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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Latest Pictures of the War at Sea and the Men Who Engage in It

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 4

This batch of photographs was received by the last air mail from England, several having been just released by the censorship department…

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More Pictures of Australians in Middle East :: British ’Plane Shelter

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 1

More pictures are coming to hand of the war activities overseas…

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Lyric Pictures. Saturday, March 2 "Keep Smiling"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 5

It is a long time since Henty picture fans had the pleasure of seeing Gracie Fields on the screen. They will have an opportunity on Saturday…

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"Good-bye Mr. Chips's" Top Grade Picture for Majestic Theatre

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4

Majestic Theatre patrons "will on Tuesday, and Wednesday next have the opportunity of seeing a picture which has been acclaimed as…

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Austral Pictures "Clouds Over Europe" This Week-end Hopalong Cassidy, Next

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 5

A final reminder is given picture-goers of the programme at Austral Pictures this week-end -- "Clouds Over Europe" and "So…

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St. Patrick’s Tennis Club Dance

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 4

On Monday, March 11, a dance will be held in the open air portion of the Palais Royal in aid of St. Patrick’s Tennis Club. Having obtained the…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming on

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 2

At the Majestic Theatre on Saturday and Monday next the main picture. "Invitation To Happiness," presents an emotional problem that…

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Waiting for the Ball to Be Tossed Up

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 6

They may not be Bradmans. but Messrs. T. G. L. Flynn (left) and J. L. Whitehead faced the; bowling with confidence when they played with the Diggers against the Garrison XI at Mungabareena reserve on Sunday…

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Austral Pictures Astaire and Rogers Next Week-end "Ferdinand the Bull" Cartoon

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 1

Local pictures are balling with delight the return of Fred. Astaire and Glager Rogers to the local screen next week-end, after a long absence,…

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Albury Ballet Girls to Dance for War Fund

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 6

To raise money for the War and Patriotic Fund, these young Albury girls will stage a musical show in the Plaza Theatre on Tuesday night under the title, “Victory Vanities.” The production is in the hands of Miss Rsie Langley. The girls (from left to right), are : Norma R[?], Patricia Young, Joy Prentice, Mona Carter, Marjorie Lett, Enid Cross. Constancy Marshall, Dawn Collings. Margaret Dunn, Marjorie Richardson. June Hose,…

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Majestic Pictures Current Programme

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 4

On Tuesday and Wednesday next the star picture will be "A Girl Must Live," from the English studios of 20th Century Fox. Margaret…

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Lyric Pictures. Saturday, March 9 "Sudden Money"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 3

What would you do if you suddenly won £20,000 in a sweepstakes This question, which all of us have asked ourselves at one time or another, is…

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Austral Pictures Fine Musical Film This Week-end "Ferdinand the Bull" Cartoon

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 1

Telling the story of the famous couple who taught the world how to dance: bringing back across the years songs which were the joy of their…

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Big Dance To-night

Border Morning Mail · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 3

Fore-runner of the long string of dances for the season now opening, the St. Patrick’s Tennis Club dance in the Palais Royal this evening gives…

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Majestic Pictures

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 2

The filming of "Rose of Washington Square" on Saturday aud Monday next, bring together again Tyrone Power and Alice Faye in a revival of…

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St. Patrick's Dance

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 2

The above annual function which took the form of an old time dance, was held in St. John's Hall on Thursday evening last. On account of the…

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Austral Pictures Second Dr. Kildare Story Bargain Night To-morrow

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 1

Bargain night attractions to-morrow (Wednesday) night will be "The Little Adventuress," an exciting story of the theatre and race tracks,…

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Successful Victory Vanities Opening Night Entertainment of High Standard Plaza Theatre Packed

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 6

The Variety Vanities variety show. in aid of the Albury District Patriotic and War Fund, opened with a flourish in the Plaza Theatre last…

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The Tallangatta Show in Pictures

Border Morning Mail · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 8

Tallangatta Show Society could not have chosen more enervating weather than that of Wednesday for its annual show. Conditions were so had that patrons kept to the shade provided by many beautiful trees for the…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming on

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 5

So successful did. M-G-M find the picture "Young" Dr. Kildare," screened locally a short time ago, that they decided to make a series of "Dr…

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