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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

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Austral Pictures Big Attractions Booked This Week's Programmes

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

Another Special programme has been arranged for screening at the Austral Grounds to-morrow (Wednesday) night at special concession…

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More Empire Games Rumblings Farewell Ball Cancelled Minister Intervenes Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 1

The cancellation of the farewell ball for representatives of the various countries represented at the Empire Games has caused great dissatisfaction…

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BROCKLESBY Successful Tennis Ball

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 8

Despite inclement weather, the tennis ball w[?]s well attended and the door takings amounted to more than £18…

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Band Leader Passes

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 2

Old-time bandsmen will learn with regret of the death, on Tuesday last of Mr. Arthur Prout, at the age of 65, at his home in Hawksburn, [?]…

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To-day’s Pictures

The Pastoral Times · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 1

The blocks for the two pictures we publish to-day were obtained through the co-operation of the air service and a Melbourne firm of block-makers…

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Melbourne Band Wins Big Contest Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 4

The Metropolitan Fire Brigade Band of Victoria was placed first by the adjudicator at the close of the A grade championship con[?] at the…

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Ly[?] Pictures. Saturday, February 5. "She's Dangerous"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 6

"She's Dangerous" the Universal picture to be shown on Saturday night is a high-pitched drama played by convincing performers who portray…

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Austral Pictures Four Big Production Coming "A Star Is Born"--coloured "Grandad Rudd" Re-booked

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 1

A programme comprising the year's four biggest productions has been arranged for the entertainment of Corowa picture goers during the…

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T.B. Diggers' Ball

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 2

Every year an appeal is made from Head quarters, asking sub-branches to hold a function to assist with the Limbless Soldiers and T.B. Soldiers…

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To-night’s Band Concert

Border Morning Mail · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 2

Albury Town Band will give a concert in Dean Square this evening and play the following numbers: March, “The Boomerang”: selection, “O’er…

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To Help Band

Border Morning Mail · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 6

This evening, at the Ritz, the “Let’s Be Gay Club” will hold a gala dance in aid of the funds of the Albury [?] Dancers will [?] well catered…

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Border Brass Band Special Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 1

Mr, R. H. Bromley, bandmaster, who hails from Geelong, Vic., paid a visit to Corowa over the week-end for the purpose of making an…

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Austral Pictures "A Star Is Born"

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 3

This latest technicolour film, "featuring Janet Gaynor and Frodorlc March, which -finished a successful person at the meihourne Regent last…

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Novel Concert on Wharf : Royalty Tours Ruins of Athens

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 1

Top Left.—Rence Houston and [?] Donald Stewart, and the Hungarian [?] Boys’ Band give an [?] show on the dockside before embarking on the Union Castle liner, Balmoral Castle, for South America. Top Right.—Sightseeing after the Royal wedding in Athens.—Princess Nicholas of [?] with her three daughters, Princess Olga of Yugo-Slavia, the Duchess of Kent and the Countess [?] during their tour of the old ruins of Athens Bottom Left—Carnival at the Opera.—Dr. Schuschnigg, the Australian Chancellor, attended the Viennese State Opera…

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Writ Against A. B. C. Admission to Concerts Charges Challenged Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 3

The legal rights of the Australian Broadcasting Commission to charge admission to concerts and other entertainments which it promoted will…

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HOLBROOK P. AND C. Teaching by Moving Pictures Scheme to Be Investigated

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of Holbrook and C. Association on Monday, the president (Mr. L. D. Jones) presided over an excellent attendance of…

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Colored Pictures Available

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 21

Dear Nieces and Nephews,—Mrs. Heriot, of Cookardinia, an admirer of the Page, has sent me a parcel of colored pictures suitable for children's…

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Plane Drops Propeller Blades Fall on Station and Theatre

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 13

Three propeller blades and the heavy steel reduction gear broke from one of the machines of the visiting Royal Air Force flying boat squadron while it was…

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L[?] Pictures Saturday, February 12. "Your Uncle Dudley." "Calling All Stars."

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 5

The chief attraction at the Lyric Pictures on Saturday night features the favourite film actress, Edward Everett Horton and Lois Wilson in…

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Glad to Win Honor Letter and Prize Requests for Pictures Tumbarumba

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 20

Dear Uncle,—I am writing to thank you for awarding me the honor letter and prize and to have myself enrolled on the Birthday Roll. My birthday is…

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