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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

758 stories in Murray's papers · page 23 of 38

Corowa Race Club's Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 5

As advertised in this issue, the Corowa Race Club's ball will be held to-night (Friday) in St. John's Hall, Corowa. The committee have left…

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Movie Ball Most Enjoyable Function

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 1

A clear, frosty night provided ideal weather conditions for the Movie Ball on Wednesday night last, but the dancing public failed to take full…

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“Back-to- Childhood” Ball Successful

The Pastoral Times · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 3

Dancers went “Back to Childhood” on Tuesday night, when a ball under that title was held in the Town Hall in aid of the Queen of Sport (Miss Gloria…

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400 Attend Catholic Youth Movement Ball

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 3

About 400 dancers attended the first annual ball of the Albury Catholic Youth Movement, in St. Patrick's Hall last evening…

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Won Prizes at School Children's Ball

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 8

Prize-winners at the Rural School's annual ball, which was held on Wednesday evening:— Top Left: Ruby Wilson, Christine Cornell (golliwogs), Geoff Roxburgh (Mickey Mouse), Lois Baker and Dorothy Doggett (golliwogs). Right: June Anderson (Indian prince), Rhonda Green (Old World Lady), May Anderson (Indian…

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Millers’ Fine Display Of Irrigation Scheme Pictures

The Pastoral Times · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 1

Since reference in the “Pastoral Times” on Tuesday to the widow display of photos of irrigation districts at A. Miller and Co.’s store, the display has been considerably added to, and the photographic exhibition is now most complete…

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Lyric Pictures Saturday, August 12 "Love Is News"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 7

The romance of a thrilling threesome whose kisses crash the headlines and whose escapades sell extras, with handsome Tyrone Power outromancing…

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Austral Pictures "If I Were King" -- at the Rex Ronald Colman's Latest

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 1

Ronald Colman's latest picture. "If I Were King." which opened at The Rex Theatre last night (Thursday) and will be shown again to-night…

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Dinner Party Precedes Dance

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 August 1939 · page 3

Prior to going on to the Old Grammarians ball last evening Misses Sheila and Mary Robertson of "Struan," Ettamogah entertained about 20 of…

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Movie Ball Held at Henty

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 August 1939 · page 3

A successful Movie Ball was held by the School of Arts committee at Henty. Mr. R. O. Haberecht was the organising secretary. The spot waltz was won…

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250 Dancers at Annual Old Grammarians Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 August 1939 · page 2

Replicas of school shields and numerous clusters of balloons formed the basis of the simple decorative scheme at the Palais Royal when the Old…

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YACKANDANDAH Hospital Annual Ball to be Held Shortly

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 August 1939 · page 4

A representative meeting was held in the Shire Hall to discuss the organisation of the forthcoming annual hospital ball. The president of the…

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Sacred Concert For Jean Doughty Fund

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 August 1939 · page 6

The Albury Town Band has arranged a fine programme of Albury's leading performers to appear at the Royal Theatre on Sunday night. The…

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Basket Ball

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 August 1939 · page 3

In the [?]ong and District Basket Ball Association competition, Albury were at home to Chiltern. After a splendid game the home side won by…

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CORRYONG Annual Catholic Ball

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 August 1939 · page 6

The annual Catholic ball was a great success, £95 being taken at the door. Mr. Eric Shelley and Miss A. Fitzpatrick were the joint secretaries…

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HOLBROOK Hospital Old-Time Ball

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 August 1939 · page 6

The old-time ball in aid of the Albury District. Hospital, organised by Mrs. Dave Parker, was held in the Shire Hall. Sunflower yellow was the…

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A Race for the Ball; a Slip

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 August 1939 · page 4

With the ball bouncing clear near the Rutherglen goal Hawking (Rutherglen forward) slips in an effort to beat opposing backman Bill Mongan to the leather. An incident in the sports ground game…

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To Help Jean Doughty Band and Well-known Vocalists Combine

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 August 1939 · page 3

The Albury Town Band and a number of leading local vocalists presented a sacred and classical concert at the Theatre Royal last night, proceeds…

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Band Visits Jerilderie

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 2

The Deniliquin Municipal Band’s visit to Jerilderie on Sunday last, with 29 bandsmen (the largest number of players for some years) was very much…

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Corowa Race Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 3

The Corowa Race Club's ball which was held at the Parish Hall on Friday evening of last week proved to be one of the most enjoyable dances…

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