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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

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Shooting in Theatre Decorator Acquitted Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 July 1938 · page 8

A jury in the Criminal Court to-day found Basil Mclntyre, 25, interior decorator, of Bridge road, Richmond, not guilty of wounding Frederick Eddy,…

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Lyric Pictures Saturday, July 30 "Girl in a Million"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 29 July 1938 · page 3

On Saturday night picture fans will witness the first visit to Henty of the famous Sonja Henie, champion ice-skater and film star. Set in a brilliant…

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Free Pictures Entertainment at Town Hall on August 2

The Pastoral Times · Friday 29 July 1938 · page 2

By special arrangement with General Motors-Holdens Ltd., their local distributors, Messrs. Burchfield Bros., have arranged for a free picture…

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Basket Ball Catholic Women’s Association

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 30 July 1938 · page 9

In the above association the two semi-finals will be played on the Albury ground, the first match commencing at 2.15 p.m. between Albury and…

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Church of England Ball at Chiltern

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 30 July 1938 · page 3

The annual Chiltern Church of England ball was held in the Star Theatre and door takings amounted to approximately £ 17. The decorations in the…

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Frocks at Catholic Ball at Albury

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 30 July 1938 · page 3

Some of the frocks noticed at the successful ball held in St. Patrick’s Hall this week were:— Mesdames McShanc. black lace frock,…

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Diggers' Annual Ball Another Successful Function Attendance Smaller Than Last Year

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 30 July 1938 · page 2

The annual Diggers' Bull was brought to a successful conclusion at the Theatre Royal on Friday evening last, when weather conditions…

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Balance Before the Ball

Border Morning Mail · Monday 1 August 1938 · page 2

In this action shot at the sports ground on Saturday. J. Doherty, the crack Mangoplah forward (right) appears to be far more concerned about his balance than he is about the whereabouts of the ball. He is closely pursued by the Albury Rovers’ defender, J. Neville. Doherty scored two goals towards the Mangoplah victory…

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Border Brass Band

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 August 1938 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the Border Brass Band was bold on Wednesday evening of last week when there were present Messrs. J. H…

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Free Pictures at Town Hall To-night

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 2 August 1938 · page 1

By special arrangements with General Motors-Holdens Ltd., their local distributors, Messrs. Burchfield Bros., have arranged for a free picture…

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Naval and Military Ball A Signal Success

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 2 August 1938 · page 2

Generally voted as one of the best shows of the year, the Naval and Military Ball held on Friday evening was undoubtedly one of the best…

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Basket Ball Semi-final on Muddy Field

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 2 August 1938 · page 1

Oh, dear! How upsetting Marry Carroll (Corow), on left, Hocking (Wangaratta), ruminate on the vagaries of the weather—the mud—An incident in the semi-final of the N.E.C.L. basket ball competition at Albury on Sunday, when the muddy conditions made it difficult to maintain balance. Corowa, which wnon, 38 to 18 goals, will play Albury in the final at Corowa next Sunday…

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Austral Pictures "Night Must Fall" Thriller Robt. Montgomery in New Role

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 August 1938 · page 1

Described as more thrilling than "Dr. Jeykll and Mr. Hyde" Robert Montgomery's last starring picture Night Must Fall" comes to Austral…

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Where the Police Ball Was Held

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 3 August 1938 · page 6

A few hours after this picture was taken, the Industrial Hall, scene of last night's Police Ball, was thronged with hundreds of dancers. An extensive and spectacular decorative scheme was used…

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Three Well-known Men at the Police Ball

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 3 August 1938 · page 1

The Mayor (Aid. A. Waugh) (left), with Mr. A. Mair, Minister for Labor and Industry (centre) and Inspector Bower, at die Police Ball, which was held in the Industrial Hall last night. It was one of the most successful social functions of the year and was attended by many well-known town and district residents. Town charities will benefit considerably as a result of the effort. This flashlight picture was taken just prior in the Mayor officially declaring the Ball open…

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Liquor Upsets Dignity Stritcter Control at Brisbane City Ball. Brisbane

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 3 August 1938 · page 2

To maintain propriety and civic dignity the Lord Mayor (Ald. A, J. Jones) said to-day that in future promoters or balls in the City Hall…

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In the Sweet Cause of Charity Police Ball Is an Out- Standing Success Cabaret Style Creates Merry Atmosphere Forest Scene Surrounds Dancers Ball Opened by Alderman A. Waugh

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 3 August 1938 · page 4

Workers in the sweet cause of charity are thrice blessed, and this was the rule that favored the Police Ball for Charity at the show ground last night. Fine weather allowed people to come from all parts of the…

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Church of England Ball at Jindera

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 August 1938 · page 3

The annual Church of England ball was held in the Jindera hall. Door takings amounted to approximately £15. A Belle of the Ball…

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Arranging Attractive Table for Police Ball

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 August 1938 · page 4

The cabaret form of the Police Ball has caught popular favor in Al bury and considerable pains were taken over the arrangement of the tables, which could be reserved—a prize was awarded for the best decorated table. Here the camera has caught Misses D. Delany and J. Sutherland (partially obscured), surveying the results of their handwork on Tuesday afternoon…

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Basket Ball Corowa’s Team Tor Final

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 August 1938 · page 7

Corowa’s team to meet Albury in the final of the N.R.C.L. Basket Ball Association competition on Sunday will be K. O’Donoghue (c.), D. Voss,…

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