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Mid North Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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Bazaar and Dance at Wherrol Flat

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 2

On Saturday evening, 14th March, 1912, a most successful Bazaar and Dance took place in Wherrol Flat Hall, in aid of the local Red Cross…

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"Million Dollar Baby." Wednesday Night's Attraction at the Liberty Theatre

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 1

"Million Dollar Baby." starring Priscilla Lane, Jeffrey Lynn and Ronald Reagan, will be screened at the Liberty Theatre, Wingham,…

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Liberty Theatre, Wingham. Week-end Attractions. Easter

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 4

Bette Davis and George Brent in "The Great Lie." "Sometimes It's wrong to tell the truth! Sometimes it's bettor to live that lie! For a while,…

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The Call to Prayer. Empire-wide Supplication. Large Congregation in Boomerang Theatre

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 4

The congregation in the Boomerang Theatre on Sunday night last was the largest yet recorded at such an assemblage. It was timed for 8.40. so…

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Taree Diggers' Dance

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 April 1942 · page 1

The Diggers are to be congratulated on the splendid successes of their weekly functions. Each Saturday night proves a huge success both socially and…

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Boomerang Theatre "Dr. Kildare's Crisis."

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 April 1942 · page 4

Daughter, tense drama and thrills of the scientific world mingle in rapid the plot in "Dr. Kildare's Crisis," newest in the medical mystery which cames to…

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Civic Theatre Attractions "Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride."

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 April 1942 · page 3

It was the much beloved Will Rogers who first set Gene Autry, popular cowboy star, on the road to success. For when Rogers dropped into a telegraph…

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Willawarrin. Annual Hall Ball

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 5

An exceptionally large crowd had a wonderful time at the local hall on Easter Monday night, on the occasion of the annual ball in aid of…

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South West Rocks. Dance and Euchre

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 3

The S.W.R. Girls' Club held a very successful euchre party and dance in the School of Arts on Saturday week. Considering the lack of…

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Wingham Juniors' Band Annual Meeting and Birthday Party

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 2

The annual meeting and sixth birthday party of the Wingham Juniors' Band was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Wingham, on Friday night, March 27,…

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"Man Hunt." Liberty Theatre Week-end Attraction

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 4

If you're looking for an adventure film—chock-full of thrills and suspense—you'll do well to take in "Man Hunt," the new 20th Century-Fox hit…

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Taree Diggers' Dance

The Northern Champion · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 6

On Easter Saturday night a record crowd assembled at the Belmore Hall for the above function. The night was ideal for dancing and Mr. W. Belford…

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Boomerang Theatre "UNDERGROUND"

The Northern Champion · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 3

Packing all the power, thrills and excitement of a death struggle for freedom, "Underground," telling in dramatic fashion an amazing story, comes to…

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Civic Theatre Attractions "Pimpernel Smith"

The Northern Champion · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 6

Exciting fascinating, human and humorous story, neat twists, effective undeterment of suspense, smooth dialogue Leslie Howard's "Pinperuel…

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N.e.s. Dance

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 14 April 1942 · page 2

The presence of members of the fighting forces at the dance conducted by the local club on Saturday evening in the Rendezvous gave a happy…

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Soldiers Welfare Dance

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 15 April 1942 · page 7

A Soldiers' Welfare Dance will be held in the Bellbrook Hall, Monday night next, the 20th April, in conjunction with a presentation to Pte. J…

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Taree Diggers' Dance

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 April 1942 · page 3

This entertainment, held in the Belmore Hall again last Saturday night, was a great success and this weekly function is certainly proving itself…

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Boomerang Theatre "Come Live with Me"

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 April 1942 · page 3

One of Hollywood's best all-round easts, coupled with Hollywood's ablest director, contribute the talent, on view in "Come Live With Me," which comes…

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Civic Theatre Attractions "Here Comes Mr. Jordan"

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 April 1942 · page 6

One of the finest easts ever assembled in what Hollywood regards as one of the finest pictures ever made, may be seen on Friday, Saturday and Monday…

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Giant War Pictures Sent Out by Britain

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 22 April 1942 · page 4

An exhibition of giant photographs illustrating the story of Britain in war time will soon be visiting Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane…

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