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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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New Year's Ball. Younger Set Stage a Big Success

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 January 1939 · page 2

The annual effort of the young ladies comprising the Hay Hospital Auxiliary Younger Set, which was termed a New Year Ball, took place…

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Dance at [?]

The Pastoral Times · Wednesday 4 January 1939 · page 1

The carnival was finis [?] dance in the Lyceum [?] conducted by the Swimming [?] conjunction with the Country [?]…

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Northcote School Band at Norienl Park

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 January 1939 · page 2

An excellent concert of band music was given at Norieul Park last night by the Northcote School Band, which has been on a holiday tour to Sydney…

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Walla Subdivision Ball

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 2

A successful old-time dance was held at the Walla Subdivision Hall. About 60 couples were present and winners of the Monte Carlo waltzes were…

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Hay Citizens' Band. Annual Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Hay Citizens' Band was held in the Council Chambers on 20th December. There were 25 present, mostly…

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Lyric Pictures Saturday, December 10. "The Bad Man Op Brimstone

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 8

The powerful, "bad man" portrayal of Wallace Beery, the uniformly fine work of such stellar supporting players as Virginia Bruce, Dennis O'Keeepe,…

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Austral Pictures. "Saratoga" Revival for Next Wednesday. Robt. Montgomery in "Yellow Jack" Saturday "Girl of the Golden West" Coming

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 5

Robert Montgomery is co-started with Virginia Bruce, Andy Devine, Lewis Stone. Henry Hull and Buddy Ebsen, in "Yellow Jack," to be shown…

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Happenings in the District Brocklesby Successful Dance

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 January 1939 · page 7

A successful flannel dance organised by the tennis and cricket clubs resulted in £14 being taken at the door. Personal…

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Band Will Play To-night

Border Morning Mail · Monday 9 January 1939 · page 2

In Dean Square, beginning at 8 o’clock this evening, the Town. Band will play the following numbers:— March, “Royal Artillery”; selection,…

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Austral Pictures Notable Attractions This Week "Saratoga" To-morrow (Wed.) "Girl of the Golden West" at Week-end

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 2

"Saratoga," the great racecourse drama, featuring Jean Harlow, Clark Gable, Frank Morgan, Una Merkel and Frank Darre, will be at Austral…

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[?] Pictures Saturday, January 14 "Merrily We Live"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 6

Laughter, spontaneous and continuous, will be the reception given to Constance Bennett and Brian Aherne, co-stars in the lively and hilarious…

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Austral Pictures "Girl of the Golden West" This Week-end, in Open Air

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 1

A reminder is given of the screening at Austral, Pictures on Saturday and Monday next "Girl of the Golden West," the latest picture starring…

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A Pretty Dance Frock

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 14 January 1939 · page 2

An evening gown in black velvet with pencil slim bodice and skirt A separate frill is attached at the knee to give freedom of movement, while a tinsel band trims the hem and brassiere-shaped bodice…

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1000 at Anti-snob Ball Titled Persons Attend London, January 13

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 14 January 1939 · page 4

One thousand guests attended a “shilling anti-snob” Ball arranged by the Mayor of Wimbledon in the Town Hall. The men wore day…

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Band Concert To-night

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 January 1939 · page 4

A concert will be given in Dean Square to-night by the Albury Town Band. The programme will be as follows: March, Ever Ready (J. H…

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Wangaratta Carnival Visit of Royal Caledonian Band

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 1

The Committee has finalised arrangements for the Royal Caledonian Dand to visit Wangaratta during the carnival. This band has won every…

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Austral Pictures "Storm in a Teacup" Wednesday "Arsene Lupin Returns" Next

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 1

The programme to be screed at Austral Pictures to-morrow (Wednesday) will comprise two enjoyable mid-week attractions…

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Austral Pictures Two Special Attractions This Week-end

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 1

A pleasant blending of mystery, comedy and drama is offered by the two special attractions to be screened at Austral Pictures…

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Lyric Pictures Saturday, January 21 "Over She Goes"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 5

"Over She Goes" tells of the adventures of Tommy, Billy and Harry, three ex-members of a vaudeville act, when Harry becomes a peer on the…

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Items of News Band Recital This Evening

Border Morning Mail · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 2

At Dean Square this evening the Town Band will play the following numbers:—March, "Ever Ready"; selections, "Operatic Beauties"; overture,…

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