Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Pictures, dances & concerts, all years

Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

827 stories in Murray's papers · page 13 of 42

Pictures of War Activities in Various Places

Border Morning Mail · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 4

Top Left: The first Indian party from the war zone on a visit to London march past Buckingham Palace Top Right: The Earl of Athlone, Governor-General-designate of Canada, and H.R.H. Princess Alice. Countess…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Lyric Pictures Saturday, May 25 "Spawn of the North"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 6

Alaska, America's last frontier, where men fight to the death for the wealth of Arctic seas and women follow them into unbelievable hardships…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Woolshed Dance Big Crowd Visits Mundawadra Substantial Cheque for Red Cross

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 1

All roads Led to Mundawadra station woolshed on Friday evening last, When cars and motor lorries in great numbers deposited about 250 dancers and…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Returned Soldiers' League Annual Ball, June 26 Donation to School of Arts

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of the Henty Sub-branch of the R.S.S. I.L.A., the president (Mr. A. L. Rutherford) occupied the chair…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Austral Pictures "Man in the Iron Mask" Alexandre Dumas' Story This Week-end

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 1

During the month of June, which marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Austral Pictures, there will be special…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Basket Ball Wodonga Team

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 9

Wodonga basket ball team to play Albury a[?] Wodonga will be chosen from the following: D. Perry, M. Hayter J. Gardner. A. Bell. A. Wright,…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Coles’ Ball Nets £20

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 7

The ball organised by the social committee of G. J. Coles’ Ltd., in aid of the local Patriotic Fund, returned a profit of £20. This sum was handed…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Mugs' Concert. Don't Forget—june 6

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 3

The Mugs' Concert, organised by Balranald Patriotic League, on behalf of the local brunch of the Red Cross Society, will "oocur" on Thursday…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Civil and Military Activities in Overseas’ Pictures

Border Morning Mail · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 3

Top Left: The opening of a new aerodrome somewhere in the B.E.F. area in France was celebrated when the Engineer of the Air Component made the first landing. The picture shows the chief engineer inspecting the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Military Ball Held at Culcairn Red Cross Society Benefits

Border Morning Mail · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 3

The Military Ball, held in the Memorial Hall, Culcairn, tinder the auspices of the Culcairn Light Horse Troop and the Red Cross, was attended by 300 dancers, and the takings amounted to £49. The proceeds will…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Austral Pictures "Nunchback of Notre Dame" March of Time--japan

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 3

Included in the specially selected programme of shorts which will support "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" at Austral Pictures next week-end…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Red Cross Ball Over £100 Raised V.A.D. and Apex Get Results

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 3

The ball in aid of Red Cross funds sponsored by the Corowa V.A.D.'s and Apex Club and held at the Parish Hall on Friday…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Diggers’ Ball. a Great Success

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 3

One of the most enjoyable dances for a long time,” was the gen[?] [?] expressed opinion of the Berrigan “Diggers” Ball, held on Friday…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Catholic Ball

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 2

The annual Catholic ball was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening of last week. Due perhaps to events in neighbouring…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Latest War Pictures

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 8

Top Left: The opening of a new aerodrome somewhere in the B.E.F. area in France, when the chief engineer of the air component made the first landing. The chief engineer taking off his flying suit…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Catholic Ball at Walbundrie

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 3

The annual Catholic Ball at Walbundrie was a great success socially and financially. Over [?] was netted. The joint honorary secretaries were Mrs. P…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Wodonga C.W.A. Ball

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 4

The annual ball of the Country Women’s Association at Wodonga was held last night, [?] there [?] an excellent attendance. [?] was…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

"Another Thin Man" Star Theatre Saturday Night Next

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 3

Its story topping both preceding pictures of the "Thin Man" series for hilarious moments and intriguing mystery, "Another Thin Man,"…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

BROCKLESBY Successful School Concert

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 2

On Empire Night the school pupils under the direction of Mr. S. Lawson treated a full house to a delightful programme, interspersed with items by…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Ball

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 2

The ball at night was run in aid of the Red Cross, by that committee and turned out to be a huge success, £120 being taken at the door. This sum…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →