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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

827 stories in Murray's papers · page 11 of 42

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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Debate Under Shadow of German Menace Chamberlain Assailed “Bungling And Ineptitude” Call for Concerted Action Get Aid From Russia and America, Declares Member LONDON. May 7

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 8

Mr. Chamberlain’s explanation of the Norwegian campaign and his insistence that this was not the time for quarrels among ourselves, did not stop the flow of expected criticism in the House of Commons debate. That…

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Effort to Revive School Band

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 2

At the Corowa P. & C. meeting on Tuesday night an effort was made to revive the school hand an invitation being forwarded to Mr. R. Edwards,…

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“Overseas Ball” for Diggers’

The Pastoral Times · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 1

An “Overseas Ball” to help the Patriotic Fund send comforts to our local men who haw joined the A.I.F. will be held in the Town Hall…

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Hay Nursing Home Annual Ball

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 2

The annual ball in, aid of the Hay Nursing Home was held on Tuesday evening, but did not attrack so large an attendance as usual. The…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming on

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 2

A poignant, dramatic story based on one of the most stirring chapters of the World War, a brilliant star in her finest role, and a cast of forty…

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Red Cross Dance Successful Effort at Ringwood

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 3

An enjoyable and successful dance organised by the Ringwood branch of the Red Cross, was held at Ringwood on Tuesday…

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[?] Ball Traffic schedule Changes for To-day

Border Morning Mail · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 4

Because of certain movements of rail traffic, changes have been made in the schedule of trains at Albury for to-day. The [?] motor will leave…

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Red Cross Evening to Aid Red Cross Ball Funds

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 1

On Monday, evening last a very enjoyable evening was spend at "Barondale," Mr. and Mrs, Lethbridge having lent their home to the V.A.D. who…

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Lyric Pictures Saturday, May 11 "The Cat and the Canary"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 5

Bob Hope, leading screen, radio and stage comedian, will be seen in one of the starring roles in this picture, and lovly Paulette Goddard will be…

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Basket Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 8

In the basket ball match between Albury and St. Mary’s, the following will represent Albury: M. Gibbs, K. Gibbs, B. Pass, L. Brain, L. Buttler. N. Collins…

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Race Night Ball at Holbrook Largely Attended

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 2

The hall was artistically decorated for the Race Ball at Holbrook last night. The function was largely attended by town and district residents…

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Decoration a Striking Feature at Wodonga Convent Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 4

A striking feature at this year’s Convent Debutante Ball at Wodonga, was the decorations, which were carried out by Mr. Michael Ryan, a past…

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He Made All the Stars And Put Personalities Into Pictures

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 6

A retrospective glance at the film industry, now it is past its golden anniversary year, reveals the somewhat surprising information that Cecil B…

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Majestic Pictures Week-end Proggramme

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 1

Frank Lloyd, renowned producer-director of many screen masterpieces, offers a new motion picture on Saturday and Monday at the Majestic…

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Hospital Ball

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 2

The annual hospital ball was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening of last week. Though well attended, there were not as…

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Annual Catholic Ball

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 2

A final reminder is given that the annual Catholic Ball will be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening next, 22nd May. Jack…

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St. Luke’s Ball at Wodonga a Very Successful Function

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 6

It was estimated that, about 175 couples were present at the St. Luke’s annual ball in the Wodonga Shire Hall. last night. This ball is usually…

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Ivanhoe. Children's Fancy Ball

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 2

On Wednesday night, 8th instant, a fancy dress ball for Ivanhoe and district school children, was given by the Parents and Citizens Association…

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Ball at Mathoura for Soldiers

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 2

“The Ball of the Year” will be held at Mathoura on Tuesday next, in aid of Mathoura Red Cross and the Comforts Funds. Excellent music, floor and…

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