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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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Pictures from the War Zones

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 28 March 1942 · page 4

BRITISH CANNON-FIRING SPITFIRES IN CROSS-CHANNEL SWEEPS The latest British "Spitfires" for the Royal Air Force are armed with two cannon as well as machine-guns in the wings. In the "sweeps", or day offen [?] carried out [?] the R.A.F. [?] occupied territory, the English Chanel and the North Sea, British fighter aircraft not only serve as escorts to [?]mbers for engaging enemy fighter…

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Ruhr Again Attacked Heavy Bombing Raid Pictures of Cologne Damage LONDON, March 27

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 28 March 1942 · page 1

British bombers last night again attacked the Ruhr in force and industrial targets were heavily bombed. They also raided enemy aerodromes…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming On

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 1

On Saturday and Monday next, Jeanette McDonald and Nelson Eddy will be seen in Noel Coward's "Bitter Sweet." Filmed in Technicelour and…

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Austral Pictures Special Easter Attractions "Back Street" Next Week-end

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 3

Pictureg[?]rs should note that the programme at Austral Pictures next week end will be screened on Thursday and Saturday evenings, and that…

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Hay War Memorial High School Dance in Aid of Comforts Fund

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 2

A highly successful dance in aid of the Comforts Fund was held in the Memorial School on Friday, 27th March when 212 students spent a…

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Business Girls' Dance Nets £34 For Hospital

The Pastoral Times · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 1

Organised by that energetic patriotic body, the Business Girls' Club, the dance in the Town Hall on Tuesday night was an outstanding success, and as a result the Deniliquin Hospital will benefit to the extent of approximately £31…

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Meeting of Ladies Benefit Dance to Be Held

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 April 1942 · page 3

The meeting of ladles held at the Red Cross rooms last Monday night for the purpose of making arrangements for the supper for the…

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Austral Pictures "Back Street" To-marrow (Saturday) "Wizard of Oz" Next

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 April 1942 · page 1

Two of the screen's most glamorous stars--Charles Boyer and Margaret Sulivan--are teamed in the main roles of "Back Street," which will be…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming On

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 April 1942 · page 2

On Saturday and Monday next the star picture will be "Caught in the Draft," an hilarious picture dealing with the exploits of a "rookie" in the…

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Austral Pictures "The Wizard of Oz'' To-morrow (Wed.) Night

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 April 1942 · page 1

Picturegoers are reminded that 'The Wizard of Oz will be screened for one night only at Austral Pictures tomorrow (Wednesday), together with…

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Saturday Night Dance

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 4

On Saturday night, the scries of dances to be held by the Victory Vanities in the Masonic hall. Klewa St., will begin. There has been much demand for a modern…

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Wardens' Equipment Fund Dance

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 2

On Thursday, April 16, a dance and euchre tournament will be held in St. John's Hall and Schoolroom The object is to raise funds for equipment…

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The Band (To the Editor)

The Pastoral Times · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 1

Sir,—I -would be pleased if you would allow me space in your paper, to congratulate the committeeman of the Deniliquin Municipal Band on the…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming On

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 1

Judging from past experiences, where Irene Dunne and Cary Grant are co-starred, the result is hilarious comedy, and in "My Favourite Wife,"…

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Austral Pictures. Geo Formby This Week-end "Call a Cop"

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 1

George Formby's latest comedy. "Call a Cop", which will be screened at Austral Pictures this week-end (Friday and Saturday). Is a good…

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Items of News Band Recital at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 2

On Sunday evening at 8.30 after the church services, a recital will be given by the 24th Bin. Band, in the Shire Hall, Wodonga. It will be the first…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming On

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 April 1942 · page 1

The love story of a lonely heart, [?]nding a strange partnership that leads to murder, furnishes Joan Crawford with the most Gripping role of…

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Austral Pictures Two Attractions Next Week-end "The Devil and Miss Jones"

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 April 1942 · page 1

Two attractive comedies, designed by the producers to meet the demands of the times for light-hearted entertainment, are booked for screening…

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Dance at Wo Dong A.

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 April 1942 · page 6

Wodonga CWA Younger Set will celebrate Its birthday with a dance In the Shire Hall tonight. A military orchestra will provide the music. Supper will be served…

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Young Players Join Band

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 4

On Wednesday evening at the band-room over 30 enthusiastic youngsters were signed up as playing members of the Municipal Band, and received…

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