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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

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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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Novelty Dance

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 12 August 1944 · page 2

The Variety Hall was thronged with dancers and spectators on Tuesday evening, when a Novelty Dance and "Back to Childhood" was staged in aid…

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Pupils' Concert in Rex Theatre

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 August 1944 · page 1

A final reminder is given of the pupils' concert to be held in the Rex Theatre on Thursday night next, August 17, 1944, in aid of the funds of the…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming On

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 15 August 1944 · page 4

Principal attraction next Saturday and Monday is "Thunder Birds," photograped in technicolour. "Thunder Birds" is a timely…

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Red Cross Dance Successful Function at Rennie

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 August 1944 · page 4

A very happy evening was spent at the Rennie hall on Wednesday, August 2, when the Ringwood Red Cross branch, assisted by the Rennie…

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Hay War Memorial High School Brilliant Annual Ball

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 15 August 1944 · page 4

There have been several highly successful dances held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall this season, but it would be safe to assert that none of…

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Austral Pictures "When Johnny Comes Marching Home," To-morrow Macdonald--eddy Musical Next Week-end

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 August 1944 · page 1

A specially attractive mid-week programme will be screened to-morrow (Wednesday) night, when, in addition to a Western. Happy Serves a…

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Ball at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 August 1944 · page 7

On Thursday evening in Wodonga Shire Hall. Wodonga CWA Younger Set will hold a ball. The proceeds are for the Building Fund. A feature will be the .supper. Miss…

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Footballers’ Ball

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 August 1944 · page 3

Dancers at the Footballers’ Ball on Tuesday night toted it one of the most enjoyable held this year. About £40 was taken and the profits will be distributed…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming On

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 August 1944 · page 1

"Who Done It," the star picture next Tuesday and Wednesday, takes its name from the slang term for a mystery story, the type of story…

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“Dance[?] They Live.”

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 August 1944 · page 4

“Dangerously They Live,” starring John Garfield, Nancy Coleman and Raymond Massey, will conclude its reason at the Regent tonight. The new Warner Bros…

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Concert Party’s Efforts Appreciated Visit To New Guinea (From Roy Macartney. Somewhere in New Guinea)

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 August 1944 · page 6

In spite of adverse weather the American conceit party led by Judith Anderson, Adelaide-born stage and dramatic actress, now touring New…

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Children’s Ball

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 August 1944 · page 3

The juvenile ball organised by the Mathoura Swimming Club, with the help of Mr. J. B. Cox, headmaster of the Public School, and the Public and…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming On

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 August 1944 · page 2

"Best Foot Forward" photographed in technicolour, is the main attraction next Saturday and Monday, starring Lucille Ball in the role of a…

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Red Cross Ball Outstanding Financial Success 18 Debutantes Presented

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 August 1944 · page 1

One of the biggest crowds seen at a local dance for some time patronised the Red Cross Ball, organised by the Corowa War…

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Austral Pictures This Week's Programmes "My Gal Sal" Next Week-end

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 August 1944 · page 1

On Wednesday, (to-morrow) night, the mid-week programme will consist, of "I Walked with a Zombie," and "I Thank You."…

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Children's Concert

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 August 1944 · page 1

On Thursday evening of last week a concert was given by pupils of Miss Ida Griffin at the Rex Theatre. There was not a very large audience, but…

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To Play in “Coupon Free” To-morrow Night at the Theatre Royal

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 23 August 1944 · page 4

ANDY ELLIS KEITH B. DAVIS FRANK (“DICKIE”) SPEED…

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Tonight’s Masonic Hall Dance

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 4

Tonight the Masonic Hall will be the scene of a 50-50 organised by the Red Cross Company to raise fund for sending comforts to prisoners of war. Supper…

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Majestic Pictures

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 August 1944 · page 4

The main picture of next Tuesday and Wednesday's programme is "Behind The Rising Sun." This unusual offering gives dramatically the…

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