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 26 of 42

Another Charity Dance

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 4

Farrah’s held their usual charity dance at the Ritz ballroom last night, with a record attendance. The fighting forces were well represented, with…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Albury Band- Master to Lead 2/23rd BATTALION

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 2

Bandmaster J. Jarvie, who has led Albury Town Band for almost 19 years, is now a sergeant in the A.I.F. He will lead the 2/23rd Battalion military band…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Spectacular Film of Pioneer Australia Star Theatre, Saturday Night Next

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 3

Dramatizing the roaring adventure and rich romance of the pioneer days in Australia in the early 19th Century, Hal Roach's…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Lavington Patriotic Concert

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 4

A concert staged by the Lavington Patriotic Committee last night was poorly patronised owing to the uncertain weather conditions. The…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Business Girls’ Dance

Border Morning Mail · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 5

Business girls held a successful dance at the Rendezvous last night to assist the candidature of the popular Business Girl (Miss R. Carroll). There…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

“Wags” Holds Peony Dance

Border Morning Mail · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 5

A Penny Dance, which W.A.G.S. (Wodonga Army Girls Society) held in the Shire Hall last evening, was so successful that it was decided to hold…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Drought Grim Pictures

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 8

Cattle dead, sheep dying, once lush pastures now powdered red dust, farmers turning sheep on to their ruined wheatfields!…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Majestic Pictures Week-end Programme

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 2

Hal Roach's hilarious screen comedy, "Topper Takes a Trip," sequel to "Topper," one of last year's biggest laugh hits, will be shown on…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Albury Police To Hold Ball

Border Morning Mail · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 4

Albury police yesterday decided to hold a ball in aid of the Albury District Hospital, Albury-Corowa Ambulance Service, and Newtown St John’s…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Concern at Coreen by Wangaratta Mandoline Band

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 3

A very successful concert was given in the Coreen hall on Saturday evening of last week in aid of Red Cross funds, by members of the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Lyric Pictures Saturday, August 31 "Our Neighbors, the Carters

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 7

The trend to simple, homespun, down-to-earth drama, which have been forging to the lead in public favor, is definitely reflected in "Our…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Austral Pictures "The Great Victor Herbert" This Week-end Jack Holt Next

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 1

There is not a person anywhere who has not whistled, hummed or sung songs composed by Victor Herbert--"Kiss Me Again," "Some Day." "A[?]…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

C.B.C. Concert’s Second Night

Border Morning Mail · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 5

Another full house audience attended the second and last presentation of the Christian Brothers’ College annual concert in the Plaza Theatre last…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Footballers’ Ball at Culcairn

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 31 August 1940 · page 2

The footballers’ old-time ball at Culcairn was attended by 100 coupler. Door takings amounted to £40. A set [?] was provided by a committee of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Arrangements for C. of E Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 31 August 1940 · page 4

Arrangements are well in hand for St. Matthew’s Church of England ball in the Palais Royal on September 11. A feature of the ball will be the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Miniatures Stolen From Theatre Foyer Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 31 August 1940 · page 8

Valued at £1000, a number of miniatures were stolen from the foyer of the Regent Theatre this evening. They were part of a valuable collection,…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Colorful Costuming for Christian Brothers’ Annual Concert

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 September 1940 · page 6

These photographs of boys who played in various numbers in the Christian Brothers' College annual concert indicate the great care which was spent in preparation of the colorful costumes. From the top and reading left to right, the boys took part in the following…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Basket Ball Dance for Red Cross at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 September 1940 · page 4

Between 150 and 210 dancers attended the Howlong and District Basketball dance in the Wodonga Shire Hall last night. Profits went to the Red…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Majestic Pictures Week-end Programme

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 September 1940 · page 1

On Saturday and Monday next the principal screening promises completely satisfying entertainment. It is "Remember?" starring Robert…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Items of News Police Ball on October 16

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 September 1940 · page 2

At the first committee meeting of Albury police last evening, it was decided to hold the Police Ball on October 16. Venue will be the Palais Royal…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →