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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Patriotic And Farewell Dance

The Pastoral Times · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 1

Arrangements are being made for a patriotic and farewell dance at Moonbria station on Saturday, June 8. The function is a farewell to members of…

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Lyric Pictures Saturday, June 1 "SEVENTEEN"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 2

The story of a young man who suffers all the trials and tribulations of a great love only to find that at seventeen he js not yet a man is told in…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming on

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 1

On Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, "Tarzan Finds a Son!" starring Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan, will be the star…

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Pleasant Hills C.w.a. Patriotic Ball

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 2

The ball in aid of the Pleasant Hills C.W.A. Comforts Fund was held on , Wednesday, 29th May. Owing to rain in the earlier part of the evening the…

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Red Cross Society Woolshed Ball Nets £30/5/

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 5

A meeting of members of the Henty Red Cross was held on 28th May, one president, Mrs. Rossell, being in the chair. The following members were…

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“Overseas Ball” Shows Profit Of £75 For Soldiers’ Comforts

The Pastoral Times · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 1

With such worthy objects as the provision of suitable presentations to members of the A.I.[?] before their departure overseas, and regular…

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Austral Pictures "Hunchback of Notre Dame" Interesting Shorts This Week-end

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 1

Commencing to-night (Friday), the Proprietors of Austral Pictures will screen "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" and specially…

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Blind Concert at Wahgunyah

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 5

The concert party of the Royal Victoria Institute for the Blind will visit Wahgunyah School of Arts on Wednesday evening next, June 5, with…

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Mugs' Concert. Thursday Night, Next

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 1 June 1940 · page 3

There are mugs, and mugs.—There are big mugs and little mugs; there are ugly mugs and invitingly pretty mugs; there are grinning mugs and…

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Angles on the War in Pictures Hurried From England

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 8

All sections in the Allied countries are contributing share towards the war effort. Top left : Girls of France in a munitions factory. A total of 1,700,000 men and 800,000 women are manufacturing arms and…

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Profit From “Overseas Ball” Increases To £85

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 1

With the receipt of additional donations and money for tickets from outside centres, the profit derived from the Overseas Ball m aid of Deniliquin…

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War in Latest Pictures From Overseas

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 1

Top Left: George Muir, a war grave keeper, arrested the crew of a Domier aeroplane that was brought down R.A.F. fighters in France. He found the crew fully armed walking away from their wrecked plane and with great bravery he asked them to hand over their arms, which they did. He then handed them over to the authorities. Muir is on the left sitting on the tail of the Dornier telling his tale to an officer…

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More Sports Ground Pictures of Grace, Beauty and Stamina

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 6

Top Left: Hands on hips, faces tense with expectation, these sturdy youngsters wait for the tap of the drum to complete a movement in one of the physical exercises. Top Right: Here we have the “mixed doubles”…

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Annual C.W.A. Ball at Wangaratta WANGARATTA

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 4

The Union Jack, Australian and French flags graced the stage and foyer of St. Tatrick’s Theatre to-night when the annual C.W.A. ball was held…

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Young Anglicans’ Dance

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 4

Nearly £4 -was taken at the weekly dance of the Albury Young Anglicans’ Association last night. It was a very enjoyable function, and Brumm’s…

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GEROGERY Red Cross Ball

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

The ball in aid of the Gerogery Red Cross was a success. Net profits amounted to £13 3. 4. A number of donations were received from residents…

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WALWA Annual Catholic Ball

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

The annual Catholic ball, which is one of the highlights of the year, eclipsed an previous records, almost £40 being taken on the door. The…

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Pictures on the Sabbath? Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 1

The Premier (Mr. Mair) said to-night that he was prepared to give consideration to the proposal to open picture theatres on Sundays, the proceeds to…

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Majestic Pictures

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 4

On Tuesday and Wednesday next the star picture will be "These Glamour Girls," in which the principal players will be Lew Ayres and Lana…

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Annual Catholic Ball Soon

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 2

A reminder is given in to-day's Amusement columns that the 1940 annual Catholic ball will be held at St. john's Hall on Tuesday, June 18…

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