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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Mechanics’ Theatre Question of Lease Extension

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 5

Question of the extension of the lease of the Mechanics’ Theatre came before the Albury Municipal Council last night…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming on

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 3

On Tuesday and Wednesday next the main picture will be "Damaged Goods," a story film emphasising the seriousness of venereal disease, and…

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O. Gilpin's Staff Ball Successful Entertainment

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 2

On Wednesday evening a very successful ball organised by Messrs. O. Gilpin's staff, assisted by the local police, was held in the. War Memorial…

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Lyric Pictures Saturday, October 5 "Opened by Mistake"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 6

"Opened by Mistake" gives Charlie Ruggles an opportunity to portray again his most memorable characterisation, that of the drunken reporter…

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Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball. Successful Function at Blighty

The Pastoral Times · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 2

A very successful juvenile fancy dress ball was held at Blighty last Friday evening. when a large crowd of children and adults attended. The early part of…

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Austral Pictures Dad and Dave This Week-end Matinee To-morrow (Saturday)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 1

"Dad Rudd,M.P.,"the greatest Aussie comedy yet produced, featuring the famous.' Rudd family -- Dad, Mum, Dave, and all the…

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New and Unique Pictures of the World’s Most Amazing Aerial Collision

Border Morning Mail · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 4

Here are some more pictures of the strange “visitors” (the interlocked R.A.A.F. bombers) that were brought safely to earth on Sunday at Brocklesby, by an unprecedented feat of airmanship on the part of Pupil Pilot Fuller…

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New Dance Band at the Royal Palais To-night

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 October 1940 · page 2

Local dance [?] will be introduced to a fresh dance [?] when the New Mayfair Dance Band from Wangaratta [?] the orchestra [?] a popular…

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Pictures in Dean St

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 October 1940 · page 4

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Basket Ball Match Off

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 October 1940 · page 6

The basket ball match, which was to have been played this week-end between Carowa St. Mary’s and [?] has been postponed because of the death of a brother…

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YACKANDANDAH Hospital Ball

Border Morning Mail · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 4

Yackandandah hospital ball was largely attended. Attractions were the presentation of a number of debutantes and the presence of Brigadier-General…

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Kergunyah Annual Catholic Ball

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 4

An energetic committee has been working hard over the past few weeks to assure the success of this year’s annual Catholic ball at Kergunyah. The…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming on

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 4

"Drums Along the Mohawk" is the thrilling early American drama which should thrill audiences next Saturday and Monday. The picture…

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Rain in the Desert Troops Dance Like “Outback Cockies” (From Sergt. Ian C. Fitchett, Official War Correspondent) CAIRO, October 6

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 1

Last night members of the A.I.F. saw their first rain since April. An electrical and dust storm preceded a heavy downpour on the desert camp…

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To the Editor the Police Ball

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 October 1940 · page 4

Sir,—May 1. per medium of your paper, give expression to my appreciation of the generous response being made by people of this district…

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Premiership Ball. Enjoyable Function at Rennie

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 9 October 1940 · page 4

A very large and enthusiastic crowd attended the premiership ball of the Rennle Football Club, held in the Rennlo Hall on the 24th ult…

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Battalion Concert

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 October 1940 · page 3

The 2/23rd Battalion will hold a concert in the Plaza Theatre on Friday next, starting at 8 p.m. The programme will include music by the band, vocal…

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Farrah’s Dance

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 10 October 1940 · page 2

Fartah’s weekly dance at the Ritz last night was an outstanding success. The largest crowd attended since the inception of these dances. Excellent…

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Items of News Battalion Concert

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 10 October 1940 · page 4

Proceeds of the regimental concert to be given by the 2/23rd at the Plaza Theatre on Tuesday evening next will be devoted to the battalion fund. In…

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District Pictures

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 3

All pictures taken at the Walbundrie Show may be seen at the Walbundrie Stores, where orders will be taken. Balldale School sports pictures are on…

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