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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

646 stories in Murray's papers · page 18 of 33

Ball Bearings

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 3 August 1944 · page 2

The announcement that a plant has been erected at Echuca (Vic.) at a cost of £250,000, for the making of ball-bearings marks another…

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Band Recital on

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 3 August 1944 · page 2

Albury Town Band will, play selections in the Botanic Gardens on Sunday. Last Sunday’s recital was postponed owing to the death of Mr W…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming On

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 2

Next Tuesday and Wednesday two full length features will be shown. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy are cast in "Air Raid Wardens," as a…

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Amusements “The Crystal Ball” Starts at Hoyts To-day

Border Morning Mail · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 6

Paulette Goddard plays the part of a [?]traight-shootin’ gal from Texas, who reversing the order of cherchez [?] femme [?] a merry chase after eligible…

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Concerted Effort Wanted Prime Minister on Second Victory Loan Opening

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 3
Also in The Corowa Free Press

The Second Victory Loan for £160,000,000 will open on September 26, and it will close on October 31. This loan will be a…

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Amusements “The Crystal Ball.”

Border Morning Mail · Monday 7 August 1944 · page 4

A sprightly yarn about crystal-gazing and clairvoyance, filled with comedy, romance and adventure, is “The Crystal Ball,” co-starring Paulette Coddard and Ray…

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Majestic Pictures

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 8 August 1944 · page 2

The programme for next Saturday and Monday is "Life Begins at Eight-Thirty," and "Wings for the Eagle." The former, starring Monty…

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Basket Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 August 1944 · page 3

On Sunday afternoon a basketball match was played at Ball Park, Corowa, between teams representing Corowa (St. Mary's) and Wangaratta (St…

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Diggers’ Ball for Repatriation Fund

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 8 August 1944 · page 4

The Diggers’ ball in aid of the local Repatriation committee’s hinds was held at the Town Hall and proved an outstanding success. The two orchestras…

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Austral Pictures Programmes for This Week Dad and Dave To-morrow (Wednesday)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 August 1944 · page 1

The re-release in Corowa of the Australian comedy "Dad and DAve Come to Town," starring that grand old Australian stage and screen…

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Pupils' Concert

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 August 1944 · page 3

The pupils' concert to bo given in the Theatre, Corowa, on Thursday night, August 17, 1944, will not only be, a great novelty, but should…

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To Conduct [?] Orchestra. Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 August 1944 · page 4

Mr [?] will conduct the [?] studio re[?] Mr [?] an Australian, has bad wide experience…

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District News Beechworth Successful Children’s Ball

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 August 1944 · page 3

The Town Hall was packed with children, their parents and friends, on the occasion of a children’s ball, organised by the “Parcels from Home”…

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District News Burrumbuttock Dance and Euchre

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 10 August 1944 · page 5

The fortnightly dance and euchre party was well attended and the gymkhana fund will benefit by £7 16/. Euchre prizes were won by Miss I. Krause and Mr…

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Successful Hospital Ball

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 August 1944 · page 4

The hospital ball, which was held on August 3. was an outstanding success and resulted in a net profit of [?]128. The function was organised by Miss…

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Red Cross Ball Next Week

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 August 1944 · page 3

Great interest is being excited in the town and district by the patriotic ball which is to be held at St. John's Hall, Corowa, on Friday evening of…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming On

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 11 August 1944 · page 1

The programme for next Tuesday and Wednesday is "Andy Hardy's Double Life," and "Thru Different Eyes."…

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Catholic Ball Attracts Record Crowd Eleven Debutantes Presented to Bishop Henschke

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 11 August 1944 · page 1

Over 400 dancers attended the Henty Parish Catholic Ball, held in the School of Arts last Friday wight. This brilliant function,…

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Austral Pictures "Moon and Sixpence" This Week-end Cassidy Western Next

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 August 1944 · page 1

Stark realism, vivid drama and exciting romance are blended in the new production of the famous. Some[?] Maugham novel, "The Moon and…

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