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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

758 stories in Murray's papers · page 24 of 38

Riverina House. a Delightful Juvenile Dance

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 2

On Friday, 11th August, the Parish Hall presented a very gay appearance when the matron, Miss Peters, and the girls of Riverina House…

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Bachelors and Spinsters Ball at Wangaratta

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 4

Wangaratta Bachelors and Spinsters introduced a novel scheme of decorations when they entertained 400 guests at an enjoyable At Home in St. Patrick's…

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1939 Police Ball Bigger Profit Hoped For SEPTEMBER 20 in Palais Royal

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 4

Following a committee meeting last evening, if was stated that the organisers of the Police Ball on September 20, hope that the profit…

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Bachelors and Spinsters Ball

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 3

The Berrigan Bachelors and Spinsters were At Home to a large number of friends at the Memorial Hall on Thursday evening last. The…

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Work of Motor Fuels Interesting Talking Pictures in Albury To-morrow

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 4

The almost complete universality of the motor car brings a greater need for a knowledge of its functions and of the duties which fall upon tyres,…

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Annual C.b.c- Concert Next Month

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 3

The annual concert of the Albury Christian Brothers College will be held in the Plaza Theatre on Tuesday, September [?] and Thursday,…

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Lyric Pictures Saturday, August 19 "The Rage of Paris"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 6

Presenting the beautiful international star, Danielle Darrieux in her initial American screen role, Universal's "The Rage of Paris," a dashing…

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Austral Pictures "The Shining Hour" To-night Joan Crawford and Noted Cast

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 5

Joan Crawford's latest picture: "The Shining Hour," which commenced a 3-night season at the Rex Theatre last night (Thursday) will be screened…

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The 60—60 Ball. A Well Managed and Enjoyable Function. Weather Affects Attendance

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 4

On Tuesday evening the War Memorial Hall presented a gay scene when the 60—60 Social Club staged its second annual ball. The function…

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Hay High School Wins Inter-school Sports Shield From Albury Margin, 20 Points to 10 Visitors Return To-day Popular Dance Last Evening

Border Morning Mail · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 8

Hay Memorial High School yesterday won the Goodin Shield from Albury High School, which [?] held it for two succe[?]…

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Basket Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 August 1939 · page 2

Corowa team to play. Chiltern tomorrow at Corowa, will be: Nola Gallagher (c), Joyce Oswald, Jean Hennessy. Mrs.G. Phibbs, Mrs. Webster,…

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Football Ball at Culcairn An Outstanding Success

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 August 1939 · page 2

The annual Old-time Ball held, in the Memorial Hall, Culcairn, under the auspices of the football clubs was an outstanding social and financial success…

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Basket Ball Howlong and District Delegates' Meeting Held

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 August 1939 · page 4

Following the conclusion of the second round of matches in the Howlong and District Basket Ball Association, a meeting of delegates was held at Howlong…

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Dinner Party at "Delaware" Happy Prelude to Matrons' Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 August 1939 · page 3

Miss Helen Griffith and her brother, Mr. John Griffith, entertained about 40 of "their friends at a delightfully arranged dinner party, at their home,…

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Mother and Daughter Entertain at Dinner Party Before Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 August 1939 · page 3

A happy function was the buffet dinner given by Mrs. Donald Watson, her daughter, Miss Patricia Watson, and son, Mr. Arthur C. Watson, of Gerogery…

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Brilliant Matrons' Ball 68 Hostesses Entertain At Palais Royal

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 August 1939 · page 3

Delightful hospitality was extended by 68 matrons of Albury district last evening, when they entertained almost 600 guests, who came from many near…

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Twelve Debutantes Bishop Burgmann to Attend Church of England Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 August 1939 · page 3

A pleasing feature at St. Matthew's Church of England ball on Wednesday, August 23, will be the presentation of 12 debutantes to Bishop Burgmann…

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Short Films of Interest to Motorists 300 at Plaza Theatre Screening

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 August 1939 · page 2

About 350 people attended the screening .of an interesting series of films in the Plaza Theatre last night, arranged by the Atlantic Union Oil…

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Secretaries for the Matrons' Ball

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 6

Mesdames Keith Howe (left) and Tennyson Mott, who were the honorary secretaries for the Matrons' Ball at -Albury on Friday night…

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Committee of the Albury Matrons Ball

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 6

The Albury Matrons’ Bali in the Palais Royal on Friday evening was one of the most enjoyable functions held in the town for a considerable time. Its success was due to the efforts of the committee, which comprised (left to right), Mesdames J. Noel Brown, Keith Howe, Reg. Plunkett, Frank Grant, George Heriot and Tennyson Mott…

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