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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

758 stories in Murray's papers · page 19 of 38

Basket Ball Second Round in Howlong Association

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 July 1939 · page 10

The second round of matches in the Howlong and District Association will begin on Sunday. Corowa now heads the table with Albury second and…

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Among the 750 Odd at the Annual Military Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 July 1939 · page 3

Three branches gunners, lighthorsemen and “infanteers” —joined forces for a most spectacular military ball on Thursday evening. A first tally revealed the attendance at more than 600, but a re-check later disclosed an attendance of 740. Above are seen representative of the three branches with companions Top: Mrs. C. D. Horne, Major Home (O.C. infantry detachment), Mrs. J. McGeoch, Lieut. J. H…

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Albury Council Meeting Town Band Asked to Vacate Practice Room East-Well Bus Service Stopped

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 July 1939 · page 4

A meeting of Albury Municipal Council on Wednesday. evening was presided over by the Mayor (Aid. D. G. Padman). Others present were:…

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Slashed with Razor During Brawl at Dance Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 July 1939 · page 1

A man wail twice slashed on chest with a razor, during a brawl in a city dance hall last night, according to information given to the police…

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Proposed Matrons’ Ball

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 3

Over 50 matrons assembled at Mate's Lounge yesterday to make arrangements in connection with a matrons’ ball. Mrs. Tennyson Mott and Mrs…

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HENTY C.W.A. Younger Set Dance

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 8

There was a rood attendance at the C.W.A. Younger Set plain and masked dance. The hall was artistically decorated the decorations being kindly…

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Hay War Memorial High School. The Annual Dance

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 2

The Hay War Memorial High School held its annual dance for pupils, ex-students, parents and supporters, at the Memorial Hall, on…

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Seven Debutantes at Ball Arranged for Catholic Princess

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 3

The Catholic ball in St Patrick's hall last evening to raise funds for the Princess of Charity (Miss Kathleen Kernan) in the Catholic Princess…

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Happy Cinderella Dance at Wangaratta WANGARATTA

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 19 July 1939 · page 6

To-night 30 young hostesses entertained 350 guests at a happy dance in St. Patrick's Hall. Cinderella and her sliver slipper formed the scheme of…

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Charming Debutants at Beechworth Ball

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 July 1939 · page 2

The Beechworth Hospital Ball on Tuesday night was greatly enhanced as a spectacle by the presentation of four charming debutantes. The picture shows them with the president of the ball committee (Mrs. N. F. Freemantle) and the little flower girl, Pat Ellen. The debutantes are: Back row. Misses Betty Hoare and Netta Clark; front row. Misses Dulcie Hill and Betty Baird…

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Race Club Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 2

The committee of the Race Club ball announce in this issue that the ball which was postponed from Friday, 30th June, will definitely be held…

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Lyvic Pictures Saturday, July 22 "Slave Ship"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 6

A spectacular drama that storms in epic sweep over half the world, "Slave Ship" stands head and shoulders above the general level of film fare to take…

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Queen of Peace Ball to Be Held on Tuesday Next

The Pastoral Times · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 1

All arrangements are well in hand for the Queen of Peace-Ball to be held in the Town Hall on Tuesday next, 25th July…

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Diggers' Ball

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 3

Breaking all records for and enjoyment, the annual Diggers' Ball of 1939 provided once again the outstanding event of the year…

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South Albury’s Dance

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 2

South Albury Football Club is holding a 50-50 dance in the Royal Palais Monday night. Denny Doran’s Band has been engaged. Popular prices…

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Basket Ball Corowa v HOWLONG

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 9

To be played .at Howlong on Sunday. Corowa's team: A. Webster, B. Kennedy, J. Oswald, D. Northey, J. Hennessy, D. Phipps, N. Gallagher…

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Debutantes at Beechworth Hospital Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 3

Four Maiming, debutantes were presented at the Beeachworth Ball on Tuesday night. In the picture they are shown with their partners just after they had been presented. From left to right Misses Netta Glark, Betty Hoarse, Messer I. Jones H Shennan, N. F Freemantle. Misses Dulcie Hill Betty Baird, Messer C. Ellen G. Do ugals…

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Mad Hatters' Ball Held at Gerogery

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 3

The Gerogery Younger Set's Mad Hatters' Bali was one of the most successful functions held in the Commemoration Hall for some time. Takings…

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Church of England Ball at Springhurst

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 3

The annual ball held by the Church of England at Springhurst was a brilliant success. Hundreds of pink roses and sprays of…

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Hospital Ball Function at Beechworth a Pronounced Success

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 3

The annual ball held in aid of the Ovens District Hospital, was held in the Federal Hall, Beechworth, and about 300 dancers were present Four…

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