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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

646 stories in Murray's papers · page 31 of 33

Grand Concert

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 5

On Thursday night next the Holbrook C.W.A. Younger Set is holding a concert, which will consist of a physical culture and dancing display,…

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Children’s Concert Splendid Physical Culture Display

The Pastoral Times · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 2

Despite particularly trying weather conditions of heat and dust on Tuesday evening, there was an excellent attendance at the Town Hall for the…

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Open-air Dance

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 9 December 1944 · page 4

Tonight will see the opening of the open-air dance at the Royal Garden Palais. The management has engaged modern and old-time dance bands for the summer season…

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Amusements Two Star Pictures at Hoyts

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 9 December 1944 · page 4

“The Gentle Sex,” now showing at Hoyts Theatre, is a sa[?] to the women and the story of the girl in uniform—in other words, a feature film of women at war the scenes…

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Items of News Band Concert

Border Morning Mail · Monday 11 December 1944 · page 2

The Town Band will present a programme of items in D[?]an Square this evening, commencing at 8 (weather permitting)…

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Open-air Dance

Border Morning Mail · Monday 11 December 1944 · page 6

[?] in the reopening of the Royal Garden [?] Saturday evening last was further [?] by the management [?] the policy of presenting a 50-50…

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Claughton House Farewell Dance

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 December 1944 · page 1

The scene at Claughton House was quite brilliant on Thursday, 7th December, when well over 150 guests assembled for the final…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming On

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 December 1944 · page 2

"Home in Indiana" will be the star picture for next week-end. This glorious film in Technicolour, is a welcome sequel to 20th's two memorable…

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Austral Pictures "Coastal Command," Wednesday "A Star Is Born," Next Week-end

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 December 1944 · page 1

Items of particular interest for picturegoers this week will be Coastal Command to-morrow (Wednesday) night, and "A Star is Born next…

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Grand New Year Ball at Night Shire President.CR. G. P. Cruickshank Elected

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 13 December 1944 · page 1

A special meeting of the Shire Council was held on Monday morning, Cr. Withers presided, and in opening congratulated the Councillors on putting…

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Local and General Pre-Xmas. Dance

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 14 December 1944 · page 2

A most effective and at the same time entertaining way of "working up an appetite" for Xmas. dinner will be offered the Jerilderie folk…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming On

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 December 1944 · page 1

"The Flying Tigers" is the main attraction, which will be showing on Tuesday and Wednesday. A most outstanding picture, and thrilling…

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Austral Pictures "A Star Is Born," This Week-end Coming Holiday Attractions

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 December 1944 · page 1

Picturegoers are reminded that a special re-issue of the technicolour production "A Star is Born" starring [?] Gaynor Fredric March, Adolphe…

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Princesses at Ball. London, Dec. 15

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 16 December 1944 · page 2

Over 100 guests attended the King’s birthday ball held at Buckingham Palace last night. It was the first ball since the outbreak of the war and was…

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Albury West School Concert

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 16 December 1944 · page 2

Albury West Public School was filled to overflowing when the annual concert was presented. Preparations were upset when Mrs…

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Items of News Band Concert

Border Morning Mail · Monday 18 December 1944 · page 2

The Town Band will play selected items in Dean Square this evening, commencing at 8 (weather permitting)…

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Daysdale Primary School Concert and Dance

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 December 1944 · page 1

The school concert, followed by a dance, held in the Mechanics' institute on Friday, December 8, was an outstanding success and both the…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming On

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 December 1944 · page 4

"Silver Skates." dazzling, musical ice extravaganza, will be showing on Saturday night only. It's grand entertainment. featuring Kenny Baker,…

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Austral Pictures Holiday Programmes Announced "Tales of Manhattan" Next Week-end

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 December 1944 · page 3

On page 2 to-day will be found a list of the special attractions booked for screening at Austral Pictures over the holiday period…

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District News Hopefield School Concert and Presentations

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 December 1944 · page 1

On Thursday evening last, Hope field School brought the school year to a happy conclusion by staging a very successful concert…

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