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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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Band Recital This Evening

Border Morning Mail · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 2

In Dean Square, beginning at 8 o’clock this evening, the Town Band will play the following numbers: March. “Comrades in Arms”; selection,…

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Holding the Ball Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 8

A motion by the Victorian Football League that a player in possession of the ball must at once relinquish it when held by an opponent, was…

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Happenings in the District Beechworth Harmonica Band

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 3

At a meeting of the recently formed harmonica baud, Mr. George Baker was elected, conductor, with Mr. H. P. Farley assistant. Mrs, G. Wareham is…

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Austral Pictures Joan Crawford To-morrow Wednesday "Boys Town" Next Week-end

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

"The Bride Wore Red,'' featuring Joan Crawford, Franchot Tone, Robert Young Reginald Owen. Billie Bourke Dicky Moore and other…

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Dance at Night

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 1

As a continuation of the day's festivities, a dance was held in the Henty School of Arts, and was well patronsied, over £22 being taken at the door…

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Lyric Pictures Saturday, April 1 "Seventh Heaven"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 6

Adapted from the stage play produced and directed by John Golden, "Seventh Heaven" re-creates for screen audiences that star-crossed…

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Austral Pictures "Boys Town" This Week End or Two Nights Only

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 5

The Proprietors of Austral Pictures, whose privilege it will be to present the great M.G.M. picture, "Boys Town," at the Austral Open-Air…

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Mr. Allan Way's Concert

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 5

The concert given by Mr. Allan Way on Tuesday night last in Corowa, although not very liberally patronised, was greatly appreciated by…

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“Hold the Man, Hold the Ball” Rule Interpreted Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 7

With the intention of making the held the man, hold the hall” rule [?]rer, the following in[?]tions were issued to umpires following a meeting…

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Need for a Military Band

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 2

The enthusiasm displayed by the militia unit recently formed in Albury, together with that which has always been evidenced by the Albury…

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Younger Set Arrangements for Ball and Tennis Tournament

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 4

The C.W.A. Younger Set met on Thursday at the Hest Rooms. The chair was occupied by Miss Ruth Keays, who took the opportunity of…

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Mate's Empire Day Ball Elaborate Preparations in Hand

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

Elaborate preparations have been made By Mate’s Ltd. for an Empire ball, which will be held at the Industrial Hall, Albury Show grounds, on…

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Austral Pictures Special Easter Attractions Two Complete Programmes Myrna Loy in "Manproof"

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 1

Four specially attractive pictures have been booked for screening at Austral Pictures over next week-end --"Manproof," and "Algiers" on Easter…

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Basket Ball Brocklesby’s Annual Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Brock lesby Basket Ball Club, Miss Rita Azzi (President) presided. It was decided to re-form the club and to join…

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To the Editor What About a Military Band?

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 2

Sir,—Your heading article in Monday's issue recalls to mind the military band which functioned in Albury many years ago. What a splendid band it…

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Getting Ready for the Bounce of the Ball

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 6

The fact that 25 players turned out for die first run of the season on Tuesday evening, at the Albury show ground, is a good indication that King Football will not lack adherents this year. Albury and Rovers club have amalgamated and as each side possesses excellent material, the O. and M. eighteen should be one of the best Albury has fielded for years. The seconds will play in the Chiltern and District League…

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Demonstration Basket Ball (To The Editor)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 5

Sir,--I understand that Corowa has a line Basketball Association Might I, through your, pages, extend an invitation to that Association. and to any…

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Austral Pictures Special Easter Attractions Change of Programme

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 5

A wide range of enjoyable entertainment is offered to picturegoers over the Easter Holidays by the two programmes which have been booked…

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Lyric Pictures Easter Saturday & Monday, April 8 AND 10 "Mad About Music"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 1

The special production, "Mad About Music," featuring Deanna Durbin, will be screened on Saturday and Monday nights, April 8 and 10. Deanna…

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Two Shot Dead in Theatre London, April 10

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 3

The Shanghai correspondent of “The Times” says that while the film “Gunga Din” was being screened at a theatre in Tientsin, an unknown Chinese,…

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