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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

750 stories in Murray's papers · page 21 of 38

Majestic Pictures What Is Coming on

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 1

Star picture for next Tuesday and Wednesday will be Jerome Kerns' "Centennial Summer," in Technicolor, starring Jeanne Crain, Cornel Wilde,…

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Debudonk Ball a Good Night's Fun

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 1

Although most unpleasant weather ther somewhat marred the financial success of Corowa's first Debudonk Ball held at the parish…

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Royal Minuet at Rutherglen Anglican Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 1

Popular with the London debutantes of 1947 is the new courtly dance, the Royal Minuet, created in honor of Her Royal Highness Pricess…

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Austral Pictures "The Lady Objects" in Color

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 1

In Universal's technicolor production, "The Lady Objectives, to be screened at the Rex Theatre this week-end, rod Cameron…

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Basket Ball Teams Vie for Rauber Cup

Border Morning Mail · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 5

By defeating St Mary’s (Corowa) basket ball team on Sunday Ex-Students brought back, and are now holder of the A. H. Rauber Cup. Left : St Mary’s team [?] holder of cup), [?] row left to right , Major Spencer, Eileen Yates. “Temmie” Cresser Jessie Wright front row, Mary D[?] (capt.). Pat Giesson, Betty Clark…

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Rain Affects Attendance at . . . Children’s Fancy Dress Ball

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 2

The Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, under the auspices of St. Monica’s Mothers’ Club, held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night, was a very successful function. Fancy costumes of the sets and scores of individual characters were colorful and varied and the…

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Daysdale Church of England Ball Belle Miss M. Hanrahan

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 4

The Church of England ball which was held on july 2, was an outstanding success. The hall was a striking "note" with its unusual decoration…

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Men’s Basket Ball To-morrow

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 July 1947 · page 10

Meeting between Magpies and Service Club in the Albury men’s basketball competition at Billson’s Park tomorrow morning promises to produce a good battle…

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Own Band’s Good Progress Annual Meeting Last Night

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 July 1947 · page 6

“The band has every reason to be proud of its progress. I am more than satisfied and look forward to the future with every confidence,” said…

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A Vain Effort to Mark Ball

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 4

M. O’Meara, Yackandandah's full-back (right) making a vain effort to prevent the opposition from scoring. His team mate is M. Mongan. while K. Bartel (Kiewa) follows the flight of the ball. An incident in the match at Yackandandah on Saturday…

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Tupra Ball Arrangements for

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 July 1947 · page 2

Arrangements are well in hand for the ball to be staged at Tupra on Saturday night next, 26th July, by Tupra shearers and shed hands in aid of the…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming on

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 July 1947 · page 1

The story of "The Seventh Veil," the outstanding British dramatic attraction, which will be the star picture next Saturday and Monday, has…

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Austral Pictures James Mason Tomorrow (Wednesday)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 July 1947 · page 1

Britain's No. 1 star James Mason is featured in "The Night Has Eyes," which will be the main attraction for tomorrow…

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Mask Ball on Friday, August 1

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 July 1947 · page 3

The Corowa Old Students are holding a mask ball in St. John's. Hall on Friday, August 1, and because of its novelty, apart from other attractions…

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Big Dance for 21st Birthday Mr. and Mrs. Keith Howe Entertain Unusual Note In Decoration Scheme

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 July 1947 · page 4

A most unusual scheme of decoration Was used in the Masonic Hall by Miss Kitty Stewart on Friday night, when Mr. and Mrs. Keith Howe entertained a large number of friends in honor of their daughter, Miss…

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WODONGA Ex-Servicemen Footballers’ Ball

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 23 July 1947 · page 4

The social committee of the Ex-Servicemen’s Football Club has arranged details for a gala ball on August 14 for club funds. The following…

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Pictures Friday and

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 3

Mr. Val. Chapman is screening 'The Courage of Lassie" on Friday and Saturday nights next in the Star Theatre. This production is…

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HOLBROOK r. and C. Ball

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 4

The second annual P and C Association ball was held in the Shire Hall. Mrs Delemont assisted by helpers, was in charge of the supper. The hall had…

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Lecture on Basket Ball Rules

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 6

Umpires and players in the Albury and District Women’s Basket Ball Association attended a lecture by Miss M. Beaumont. Miss Beaumont was for some years…

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Buffaloes’ Ball , for Hospital 500 At Happy Function Last Evening

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 4

Funds at the Albury District Hospital should benefit considerably from the annual hall conducted by die Albury lodge of the RAOB which was held in the…

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