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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming on

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 2

On Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, Wallace Beery, Chester Morris and Virginia Grey lead the cast in Metro-Goldywn-Mayer's "Thunder…

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Lyric Pictures Saturday, May 18 "Hitler, Beast of Berlin"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 8

This picture, to be screened in Henty on Saturday evening, is a frank and fearless exposure of Nazism based on actual happenings, and stresses the fact…

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Austral Pictures Bette Davis in "The Old Maid" This Week-end's Attraction

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 1

The much-discussed picture which was held over for two weeks at the Melbourne Regent recently to cope with the large crowds which flocked…

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P. & C. Association Arrangements for Empire Day Children's Ball. Returns £7/5/

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Henty Parents and Citizens' Association was held on Thursday evening, the president (Mr. H. K. Knox) in the chair…

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Opening of New Shire Hall at Moulamein. Official Opening on Wednesday Next Grand Ball in the Evening

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 3

On next Wednesday afternoon, May 22. at 3 o'clock, the Wakool New Shire Hall, at Moulamein, will be officially opened by the Shire President, Cr. J…

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A Good Band Makes the Dance

Border Morning Mail · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 6

Paul Jeacle’s dance band, which is to play at Mate's Ball on June I I, has the happy knack of entering into the spirit of a function. In this picture they ari playing at a cooking demonstration. Mate’s Ball is being organised as a huge party, and the happy spirit that will be introduced by these merry instrumentalists will go a long way towards ensuring the joyful atmosphere that is being sought…

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Catholic Ball at Thurgoona

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 4

The ninth annual Catholic ball, at Thurgoona, will be held in aid of the Newtown Orphanage and the Catholic Church funds at the Thur[?] hall…

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Majestic Pictures Week-end Programme

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 2

On Saturday, and Monday, Lionel Barrymore and Sir Cedric Hardwicke will be seen in a most daring and unusual story, full of heart…

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Coles’ Ball Aids Patriotic Fund

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 4

The annual ball of Coles’ Ltd. at the Royal Painis last night was under the patronage of the Mayor and Mayoress (Aid. and Mrs. D. G…

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A Successful Patriotic Dance in Mundawadra Woolshed

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 4

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Rutherford spared no effort in making Mundawadra woolshed attractive for a patriotic dance…

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BOOROORBAN Ball in Aid of Hay Nursing Home

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 3

On Friday evening, a ball which was most successful from a social point of view, and also from the financial aspect, was held in the…

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Austral Pictures "The Man in the Iron Mask Alexander Dumas' Famous Story

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 1

Who is the Man in the Iron Mask? For nearly a century and a half historians have battled over this questions but records do not disclose…

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[?]Negilla and Concert

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 4

The committee of the Bonegilla school has been busy making arrangements for the Red Cross concert and dance to-morrow evening, and is…

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Gerogery Ball

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 4

Gerogery Red Cross Ball, which was to have been held on May 24, will now take place on Friday, May 31. to avoid clashing with another like event…

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Ball in Aid of Wangaratta Hospital. WANGARATTA

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 6

The Mayoress (Mrs. T. C. Nolan) was president, Mrs. W. Law secretary, and Mrs.. J; Boyd assistant secretary, of a committee of womenfolk in charge…

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Pictures in Dean Street As Albury People Pass by

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

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Hospital Gymkhana and Ball £130 to Be Handed to Hospital Board

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 3

A meeting of the Hospital Gymkhana committee was held in the Mechanics' Institute on Friday evening last. There was a good…

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2 Dance Bands for “Overseas Ball.” Patriotic Fund’s Function

The Pastoral Times · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 1

Two dance bands will provide continuous dancing for patrons of the “Overseas Ball,” which will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday night…

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Ball at Booroorban

The Pastoral Times · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 3

Despite clouds of dust and cold windy weather on Friday, a good number of enthusiasts turned up for the ball in aid of the Hay Nursing Home, held at…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming on

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 4

Next Tuesday and Wednesday , Melwyn Douglas and Joan Blondell will be starred in a comedy "Good Girls Go To Paris."…

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