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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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Austral Pictures "Boots and Saddles" Saturday Also "The Hurricane"

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 1

Two specially attractive pictures to be screened at Austral Pictures at the week-end (Saturday and Monday) should provide enjoyment for…

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Band Recital Abandoned

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 1

The rain over the week-end washed out all hopes of the massed bands recital which was to have Men held at Deniliquin on Sunday, when…

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Ivanhoe. Farewell Dance

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 2

On Monday night (20th inst), very enjoyable function was held in the Memorial Hall, by the residents of the town and district, to bid…

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Austral Pictures "Test Pilot" Next Week-end Also "Sydney" Coloured Travel

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 1

The screen's greatest thrill--"Test Pilot," with the screen's greatest stars--Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy and Myrna Loy, comes to Austral Pictures…

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50 Years Married Cheery Reunion at Stanley Band Plays at Gathering

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 3

On Monday evening the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. B. Craig, Stanley, was the scene of much celebration, the occasion being the anniversary of their…

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Lyric Pictures Saturday, March 4 "Hold That Kiss"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

Lovers pretending to be social celebrities to impress each other; an irrepressible small brother who plays a clarinet and complicates romance…

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Austral Pictures "Test Pilot" This Week-end and "Sydney'' Colour Travel

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

Great stars in a great picture. This adequately sums up the general impression created by Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Spencer…

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Electrocuted on Top of Dance Palais Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 10

While using an electric drill last night George Evans, Hickford st., East Brunswick, was electrocuted. The accident occurred while Evans was working…

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Band Recital This Evening

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 2

The Town Band will give a recital in Dean Square, beginning at 8 o’clock this evening, as follows: March, “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,”…

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Theatre Train Goes on Tour

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 6

The theatrical company of the German Labor Front has set out from Berlin on an 11 months tour of villages and working communities in…

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Austral Pictures George Formby Next Weekend

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 1

"It's in the Air," George Formby's latest comedy, will be at Austral Open Air Pictures next week-end (Saturday and Monday) together with "Port of…

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Country Dance Halls Methodists’ Condemnation Serious Assertions Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 3

After delegates had stated that country dances had an adverse effect on young people, the Methodist conference to-day decided that the…

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Duchess of Kent and Sister Attend Pressmen’s Ball

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 1

The Duchess of Kent (centre), her sister, Princess Paul of Yugo-Slavia, and M. Metaxas, the Greek Prime Minister, who attended a charity ball at Belgrade, organised by pressmen.—(By Airmail)…

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Lyric Pictures Saturday, March 11 "The Unguarded Hour"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 9

Loretta Young and Franchot Tone form a delightful new romantic screen team in "The Unguarded Hour." The new picture, filled with romance,…

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Austral Pictures Week-end Attractions Geo. Formby's Latest Comedy

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 1

"It's in The Air." the English come than George Formby's latest comedy and by far his best to date, will be at Austral Pictures tomorrow…

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P. & C. Association Annual Meeting and Election of Officers Preparations for Children's Ball

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 5

Mr. H. K. Knox presided over a good attendance at the annual meeting of the Henty Parents and Citizens' Association held at the public school on…

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Holbrook St. Patrick’s Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 11 March 1939 · page 2

The annual St. Patrick’s Ball will be held in the Holbrook Shire Hall on March 15. Bolger’s orchestra will provide the music…

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Band Recital This Evening

Border Morning Mail · Monday 13 March 1939 · page 2

A programme with an Irish flavor about it will be presented in Dean Square this evening by the Town Band. The recital will begin at 8 o’clock and…

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St. Patrick's Dance

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 2

Dance-lovers are reminded of the St. Patrick's old-time dance night, which will take place in St. John's Hall on Thursday next, March 16…

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Birganbigil Items Annual Ball in April

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 4

The March meeting of the committee of the Birganbigil Institute Was held on Friday evening, when there was a fair attendance…

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