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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

750 stories in Murray's papers · page 22 of 38

Madhatters' Dance

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 July 1947 · page 3

There was a large crowd at Jimmy Fearn's Madhatters' dance last Monday night, including a number of adults and children in fancy caps…

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Majestic Pictures

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 July 1947 · page 4

William Powell returns to the Majestic Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday next in "The Hoodlum Saint," a picture which offers the veteran…

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St. John's Club's "Food for Britain" Dance

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 July 1947 · page 3

An enjoyable evening was spent last Tuesday at St. John's Club's "Food for Britain" dance, and although the attendance was somewhat…

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Austral Pictures "The Spiral Staircase" This Week-end "If I Were King" Next

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 July 1947 · page 1

"The Spiral Staircase," which comes to the Rex Theatre this week-end, is one of the season's top mystery dramas. A series of…

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Debs. Presented to Bishop Henschke at Howlong 400 At Catholic Ball On Wednesday Night

Border Morning Mail · Friday 25 July 1947 · page 4

Debutantes were presented to [?] Rev. Dr. Henschke, Bishop of Wagga, by Mrs. Doolan, at the Howlong annual Catholic ball, on Wednesday night. Over 400 dancers were present…

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Civic Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 July 1947 · page 2

A special feature of the Civic Ball on August 6 at the Palais Royal will be supper at the Plaza Theatre, where all the guests may be seated at one…

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600 Accept Bachelors’ Invitation Last Night’s Dance in the Plaza Many Lovely Frocks Worn

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 July 1947 · page 2

Dancers from near and far came to Albury last night at the invitation of 52 bachelors. About 600 Accepted invitations to the dance, which was held in the Plaza. Mr Ross Braine was president of the committee; Mr Beverley McGeoch, vice-president; and Messrs Fred…

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Orchestral Concert at Albury Soon

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 July 1947 · page 6

Word has been received by the ABC Albury Celebrity Concerts Committee that Joseph Post, whose performance impressed previous Albury…

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Men’s Basket Ball Wet Courts Hampered Players Yesterday

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 July 1947 · page 3

Handicapped by difficult conditions underfoot players were not able to show the better side of the game in the men’s basket ball competition…

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Man Found Dead in Picture Theatre SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 July 1947 · page 2

The attendant at the Palace Theatre last night discovered a dead man in a seat after the last show had finished He was later identified as Francis…

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Tupra Ball

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 July 1947 · page 2

We regret, that we have not yet secured for publication full details of the highly successful Tupra Cut-Out Ball held on Saturday night. The hall…

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District Dance Championships Seventh -Heats Decided

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 29 July 1947 · page 1

After a break of one week, beats of the dance championship were resumed at the Picnic Turf Club on Saturday night…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming on

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 July 1947 · page 4

England's famous wartime musical star, Pat Kirkwood, is given an auspicious introduction to Australian film audiences as Van Johnson's…

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Amusements North Albury Ball To-night

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 29 July 1947 · page 5

North Albury Hall will present a [?]ay scene tonight when the North Albury Football Club conducts its annual ball. No effort has been spared…

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Austral Pictures "If I Were King" Wednesday "Canyon Passage" Next Week-end

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 July 1947 · page 1

Picturegoers are reminded that "If I Were King" will be the mid-week attraction at the Rex Theatre tomorrow (Wednesday)…

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Melbourne Baritone to Visit Albury Orchestral Concert Next Week

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 July 1947 · page 2

Singer who will accompany the Melbourne orchestra to Albury next week —on its third consecutive visit for the past three seasons—is Morris…

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For Civic Ball Patrons

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 2

The Mayor (Aid Bunton) yesterday requested intending patrons of the civic ball to make early application for their tickets in order to lac[?]tate…

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17 Debutantes Presented at Culcairn C. OF E. BALL Received By Wife of Bishop of Riverina

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 5

The hall at Culcairn was packed to capacity on Tuesday night when 400 dancers attended Church of England ball and saw 17 debutantes presented to Mrs. Murray, wife of the Bishop of Riverina. Mrs…

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Amusements Concert at Jindera Tonight

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 5

The combined concert of the Albury and Jindera [?] Lutheran Young People’s [?] to be held in the Jindera School of Arts tonight has created much interest…

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Majestic Pictures

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 August 1947 · page 2

The laughs are long and loud in the programme to be offered next Tuesday and Wednesday, when Red Skelton is bringing to life "The…

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