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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Ball at Mathoura for War Effort

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 17 September 1940 · page 1

To raise funds for the war effort, Mrs Jas, Joss of “The Sp[?]ings,” has undertaken to organise a ball to be held at Mathoura during October…

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Catholic Ball at Wodonga Brilliant Success Last Evening

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 17 September 1940 · page 4

The annual Wodonga Catholic Ball last evening in the Wodonga Shire Hall was a brilliant success, about 700 dancers attending. The…

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Hay's Monster Patriotic Carnival and Ball—wednesday, 25th September—all Day Holiday. Procession 10.15 A.M. SPORTING

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 17 September 1940 · page 3

After having failed in 30 races,. Sir Ruff, starting at 100 to 1, captured the Corroboree Maiden Handicap at Moonee Valley, on Saturday…

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Regimental Concert

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 17 September 1940 · page 4

In a camp of over 1000 men it is only to be expected that considerable talent exists. That this is particularly true of the 2/23rd Battalion will be…

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Another Charity Dance

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 4

Farrah’s charity dance last night in the Ritz was a great success, it was in aid of Mrs. A. Mair, jun., the V.A.D. candidate in the Popular Girl contest,…

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Special Pictures To-night

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 2

The special programme at Hoyts to-night has been arranged to benefit the 2/23rd Battalion Fund. Those responsible for the arrangements are…

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Sunday Night Concert

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 2

An enjoyable entertainment is promised at the Plaza Theatre on Sunday night, when members of the 2/23rd Battalion will represent a variety of…

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TALLANGATTA Concert Party Helps

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 6

Continuing its efforts to aid in providing comforts for district soldiers, Tallangatta Younger Set Concert Party gave another bright entertainment in…

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Ball Dale News

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 6

At an open air meeting of the A. L. P. held at Balldaie on Saturday night. last, Mr. H. Passfleid Mr. L. Waterhouse and Mr. F. Buckley spoke…

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Masonic Dance a Success

Border Morning Mail · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 4

The last but one of the series, the Masonic dance in the Kiswa street hall last night was an unqualified success. There was a very good…

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Springtime Ball "Belle of the Ball" Competition Honors to Miss Edna Maher

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 1

Amongst an array of handsome frocks at the Springtime Ball on Wednesday evening, the judges' decision to award the prize (a…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming on

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 1

On Tuesday and Wednesday next the chief picture will be "The Lion Has Wings." This picture is of special interest and importance, as it is…

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Lyric Pictures Saturday, September 21 "Grand Dad Rudd"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 6

The principal picture on Saturday night will be another of the popular Rudd family, entitled "Grand Dad Rudd," and featuring Bert Bailey and…

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Austral Pictures "Bachelor Mother" This Week-end Merry Comedy with Ginger Rogers

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 1

A merry comedy drama, "Bachelor Mother," featuring attractive. Ginger Rogers, is the attraction offered picturogoers at…

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Regimental Concert

Border Morning Mail · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 2

The 2/23rd Battalion has promised an excellent prograsmme for the concert at the Plaza Theatre on Sunday night, commencing at 8.30. Admission is by…

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Battalion Concert Last Night

Border Morning Mail · Monday 23 September 1940 · page 2

The sacred concert staged by members of the 2nd/23rd Battalion in the [?] theatre last night drew a record crowd and gave excellent…

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Windouran Patriotic Dance

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 24 September 1940 · page 1

To-morrow evening a dance in aid of Moulamein district patriotic funds will be held at Windouran station homestead. There will be numerous…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming on

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 September 1940 · page 4

On Saturday and Monday next the main picture will be "The Four Feathers," which has been described as a technicolour epic. The…

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Austral Pictures Gloria Jean in "The Under Pup" "Dad Rudd, M.p.," Soon

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 September 1940 · page 1

Next week-end will see the first appearances before local picture audiences of the beautiful little singing star, Gloria Jean, in "The Under-Pup."…

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The Ball

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 September 1940 · page 2

The day was wound up with a ball in the War Memorial Hall in the evening. The ball had been entrusted to a committee of business girls…

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