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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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The Police Ball a Well-attended Function

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 May 1942 · page 2

The Police Rail was held in the Memorial Hall on Friday night. The proceeds were in aid of the Hay Police War Effort…

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Cinema and Theatre to Open in Melbourne. Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 19 May 1942 · page 3

Permission has been given by the State Cabinet for one cinema and one theatre to open each Sunday night after 8.15 for the entertainment of Croops. Admission will…

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Austral Pictures "Waterloo Bridge" Next Week-end Programme To-morrow (Wed.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 May 1942 · page 3

Picture-goers are reminded that an attractive programme has been booked for screening at the Rex Theatre to-morrovir…

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Pictures for Troops, Four Sydney Shows SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 4

One theatre, a vaudeville show and two picture theatres will be open for the entertainment of troops and their friends this Sunday. At each place the usual charges…

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Opening of Rex Dance Palais

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 2

The Proprietors of the Rex Theatre are at present carrying out arrangements to mako the front portion of the theatre available for dancing, and…

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Catholic Ball a Brilliant Spectacle

The Pastoral Times · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 4

Once again the annual Catholic ball, held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night, proved to be the most outstanding social events of the year, and was…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming On

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 2

Hilarious Red Skelton spreads mirth wholesale in "Whistling in the Dark," comical adaptation of the Broadway stage hit, star picture for…

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Lyric Talkies Tomorrow Night (Saturday) Unique Styling Characteristic of Crosby Band

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 4

Bob Crosby, known all over America to millions of radio and swing fans as the singing baton-weilder of the famous Dixieland Band, makes his…

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Austral Pictures "Waterloo Bridge" This Week-end Peter B Kyne Story Next'

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 1

Picturegoers are reminded that the week-end attraction at Austral Pictures will be "Waterloo Bridge" featuring Vivien Leigh, Robert Taylor…

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Sunday Dance for Soldiers SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 25 May 1942 · page 2

Representatives of the Chief Secretary's Department, including the Under-Secretary, paid inspection vlaits to two theatres which were open tonight for the entertainment of…

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Community Concerts Going Strong

Border Morning Mail · Monday 25 May 1942 · page 2

Last night's community [?] concert, conducted by St John's VA's for the entertainment of soldiers on leave, Was as great a [?]…

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5050 Dance

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 May 1942 · page 2

At the Band Hall to-night there will be a 5050 dance proceeds in aid of Catholic Church funds. Wood's orchestra will supply the music, and…

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Opening of Rex Dance Palais

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 May 1942 · page 2

A reminder is given that the opening of the dance floor at the Rex Theatre, Corowa, will be celebrated with a grand ball on Tuesday…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming On

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 May 1942 · page 1

"How Green was my Valley" is a picture that will be remembered for years to come as a brilliant motion picture achievement…

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Austral Pictures Programme To-morrow (Wed.) "Dream House" Film Next Week-end

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 May 1942 · page 1

Besides an attractive double feature programme to-morrow (Wednesday) night, there will also be pictures next Friday and Saturday…

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Dance and Euchre Party

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 2

The dance and euchre held on Tuesday night last in aid of the Catholic Church funds was very successful. The dance was held in the Band Hall,…

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Hay Citizens' Band Annual Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 2

The eleventh annual meeting of the Hay Citizens' Band was held in the band room on Wednesday night. There were present: Messrs. John…

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Walliston Notes Dance and Presentation

The Pastoral Times · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 1

There was a good attendance at the Walliston Red Cross dance and [?] party last Saturday night. The music was supplied by Mr. P. Royal and Miss…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming On

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 4

Handled in a brightly modern manner, the main picture for next Tuesday and Wednesday, starring Ronald Colman, "My Life With Caroline,"…

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Austral Pictures This Week-end's Programme Robt. Young and Ruth Hussey

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 1

The progmmme at Austral Pictures this week-end (tonight, Friday) and Saturday, will comprise two light comedy-romantic pictures and some…

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