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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Gunbar Pre-wedding Dance

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 4

A very cheery dance was held in the Gunbar Public Hall on Monday night last, when the friend's of Miss Nancy Ward' of "Carrego" and Mr…

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Majestic Pictures "Dad Rudd, M.p."

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 4

It is with great pleasure that we announce the presentation of a real Australian film "Dad Rudd, M.P.," at the Majestic Theatre next…

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Lyric Pictures Saturday, July 20 "Disputed Passage"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 8

Dorothy Lamour,, Akim Tamiroff, and John Howard share top dramatic honors in "Disputed Passage," an exciting story about the problems of…

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Austral Pictures the Week-end's Attractions "Four Feathers"--ralph Richardson

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 1

The programme at Austral Pictures this week-end is recommended to picturegoers as the most interesting evening's entertainment offered for…

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An Excellent Concert St. Joseph’s Pupils, Culcaim

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 7

A concert by pupils of St. Joseph’s Convent, Culcairn, and music pupils, held in the Manorial Hall, attracted a large and appreciative audience…

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Basket Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 July 1940 · page 6

Albury basketball team, which will be at home to Corowa on Sunday, will be chosen from: M. Gibbs (capt.), K. Gibbs, J. Strang. L. Butler, J. Brain, B. Pass, J. Sheridan,…

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Won Dance Title

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 July 1940 · page 2

The winners of the modern dancing championship at Strahan’s Rendezvous were Miss Irene Carsons and Mr. Bert Ahem. Three couples competed in…

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They Help the Band

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 July 1940 · page 2

Officer elected at the annual meeting of the Albury Town Band Women’s Auxiliary were: President. Mrs. Stanton (re-elected): vice-presidents,…

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Diggers' Ball. Gay and Successful Function

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 20 July 1940 · page 2

The annual ball held by the Balranald branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, eventuated last night at the Royal Theatre, and,…

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Debutan[?] For C. of E. Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 July 1940 · page 4

The members of St. Matthew’s Church Guild have decided that a number [?] will be presented again this year when the annual…

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Wodonga Patriotic Ball

Border Morning Mail · Monday 22 July 1940 · page 2

The drive for funds for patriotic purposes at Wodonga will be continued to-night when a Patriotic Ball will be held in the Shire Hall. A strong…

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Boonoke Woolshed Ball

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 23 July 1940 · page 1

Arrangements are being made for a patriotic ball at Boonoke woolshed on Saturday night, 3rd August, in aid of the funds of Conargo Red Cross and…

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Majestic Pictures Week-end Programmes

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 23 July 1940 · page 2

Next Saturday and Monday, Darryl F. Danuck's production of that sensational film "The Rains Came," will be shown at the Majestic Theatre. This…

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Austral Pictures Victor McLAGLEN in "Captain Fury" Australian Bushranging Story

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 July 1940 · page 1

Although "Captain Fury" was made In Hollywood, with Brian Ahern, Victor McLaglen, Paul Lukas and June Lang in the cast, it is a story of the…

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Ball at Walliston Mr. Lawson, M.l,a., Presents Wheat Crop Trophies

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 23 July 1940 · page 1

Prizes won in the wheat crop competition conducted by Walliston F. and S.A. last season were presented to the winners by Mr. Lawson, M.L.A…

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Ournie Red Cross Sports and Dance

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 July 1940 · page 3

A successful sports day and dance held by the Ournie sub-branch of the Red Cross resulted in a profit of over £50. The sports were held on the…

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Happenings in the District Brocklesby Ambulance Dance

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 July 1940 · page 4

A dance to help Albury ambulance was a great success. Visitors were present from Burrumbuttock. Howlong, and Balldale, and almost 40 couples…

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Wodonga Patriotic Ball

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 2

About 350 people attended the ball held in the Wodonga Shire Hall on Monday night in aid of Wodonga and District Patriotic Fund, which is…

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Successful Dance Last Evening

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 4

The first of a series of dances to be held each mouth and organised by the Younger Set of the Red Cross, in the Ritz last night, was and unqualified…

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Ball at Osborne’s Flat

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 4

A successful ball was held at Osborne’s Flat on Tuesday night, about 200 people dancing to the Strains of Bolger’s Band. Praise is due to the…

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