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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

758 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 38

Daring Thief Gets £50 Theatre Desk Robbery Escapes Among Crowd Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 2

A daring robbery in front of many people was successfully performed in a city theatre before 8 o’clock last night…

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Hay Citizens' Band

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Hay Citizens' Band, the secretary, Mr. Cecil Fayle, gave an interesting summary of the band's finances since the…

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Al[?]ory Band Pathetic lack of Uniforms Military Officer’s Critici[?]

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 2

Sir,—As officer in charge of the 59th Battalion Albury detachment, permit me to express the thanks of the detachment to the Town Band for its…

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Items of News Band to Have Police Officer

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 2

For some time Rand has been without the services of a constable, but the department has now appointed First-Class Constable A. E…

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Poorly Attended Hospital Auxiliary Dance Worthy Object Neglected

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 4

Despite the worthiness of the object and the hard work of a small but willing band of women, the annual dance of the United Hospital…

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The Band and Recruiting

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 6

Sir,—Following your article last week regarding the Albury Band, today appears a letter from Major Home, which I trust will not pass…

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The Town Band Money For New Uniforms Appeal for Public Help

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 5

The committee of the Albury Town Band appeals to all loyal citizens of our town to assist in showing their appreciation for its self-sacrificing…

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Snake Gully Ball at Brocklesby

Border Morning Mail · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 2

A successful Snake Gully Ball was held in aid of the local Catholic Queen (Miss Rita Azzi) in the Brocklesby School of Arts on Wednesday night. Over £60 was raised. In the top picture the first prize winners are shown: They are (left to right) : Mr. Doug. Frew, Howlong ("Dad"); Mrs. Phil Smith, Walbundrie ("Mum"); Miss Rita Azzi, Brocklesby ("Mabel"), and Mr. J…

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Catholic Ball Enjoyabls and Successful Function

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 5

Held much earlier than previous years the annual Catholic Ball at Corowa on Tuesday night was an unqualified success. Though perhaps…

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Lyric Pictures Saturday, May 6 You're a Sweetheart

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 8

"You're a Sweetheart," the Universal comedy with music and Alice Faye, to be seen on Saturday night, is a sweetheart of a picture…

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Concert and Mannequin Parade

The Pastoral Times · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 2

A novel entertainment will be in the Lyceum Hall on Wednesday 17, when a mannequin parade [?] staged, Evening wear for men…

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Convent Debutante Ball at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 3

The dancing season at Wodonga was ushered in when the Convent Debutante Ball was held.in the Shire Hall, which was attractively decorated…

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And the Band Was Dressed for the Part

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 3

Even the band was dressed for the part at the “Snake Gully” ball held at Brocklesby on Wednesday evening in aid of the Catholic queen in the Brocklesby competition. For the occasion the band took the name, “The Woop [?] Woop Boys.” From left: Messrs. H. Walker. F. Shechan, Denny Doran and G. Smith…

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Corowa St. Mary’s Basket Ball Section

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 8

The following basket ball team has been chosen to represent Corowa St. Mary’s against Wangaratta at Wangaratta to-morrow, viz. Kitty O’Donoghue…

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Albury Town Band Quick Response to Appeal Fund Rises to £50

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 6

A most heartening response has met the appeal to the public for funds with which to equip Albury town bandsmen with new uniforms, and also with…

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Aero Club Ball at Holbrook £100 Taken at the Door

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 3

Four hundred and fifty dancers and onlookers attended the Aero Club ball at Holbrook. The shire hall was decorated in bright multi-colored hoops…

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Men’s Attempt to Rob Theatre Failed Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 2

Three men. who were attempting to force open pie door of the Sutherland picture theatre early to-day decamped when they were disturbed by a…

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Concert and Dance at Savernake

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 2

The Roseneath Tennis Club is holding a grand concert in the Savernake Hall on Thursday, May 11, this function to be followed by a euchre…

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For the Ball

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 4

A striking evening gown in petrol blue taffeta with draped brassiere and filling waist. Toffela “panniers” are fixed to the hipline of the extra full skirt…

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Card Party for Hospital Ball

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 4

The attention of card players (bridge and “500”) is directed to an alteration in the date of a card party organised by Mesdames Windeyer and Lloyd in…

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