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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Majestic Pictures Week-end Programme

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 1

On Saturday and Monday next, the chief picture will be another of the ever popular Hardy Family series, "Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever."…

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Four Ball at Corowa Links

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 4

Under perfect playing conditions the Corowa Golf Club conducted its first regular Saturday competition on Saturday last, when a four ball best…

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The District. Ivanhoe. Red Cross Dance

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 1

The Red Cross committee held a dance in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday, 17th April, and due to their hard work and untiring efforts it…

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Items of News Young Anglicans to Dance

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 2

The Albury branch of the Truing Anglicans’ Association will be hosts to members of the Holbrook branch at a dance in St. Matthew's Hall to-morrow…

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Young Anglicans’ Dance

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 4

The dance of the Albury Young Anglicans in St. Matthew’s Hall last night was attended by 15 visitors from Holbrook and two from Gerogery. The…

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Hospital Ball at Night

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 3

To finish off the day the annual Hospital Ball will be held at night, and this function under the management of the Hospital Auxiliary…

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Christian Brothers’ Old Boys to Hold Ball

Border Morning Mail · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 4

At a meeting of the recently-formed Christian Brothers’ Old Boys’ Association last night it was decided to hold the annual ball on July 25, in the Palais…

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Lyric Pictures Saturday, May 4 "Our Leading Citizen"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 5

Bob Burns, who has endeared himself to the hearts of filmgoers with his portrayals in recent pictures of the "Arkansas Traveler," and a Missouri…

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Austral Pictures Spencer Tracy This Week-end Also Edgar Wallace Story

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 1

A special programme has been arranged of screening at Austral pictures this week-end, Friday, Saturday (Race Night) and…

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"Beau Geste" New Version of Old Favourite for Majestic Theatre

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 2

Co-starring Gary Cooper, Ray Milland and Robert Preston, as the brothers "Geste,' Paramount's new, adventure-crammed, excitement-filled…

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Catholic Basket Ball Competition To-morrow

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 May 1940 · page 8

The North-Eastern Catholic Ladies’ Sporting Association will begin its basketball competition to-morrow, when Albury will meet Corowa on the…

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Splendid Frocking at Holbrook Ball Debutantes Presented C.W.A. President

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 May 1940 · page 2

The blue and gold ball of the Country Women’s Association in the local hall at Hulbrook last night was an outstanding event, and the crowded…

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Balranald Patriotic League. "Mugs'" Concert to Be Held

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 4 May 1940 · page 3

A meting of the above League was held on Monday evening last, at, which there was an attendance of 15, Including one lady…

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Police Ball for Hospital?

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 1

It is proposed to organise a Police Ball in aid of Deniliquin Hospital, Inspector M. Sedgwick said a few days, age. He added that he was doing his I…

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Majestic Pictures Annabella Picture Next Week-end

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 2

At the Majestic Pictures next Saturday and Monday, picture fans will have an opportunity of seeing one of the most delightful actresses which…

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11 Debutantes Presented At Wodonga Convent Ball

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 4

Eleven debutantes were presented to Mrs. Paton wife of Mr. J. R. Paton. M.L.A. at the annual Convent ball in the Shire Hall, Wodonga last night…

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Austral Pictures "Seven Little Australians" Next Week-end Two Special Programmes

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 1

In announcing the screening of "Seven Little Australians" and Rulers of the Sea" for next week-end the proprietors of Austral Pictures…

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Fair and Dance. NEARLY £100 NETTED

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 3

The annual Church of England Fair and Dance was held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon and evening, and resulted very…

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Club Ball

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 3

On the night of the races the Club's annual ball was held in the Town Hall and was a brilliant success. Music was supplied by…

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Culcairn C.w.a. Younger Set Ball

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 6

The C.W.A. Younger Set ball at Culcairn was attended by more than 100 couples, in addition to a gallery of onlookers. It was a social and financial…

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