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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

758 stories in Murray's papers · page 25 of 38

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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Beautiful Flowers Adorned Many Frocks at the Matrons' Ball

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 6

A charming note in the dressing at the Matrons Ball at Albury on Friday night was the choice of fresh -flowers. orchids, fragrant lily of the valley, camellias, daphne, parma violets, and carnations were all worn, some in the hair and many on coat lapels…

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Marjorie Lawrence Concert

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 6

The Marjorie Lawrence concert at the Regent next Monday promises to be a musical and social event of outstanding importance. Advance bookings…

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HOLBROOK Ambulance Ball

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 August 1939 · page 6

The Ambulance ball, held in the Mullengandra hall, was a success. A committee comprising Messrs. G. A. Bell, R. G. Taskis, H. Taskis, and H…

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Catholic Debutantes Give Return Ball

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 August 1939 · page 2

Debutantes whe were presented at the recent Catholic Princess Ball in St Patrick’s Hall arranged a return baii which took place in the same setting…

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Cor[?] Beats Chilteran at Basket Ball

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 August 1939 · page 7

In a basket ball semi-final between Corowa and Children, played at Corowa, scores were: Corowa 27 goals 17 tries; [?] 13-2[?]. Goal-thro[?]…

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Austral Pictures New Serial Starts To-morrow (Wednesday) Big Week-end Specials

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 August 1939 · page 1

To-morrow (Wednesday) night, the Bargain Night attractions at the Rex Theatre are worthy of note. First of all, there will be the first episode of…

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Marjor[?]e Lawrence Concert

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 23 August 1939 · page 4

Marjorie Lawrence. Australian soprano and New York Metropolitan opera House star, will give a concert at the Regent Theatre next Monday night…

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Albury Returned Soldiers and the Annual Ball

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 2

The Albury branch of the R.'S.S.I.L.A. at its next meeting will consider a notice of motion on the question of continuing the annual ball on its…

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Successful Church of England Ball Happy Function at Royal Palais Last Night Twelve Debutantes Presented to Bishop Dainty Figure Minuet Arranged

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 6

A delightful atmosphere prevailed at the Church of England Bail in the Royal Palais last night. The floral decorations of japonica and wattle blossom, set off with colored balloons, made a colorful background for a happy throng of dancers. The presentation of 12 debutantes to…

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Lilting Rhythm and Classical Beauty: Comedy Harmonists Delightful Concert in • Regent Theatre

Border Morning Mail · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 2

The remarkable harmonising ability of the Comedy Harmonists delighted the full house audience in the Regent Theatre last evening. Their offerings,…

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Lyric Pictures Saturday, August 26. "Letter of Introduction"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 3

Fine, great dramatic situations interspersed with hilarious comedy moments march grandly across the screen of Universal's John M. Stahl…

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Basket Ball Semi-final to Be Flayed Here

Border Morning Mail · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 8

The second semi-final in the Howlong and District Basket Ball Association will be played at Albury on the Olive st. ground on Sunday, between…

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Austral Pictures "Letter of Introduction" This Week-end "All Quiet on the Western Front" Soon

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 1

Both the pictures to be screened at The Rex Theatre this week-end are out of the ordinary attractions--"Storm Over Bengal," and "Letter…

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BALLDALE Ambulance Concert

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 1

In old of the funds of the Corowa Ambulance, Noel Coward's play, "Hay Fever" was produced at Balldale by the Corowa charity Club and…

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Marjorie Lawrence Concert

Border Morning Mail · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 4

The box plan for the Majorie Lawrence concert at. the Regent Theatre next Monday is filling rapidly. Seats are available at the ordinary reserve…

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Juvenile Ball

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 26 August 1939 · page 2

The Balranald Parent's and Citizens' Association's annual Juvenile Ball held in the Royal Theatre on Thursday night, was well attended by both…

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Band Recital in the Gardens

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 August 1939 · page 6

In the Botanic Gardens to-morrow afternoon beginning at 3 o’clock, the Town Band will play the 'following numbers: March, “Crown and…

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Military Ball at Wangaratta

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 August 1939 · page 3

Six hundred dancers attended the first ball of the 59th Battalion (Hume Regiment) in the drill hall at Wangaratta. The scheme of decorations…

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Catholic Debutantes Give Return Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 August 1939 · page 3

Debutantes at the recent Catholic Princess Ball, who gave a return ball in St. Patrick’s Hall on Monday night. Standing (left to right), Misses Veronica Carr, Mary Ward, Olive Collins, Rita O’Brien; sitting. Miss Joyce Greene, Mrs. H. Burnett (matron of honor) and Miss Merle Gregson…

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