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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

758 stories in Murray's papers · page 33 of 38

Hay Jockey Club Ball

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 2

The Hay Jockey Club Ball Committee have hit upon a novel idea to lot the people of the town and district see their spacious tea room at…

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Lyric Pictures Saturday, October 28 "ZAZA"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 7

The gaudy lusty days of the turn of the century, when all France rocked as "Zaza," the music hall darling, swished her skirts in her daring new…

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Local Concert Well Received

The Pastoral Times · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 2

ON Tuesday night a novel entertainment—styled the “Boomps-a-Daisy” Revue—was presented to one of the biggest audiences to attend at the…

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Roof-Cooling Installation at Albury Theatre Only One of Kind in Australia

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 28 October 1939 · page 6

Additions to the cooling system at Hoyts Albury Theatre provide for a constant flow of water over the ex pansive iron .roof with the aim of preventing…

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Austral Pictures

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 3

On Wednesday (to-morrow) evening the Bargain Night programme will comprise "The 13th Man," a thrilling detective mystery drama featuring…

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Narrandera Band Plays Delightful Music

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 2

Well-groomed and splendidly equipped, the Narrandera Citizens’ Band created a good impression at the massed bands’ demonstration in the Grove at Yarrawonga on Sunday last…

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Red Cross Ball Successful

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 1

In keeping with the successful functions conducted in the past, the annual Red Cross ball in the Town Hall on Friday night proved a great success…

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Hay Younger Set. Dance and Social Evening

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 4

Another very successful function, arranged and carried out by that very live organisation "The Hay Hospital Younger Set" was held in the Nurses…

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"The Dawn Patrol." British Reserve Officers Now With Regiments. Attractions at Majestic Theatre

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 2

When the "Dawn Patrol" was shown in Sydney cinemas, it received very favouvable review by the critics, being described as containing some of…

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Militia Dance Postponed

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 November 1939 · page 3

The militia dance, organised by the Women's Voluntary Services, has been postponed from November 3 to Wednesday, November 8, so as Albury…

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59th Battalion in Camp Splendid Orphanage Band Juvenile Sports

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 4

Top Left: Outside one of the Albury tents at Seymour camp. Right: Members of the Cadre of the 59th Battalion who are studying to become instructors…

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Good-bye Mr. Chips Star Theatre, Saturday, 11th NOVEMBER

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 3

Movie fans are certainly well catered for in Jerilderie by Mr. Val. Chapman's progressive policy of only securing the latest and best…

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Labor Wants Concerted Move Hade to Solve Workless Problem MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 1

A conference of Labor Unemployment Committees of all States decided urge the Federal Government to deal with unemployment as a national…

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North Albury Fair Successful Function Held Children’s Concert at Night

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 6

The second annual fair, organised by the All Saints’ Women’s Guild, and officially opened in All Saints’ Hall, North Albury, yesterday afternoon by…

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Cup-night Dance

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 2

An old-time dance will be held on Tuesday night, next, November 7, in St. John's Hall Excellent music and supper. Tickets are 2- and the…

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Open-air Dance

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 5

A special Troop night open-air dance will be held at the Open-air Palals Austral Grounds on Monday evening next. Music will be supplied by…

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Majestic Picture Theatre

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 1

Drama, romance, thrills, chills and comedy are expertly blended in the film "Four Girls in White," the main feature of the Majestic Theatre…

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Trouble at Dance. Young Man Fined

The Pastoral Times · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 3

There was a sequel in the Deniliquin Police Court on Monday to an incident which occurred on Saturday night at a dance in the Masonic Hall. Stanley…

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£100 Damages for Injury From Golf Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 4

In the Second County Court on Wednesday, Judge Book awarded £100 damages to a woman who was struck over the eye by a ball while…

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Austral Pictures "The Lambeth Walk" This Week-end

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 1

Besides seeing the dance "the Lambeth Walk" done as it should be done, picturegoors will enjoy the feast of fun provided by Lupino Lane,…

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