshall and Arthur Kennedy in "Highway West." "Watch out for dangerous criminal in high-speed car and accompanied by beautiful…

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St. Patrick's Concert

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 4 March 1942 · page 4

The Irish programme to be presented in the Catholic Hall on Friday, 20th March, promises to be brimful of happy combinations of our most…

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"Irene." Noted Musical Comedy. Week-end Attraction at the Liberty Theatre

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

"Irene." starring Anna Neagle and Ray Milland, is a gay. spontaneous musical comedy which pictures the adventures of a model who is mistaken…

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Taree Diggers' Dance

The Northern Champion · Saturday 7 March 1942 · page 1

Once again this popular entertainment attracted a large crowd to the Belmore Hall on Saturday night last, and, with an excellent floor to dance on, and…

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Civic Theatre Attractions "In Old Monterey"

The Northern Champion · Saturday 7 March 1942 · page 6

Gene Autry, singing Star of the Saddle, whose phonograph records outsell those of any one artist in the entertainment field, is sure to satisfy…

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Boomerang Theatre "3 Sons O' Guns"

The Northern Champion · Saturday 7 March 1942 · page 4

Warner Bros. studio in Hollywood where Confessions of a Nazi Spy" and other timely pictures were made, is famous for its ability to be right up…

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Mickey Rooney — Judy Garland in "Strike Up the Band"

The Northern Champion · Saturday 7 March 1942 · page 4

Streamlined song hits and ancient ditties that evoked hilarious laughter, comedy, romance of youth, and heart-throbs ares all combined in "Strike up the…

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N.e.s. Dance

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 2

This function was marred by heavy rainstorms that set in about dusk on Saturday. At one period the club officials would have been justified in…

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Mayfair Theatre "Sandy Gets Her Man"

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 2

Hollywood's number one child star, Baby Sandy, turns tomboy for her role in "Sandy Gets Her Man," streamlined Universal comedy film…

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"Three Sons 0'Guns." To-morrow (Wednesday) Night's Attraction at the Liberty Theatre

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 1

Wayne Morris gets fired from his office job for playing a trombone in the men's wash-room and disturbing the general peace. William T. Orr…

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Comboyne. Social Evening and Dance

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 3

Mrs. Budardeen (nee Miss Thelma Graham) was the guest of honor at a social evening and dance on Monday, 2nd March, when a goodly number of…

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Community Concert

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 3

This was held in Comboyne Hall on Wednesday, 4th March, and was very well attended. Altogether, the Red Cross will benefit by over £8. Mr…

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Grand Irish Concert

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 4

A feast of Irish music awaits music lovers at the Catholic Hall on the night of Friday, March 20, when talented artists of Kempsey and…

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