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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

584 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 30

C.w.a. Ball

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 1

A meeting of the C.W.A. committee was held at the Rest Rooms yesterday. Mrs. Landale (president) occupied the chair, and 30 members were present to…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming On

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 4

Happy, hilarious laughter is the major purpose of "This Thing Called Love," with Rosalind Russell and Melvyn Douglas starred, main…

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Successful Dance at Rennie Presentations to District Soldiers

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 2

A most successful and enjoyable dance, arranged by the members of the Ringwood Red Cross branch, was held at the Rennie Hall on Tuesday,…

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News of the Week Dance and Card Party

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 2

At "Sunshine," Ryan, a dance and card party, in aid of the Junior Farmers' Ambulance Fund, will be held tonight (Friday). Admission prices…

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Austral Pictures "The Devil and Miss Jones" Romantic Comedy Starts To-night

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 3

"The Devil and Miss Jones," starring Jean Arthur, will be screened to-night (Friday) and Saturday night, at Austral…

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Band

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 April 1942 · page 4

Pte Ossie Ritchie. AIF, has returned [?] the Middle East, and after spending eave with his parents in David street, Albury is visiting frinds here…

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Dance at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 April 1942 · page 4

[?] the Entertainment Committee of the Soldiers' Best Rooms at Wodonga has [?] a Saturday night dance for soldiers. These have proved most…

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A.r.p. Equipment Fund. Dance Provides Substantial Aid

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 April 1942 · page 2

All concerned with the dance and euchre party organised in aid of the A.R.P. Equipment Fund and held in the Parish Hall on Thursday night…

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Austral Pictures. "Freedom Radio" Next Week-end. Thrilling Spy Drama

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 April 1942 · page 3

A thrilling action-packed story of the famous German Freedom Radio, which was organised by a group of Student patriots at a fearful risk of…

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Camp Theatre to Open

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 22 April 1942 · page 2

Bonegilla Camp Theatre, [?] lodged to be the best house of entertainment in any camp, in the Commonwealth from the point of view of…

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Dance at Wodonga Tonight

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 4

Patrons who attend the dance In Wodonga Shire Hall tonight, organised by the WAGS, are assured of an enjoyable evening Music will be supplied by the 37th…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming On

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 1

"Shepherd of the Hills," main feature for to-morrow and Monday, stars John Wayne, Betty Field, Harry Carey. Beulah Bondi, Marjorie Main…

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Pictures Not Banned on Anzac Day

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 4

Picture shows are the only form of entertainment which will not be banned on Saturday (Anzac Day). The ban not only extends to all organised…

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C.w.a. Ball a Grand Success

The Pastoral Times · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 1

The annual C.W.A. green and gold ball, held m the Town Hall last night, was a great success. This popular function always attracts a large crowd of…

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Austral Pictures "Freedom Radio" This Week-end Friday and

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 1

As there are no restrictions in New South Wales in regard to Anzac Day, the programme at Austral Picture this week-end…

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Lyvve Pictures Tomorrow Night (Saturday) "Arizona"—story of a Tempestous Love

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 3

When Peter Munice (William Holden), young Missourian, who is California-bound, rides into Tucson in 1860, he sees a lovely young woman…

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Soldiers Object to Faked Film Four 'Germans Shot in Theatre Lobby LONDON. April 24

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 25 April 1942 · page 3

A correspondent of British United Press who is on the German frontier, says that a most reliable source declares that the German military police shot four German…

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C.b.c. Concert Date Alteration

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 25 April 1942 · page 4

As a result of the term vacation at the CBC beginning a week curlier than originally arranged the annual concert win be held on away 4-6 instead of on the dates…

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Bokegilla’s New Theatre

Border Morning Mail · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 2

Major Trickey, Camp Commandant, was the most pleased officer in Bonegilla camp on Saturday night. The ambition of months, the completion of…

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Sydney Service’ in Theatre SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 4

The usual down ceremony was not held at the cenotaph in Martin Place today, but Instead, soldiers held a service in a city theatre…

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