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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

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Variety Was Keynote of Last Evening’s Concert in the Plaza Theatre

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 6

There was a fair attendance at the concert in the Plaza Theatre last night held to assist the funds of the Albury Eisteddfod Society. A programme of…

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“Young Love” at Children’s Ball

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 4

Little Keith Lambourn and Marjorie Hedges, who won first prize for a bridal couple under 12 at the recent Public School Children’s Frolic…

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WALWA Child Struck by Golf Ball

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 3

As Reg Wilson, aged 6, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wilson, was leaving the school yard after school was dismissed, he was truck violently on the…

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500 Attend Diggers’ Ball at Show Ground

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 8

The 19th Annual Diggers’ Ball at the show ground last evening was a gay and successful function, more than lightly [?] with…

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Jerilderie "On the Air" at Tennis Club Ball

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 3

A Jeriderie function was broadcast for the first time on Friday evening last, when the Eastern Park Tennis Club's ball was relayed…

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The Band Ball. a Successful and Enjoyable Function

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 2

The Hay Citizens' Band staged its second annual Band Ball, in the War Memorial Hall. on Tuesday night. From observations, it can be…

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And the Smiting of the Ball on

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 4

Come Sunday, I journeyed to the golf links to witness the driving therefrom of the first ball by the president, Mr. S. Pool…

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Lyric Pictures Saturday, July 9. "Navy Blue and Old"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 6

Acclaimed by naval officers the most authentic story ever written about the historic United States Naval Academy, "Navy Blue and Gold" will be…

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Murmurs from Maude. Out Correspondent Visits the Hospital Ball

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 4

Murmurs from the money box of murmurer junior induced me to go pilfering with a penknife, thus providing the "open sesame" to the…

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"Broadway Melody of 1938" at Albury's Regent Theatre

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 2

With a rare cast of stage and radio stars augmented by Robert Taylor and Eleanor Powell, "Broadway Melody of 1938" commences a week's season…

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Austral Pictures "Smilin" Through" To-morrow Night Norma Shearer's Triumph

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 1

Doubtless many picturegoers will remember the last time Norma Shearer appeared in "Smilin' Through," that story of a beautiful…

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Orchestra in Collision But the Dance Went On Mail Car Driver in Hospital

Border Morning Mail · Monday 11 July 1938 · page 4

[?] personnel of Mr. D. Doran’s orchestra and the Tallangatta-[?] mail car, driven by Mr. John Newey. collided on Flynn’s…

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Theatre Manager Robbed of £110 by Daring Bandit Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 11 July 1938 · page 1

In a daring hold-up at one of the busiest [?] in rthe Melbourne suburbs last night, Richard Longrell, manager of the Rivell Theatre,…

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Basket Ball. Back Creek Wins

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 7

Back Creek defeated Mu[?] 21 goals to 9. Goal throwers for Lack [?] V. Fulford 13, [?] [?] for Mudgegonga, T. de [?]…

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Successful C.w.a. Ball at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 6

The annual C.W.A. ball which was held in the Wodonga Shire Hall was an outstanding success, and [?] the reputation of this gathering as being…

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Austral Pictures "Marie Walewska" Next Saturday Also "Border Flight"

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 3

One of the most attractive programmes offered to local picturegoers for some time has been booked for Austral Pictures next Saturday night…

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Catholic Ball. a Huge [?]

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 13 July 1938 · page 2

Generally recon[?] ball of the year, at [?] Catholic ball, on [?] fully lived up to [?]…

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Manchester Washout May Mean End of Four-day Test Matches Rain Wins Third Test at Old Trafford Not a Ball Was Bowled Destination of “Ashes” Still in Doubt Little Likelihood of a Substituted Game MANCHESTER, July 12

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 July 1938 · page 1

For chronological purposes the third Test match at Old Trafford, Manchester, will be recorded as a draw. At 11 o’clock this morning, when the drizzle, which set in early in the morning was still falling, and surrounding factories were working under…

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CORRYONG Annual Sunshine Ball

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 7

About 500 persons attended the annual Sunshine Club Ball and £90 was taken at the door. Frocks noticed were Mesdames Eltham, floral frock;…

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Pictures Lead in Taxation Field Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 4

Picture shows contributed 60.5 per cent of the entertainment tax, which yielded £96,965 for the year ended December 31. This was revealed…

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