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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

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Majestic Pictures

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 July 1944 · page 4

The principal attraction next week is "Tales of Manhattan," which has a record number of stars to. help make it a picture worth seeing. These…

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Ball For Repatriation Funds

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 July 1944 · page 1

Mr. J. Bass, president of the local Repatriation Committee, said at a meeting of the Soldiers’ League last night that the committee would not…

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Official Pictures From Various Battlefronts

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 July 1944 · page 4

WEIGHTY NEW U.S. TANK WAS A COSTLY SURPRISE F[?] ROMMEL. The American-built “General Grant” 28-ton tank is nam[?] after the great American Civil War leader. “General Grant” went in[?] action in the Battle of Knightsbridge and dealt out heavy punishme[?]…

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The A.a.m.c. Ball Successful Function

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 July 1944 · page 1

On Friday evening the War Memorial Hall was crowded to an- uncomfortable degree for the A.A.M.C. Ball, conducted by…

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Austral Pictures Boxing Drama To-morrow (Wednesday) Mr. Lucky," Next Weekend

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 July 1944 · page 1

A boxing story with a romantic background, "Shuilay Punch" starting William Lundigan and Jean Rogers, Will be one of the midweek…

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Majestic Pictures

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 4

"Salute John Citizen," Britain's counterpart to "Mrs. Miniver," will be the main attraction next Tuesday and Wednesday…

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Very Successful Ball. Auxiliary’s Effort

The Pastoral Times · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 1

There were over 400 people present at the Town Hall on Tuesday night, when Birganbigil Hospital Auxiliary conducted a very successful ball in aid…

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Austral Pictures Cary Grant This Week-end. "Mrs. Wiggs" Next

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 3

The week and programme at the Rex Thentre will comprise "Mr. Lucky." the currept attraction, at the Melbourne Regent, starring Cary…

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Concert at 106 A.G.H

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 6

Mr and Mrs Eb Reid’s Interest in the entertainment of members of the Services is not restricted to the large gatherings at their home every Saturday night. Mr…

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Good Booking for Mugs’ Concert

The Pastoral Times · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 1

The demand for seats at the Mugs’ Concert in the Town Hall next Tuesday is gratifying to the organisers. Originally started as a Mugs’…

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Convent Debutante Ball, Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 July 1944 · page 4

The annual Convent debutante ball was held in the Shire Hall, Wodonga, on Wednesday. Socially and financially it was an outstanding success…

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Noted Musician Conducts Native Band (From Roy Macartney in the Southwest Pacific)

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 July 1944 · page 2

While on a tour of New Guinea, Dr Thomas Wood, the noted author and Director of Music (Oxford) conducted is native band of the Royal Papuan…

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WALLA Ambulance Dance and Euchre Party

Border Morning Mail · Monday 10 July 1944 · page 3

A dance and euchre party was held in the memorial hall. The organisers were Messrs D. McPhan and W. Head. The door takings were £43. The…

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Majestic Pictures

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 July 1944 · page 1

After two comedy hits iu "Woman of the Year" and "The Philadelphia Story," Katharine Hepburn has veered to deep-dyed, stark drama in…

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Theatre Manager's Death MOREE

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 July 1944 · page 3

At an inquest to-day into the death of Christian Demetrius Loisldlw Leeds, manager of the Capital Theatre, who was found shot dead in his…

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Tragedy; Tax Officials’ Visit Theatre Manager’s Death MOREE

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 July 1944 · page 1

The theory that Christian Demetrius Lo[?]sidise Leeds, manager of the Capitol Theatre, had taken his own life because be was Jealous of his…

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Austral Pictures "We Dive at Dawn," Next Week End "Mrs. Wiggo" To-morrow (Yesterday)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 July 1944 · page 1

"Mrs. Wiggo of the Cabbage Patch the Aim adaptation of the well-known utrol, comes to Adotrol [?]…

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Dance at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 6

For some months past a strong committee has been working at Wodonga in aid of a piano fund. Dances hive been held regularly for this and tonight a further…

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Successful Diggers’ Ball

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 2

The Diggers’ ball at Howlong on Friday last was the most successful yet, both financially and socially. Visitors were present from Albury,…

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Debutantes at Corryong Ball

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 6

Cr C. R. Harris and Mrs Harris, d[?] for Cr E. Coysh (Shire President) and Mrs Caysh, received 18 debutantes at the Corryong Ball, which was…

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