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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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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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Mask Ball Tonight (Friday)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 August 1947 · page 3

Tonight is the night, when glitter glamour and romance should be at the Mask Ball in St. John's Parish Hall, Corowa. It is…

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Annual Catholic Ball Bright Stage Decorations

The Pastoral Times · Friday 1 August 1947 · page 1

AN imitation of a delightful conseratory was the effect of the stage setting at the Town Hall on Tuesday night for the Annual Catholic Ball. The effect was heightened by the tall ornaments of wood and polished brass that held Iceland popies…

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Tupra Cut Out Ball Outstanding Success

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 August 1947 · page 2

The Gut Out Ball at the Tupra wool shed on Saturday evening last was a great success. About 150 couples attended and they…

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Austral Pictures "Canyon Passage" This Week-end

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 August 1947 · page 1

With beautiful scenic backgrounds. In the full splendour of their natural colors, "Canyon Passage," produced in technicolor,…

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Will This Year's Diggers' Ball Be A Record?

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 1 August 1947 · page 3

Discussing this year's Diggers' Ball, the R.S.L. president (Mr. R. Heathcote) said that it was hoped to establish an attendance record this year…

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Seventeen Debs. Presented at Culcairn C. of E. Ball

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 1 August 1947 · page 1

The Memorial Hall at Culcairn was packed to capacity on Tuesday night, when 400 dancers attended the Church of England ball and saw seventeen…

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Re-union Social and Dance

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 August 1947 · page 6

Over 100 people attended the third annual re-union social and dance of Albury sub-branch of the Australian Legion of Exservicemen and women in…

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Over £100 Expected From Raob Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 August 1947 · page 6

Though final statement has not yet been completed, it is expected that the recent annual ball held by the Albury Lodge of the RAOB in aid…

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Band Practice Cancelled

Border Morning Mail · Monday 4 August 1947 · page 2

Practice for Albury Town Band tonight has been cancelled, but the attendance of every bandsman is desired next Monday evening at 8 o’clock…

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Austral Pictures This Week's Programmes

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 August 1947 · page 1

The programme to be screened at the Rex Theatre tomorrow (Wednesday) night will consist of "Bamboo Blonde" and "This…

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Woman Violinist’s Distinction Leader of Orchestra to Visit Albury

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 August 1947 · page 9

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, which on Thursday night provides the third of the ABC Albury subscription concerts at the Plaza, has a rare…

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Belle of Ball At Kergunyah

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 August 1947 · page 9

A successful ball was held in Kergunyah Hall The hall had been tastefully decorated with palms and wattle and the crowd danced to music…

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Greek Guerrilla Band Wiped Out Athens

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 August 1947 · page 1

The Greek Army has wiped out a band of 60 guerrillas south of Mount Olympus, killing 15, including the leader, and capturing 45. The band…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming on

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 August 1947 · page 4

Hailed as the once in a life-time, love-time musical romance, "Do You Love Me," 20th Century-Fox's brilliant Technicolor hit starring…

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C.w.a. Ball at Brocklesby

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 August 1947 · page 8

In addition to the Belle of the Ball there will be a Matron of the Bail et the Brocklesay CWA ball on Wednesday night. Trophies will be given for both. A poultry…

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Lounge Settings at Albury Civic Ball 24 Debutantes To Be Presented

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 August 1947 · page 9

Lounge settings in the Palais Royal will be a feature of the Civic Ball on Friday evening, while the stage will also be arranged as a lounge where liquid refreshments will be served…

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Free Concert for 600 CHILDREN Melbourne Orchestra At Albury Tomorrow

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 August 1947 · page 2

Tomorrow, Joseph tost will conduct two concerts by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at Albury. The first will be a free concert for over…

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Fun at Pleasant Hills Successful Deb-u-donks’ Ball

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 August 1947 · page 8

One of the most successful events of the year took place al Pleasant Hills when a Debu-U-Donks ball was held in aid of Food for Britain fund…

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Tickets for Civic Ball

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 2

Arrangements for the Civic Ball have now been completed, but the promoters would be grateful if all those who plan to share in the…

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