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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1945

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Austral Pictures Programmes for This Week Picture Quiz Winners

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 May 1945 · page 1

On Wednesday (to-morrow) night, at the Rex Theatre patrons will see a rather unusual movie-- "Around the World" This is described as a…

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Diggers’ Ball. a Wonderful Success

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 May 1945 · page 1

The Diggers’ Hall, held at Berrigan on Friday evening, was an outstanding success, and the fact that it established a record over its many previous annual…

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Children’s Ball at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 23 May 1945 · page 6

It is estimated that between 800 and 900 people [?] the annual children’s bail, organised by the HE School Mothers’ Club, at Wodonga [?]…

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Apex Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 3

On Friday, 1st June, the 1945 social season starts off with a bang. Then the Apex Club will be holding its annual ball, in aid of the Corowa Girl…

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Mad Hatters' Dance

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 5

On Friday night next (June 1) a mad hatters' dance, organised by the members of the Henty Catholic ladies Guild, will be held at the School of…

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Walbundrie Catholic Ball

Border Morning Mail · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 4

The Walbundrie annual Catholic ball was held in the local hall on May 23. Though the attendance was not as large as visual, the function was the usual…

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Booligal Red Cross Successful Dance

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 2

A dance was held in the Memorial Hall on May 19th, when there was a very representative gathering of the district folk and friends…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming On

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 1

The main picture for next Tuesday and Wednesday is "The Lodger." Merle Oberon George Sanders and Laird Cregar are starred in the film,…

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News of the Week P.O.W. DANCE

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 5

An unusual night of novelties and fund again tonight (Friday)! Go along to the novelty dance run by the C.W.A. Younger Set, and thus…

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Austral Pictures "Silver Skates" This Week-end "San Francisco" Next

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 1

The motion picture screen has never presented a more dazzling or entertaining ice spectacle than "Silver Skates." which will be screened at…

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Royal. Paiais Dance

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 May 1945 · page 6

Continuous dancing on a 50-50 basis is now being held every Saturday night at the Royal Palais ballroom, where two orchestras provide the music for the modern and…

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THURGOONA Annual Catholic Ball

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 May 1945 · page 3

The 14th annual Catholic ball attracted a large attendance. 350 persons being present. Messrs Duncan. Bell and [?] supplied the music and…

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Police to Hold Ball

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 29 May 1945 · page 2

At a meeting last night the Albury police decided to hold a ball in aid of the hospital, ambulance and orphanage on or about June 27. This will be the…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming On

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 May 1945 · page 2

The main feature for Saturday anil Monday, 2nd and 4th June, is "Two Girls and a Sailor." Here is a picture that is an…

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Austral Pictures "San Francisco" Tomorrow (Wednesday) "King's Row" Next Week-end

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 May 1945 · page 3

One of the most famous musical dramas the screen has had in the last decade is "San Francisco," which will be received at Austral Pictures…

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Melba Theatre Attractions

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 May 1945 · page 4

Main attraction at tonight’s screening at the Melba Theatre. Wodonga, will be “Squadron-Leader X.” starring Eric Portman. Supporting feature will be “Mexican…

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To-night’s C. of E. Ball

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 May 1945 · page 4

Tonight a number of [?] will be presented to the Mayor and Mayoress (Ald and Mrs Padman) at the annual Church of England ball in the Palais Royal. Mrs…

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Local and General Red Cross Ball

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 31 May 1945 · page 2

The Red, White and Blue Ball, organised by the local Red Cross branch to support the nomination of the local candidate (Mrs. Hosie)…

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P.o.w. Dance

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 1 June 1945 · page 5

The Younger Set dance, held on Friday night last in aid of the P.O.W. Fund, was a success. Novelty dances helped to provide an interest for all…

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Younger Set Dance Mathoura

The Pastoral Times · Friday 1 June 1945 · page 3

There was a good attendance at the Younger Set dance on Saturday night. Approximately £4 was handed over to the Patriotic Fund. Faravoni’s orchestra…

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