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 32 of 42

Children’s Ball at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 4

A successful children’s ball was held at Wodonga on Wednesday night in the Shire Hall. Joint secretaries for the function were Mesdaes Lawrence…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Majestic Pictures What Is Coming on

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 1

On Tuesday and Wednesday next, Laurel and Hardy appear in "The Flying Deuces." This laugh-provoking comedy proves to be one of the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Pictures Confiscated Prompt British Action LONDON, October 10

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 5

French pictures, by the sale of which in the United Slates Germany hoped to secure dol’ar exchange, have been confiscated by the Bermuda…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Fancy Dress Juvenile Ball

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 12 October 1940 · page 2

The children's annual fancy dress ball was held on Friday, October 4, at the Variety Hall. Although the attendance was slightly less than in previous…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

R.S.L. Auxiliary Dance

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 October 1940 · page 4

In the Masonic Hall, Kiewa street, tonight a 50-50 dance will be held by the members of the women’s auxiliary of the local sub-branch of the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Wodonga Ball Winners :: Toy Worth Owning

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 October 1940 · page 2

Left: Margaret Aisbett, of Wodonga, as “Alice in Wonderland,” was the winner of the most original costume at the Higher Elementary School ball. Centre: Mrs. Roy Clout, of Smallest st., with one of the soft toys that has been made for sale to swell patriotic funds…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

2/23rd Battalion Band

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 October 1940 · page 2

Lieut.-Col. Evans (centre). Captain Kiel (on his right) and Captain Agar. Medical Officer (on his left) with the 2/23rd Battalion Band which was formed by Sgt. J. Jarvie under instructions from Colonel Evans…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Victory Ball for Mitta

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 October 1940 · page 3

To celebrate the Milta Valley Football Club’s winning of the district premiership and also the basked ball club’s success in the Valley competition, a…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Mayoress Hits First Ball

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 October 1940 · page 2

The official opening for the 1940-41 season of Albury Croquet Club lawns was held on Saturday in the presence of a large and representative…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

On With the Dance

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 October 1940 · page 2

Even after the strain of the long march from Bonegilla to Norcuil Park on Saturday, where it will bivouac overnight, Albury’s Own plans to hold…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The District. Carrathool the Diggers' Ball

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 15 October 1940 · page 2

The annual Diggers' Ball was held in the Parish Hall on Friday night, 11th instant. Taking the petrol rationing and the number of men who…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Majestic Pictures "Guliver's Travels" for Week-end

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 15 October 1940 · page 4

On Saturday and Monday next theatre goers have a treat in store in the Paramount Studio's first full length colour cartoon, "Gulliver's…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Gay Crowd for Police Ball To-morrow

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 October 1940 · page 1

A gay crowd of at least 500 is expected at the Police ball to-morrow night. Ticket sales already indicate this, and organisers will not be…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Austral Pictures "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" Next Week-end's Big Attraction Bargain Night To-morrow (Wednesday)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 October 1940 · page 1

Bargain night patrons have a treat in store for them to-morrow (Wed.) evening when the programme will include Zane Grey's "Light of the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Farrah’s Charity Dance

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 October 1940 · page 4

To-night Farrah’s are holding their charity dance at the Rits to supplement the takings at the police ball, the proceeds of which will go to the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Police Ball in Palais Royal

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 October 1940 · page 4

Palais Royal will be the rendezvous of merrymakers to-night, for with the police ball in full swing, a night of nights is anticipated…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Regimental Concert Last Night

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 October 1940 · page 2

The variety entertainment of the 2[?]23rd Battalion’s regimental concert in the Plaza Theatre last night was of a high standard, revealing some fine…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Annual Concert Successful Presbyterian Function

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 October 1940 · page 3

The annual tea and concert of St. David’s Presbyterian Church, held last night, were highly successful. The Mayor and Mayoress (Ald. and…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Band

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 6

Mrs. Can Drum is an inmate of Corowa hospital. Her daughters, Mrs. N. Curran and Miss Rene Drum, are staying and Corowa to be with their mother…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Sheabers’ Dance at Woomargama

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 2

On Friday night the shearers al Woomargama have arranged a dance, the proceeds of which are to be divided between the Woomargnma Comforts…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →