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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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“Taxi Dance” This Evening

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 26 March 1947 · page 4

This evening a fair and “taxi dance” will be held in the C. of E. parish hall, Olive st., by St. Matthew’s Young Anglicans, and money raised will go to the…

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Hospital Nurses’ Dance; Almost £70 Raised

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 26 March 1947 · page 2

Contribution of the nursing staff towards the urgent appeal for funds by Albury District Hospital was an enjoyable dance in the Masonic Hall…

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Band Leader Mentioned in Bribery Allegations Harry Roy’s Explanation LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 26 March 1947 · page 4

[?]arry Roy has told the “Daily Express” that he is the dance band leader mentioned in the BBC report on bribery allegations as having given a…

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Majestic Pictures

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 4

"The Captive Heart," showing at the Majestic Theatre next Tuesday and Wednesday, is a deeply human story. It tells the personal problems…

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First Diggers’ Ball At Rand

Border Morning Mail · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 4

The Rand sub-branch of the RSL held its first ball which was an out-standing success. The hall was packed and door takings were £75…

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Austral Pictures "The Wicked Lady" This Week-end "Seventh Veil" for Easter

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 1

The notable British production, "The Wicked Lady," starring James Mason, Patricia Roc and Margaret Lockwood, will be the…

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North Albury Debutantes’ Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 29 March 1947 · page 3

Presentation of debutantes at the first North Albury debutantes’ ball on Tuesday promise to be most spectacular. The debutantes, 12 in…

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Gogoll—ball Wedding Group

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 29 March 1947 · page 3

Left to Right : Mr Stan Gogoll (best man), Mrs J. Kirk (matron of honor); Mr Dudley Gogoll (groom), Miss Shirley Ball (bride). Mr Robert Tooley (groomsman), Mrs J. Woodman (matron of honor). Mr W. Cook bride’s step-father),— (Report of wedding on this page)…

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Items of News Band Preparing for Easter

Border Morning Mail · Monday 31 March 1947 · page 2

The Town Band is determined to be at its best for the Easter festivities. It is still uncertain if uniforms can be obtained in time, but members intend…

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Moving Pictures for American Air Travellers New York

Border Morning Mail · Monday 31 March 1947 · page 2

Douglas DC6, the first airliner of its type to be developed since the war, has set a new speed record for transport across the continent by flying…

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British Orchestra on Way Here London

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 1 April 1947 · page 1

Boyd Neal Orchestra. of 18 performers, left London for Australia on Sunday. They travelled to Shannon to await a United States plane which will take…

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POREPUNKAH Dance and Euchre

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 1 April 1947 · page 5

An enjoyable dance and euchre tournament held in the recreation hall by the tennis club. The euchre prizes were won by Miss Murray, Mr T. Knox…

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North Albury Ball Tonight

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 1 April 1947 · page 4

Final dress rehearsal for tonight’s Debutantes’ Ball fulfilled all expectations. The juvenile pages and flower-girls who will provide the choral background to a Strauss…

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Lavington C.w.a. Ball

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 1 April 1947 · page 4

The CWA ball at Lavington on Friday night was a great success. About 300 dancers were present. Proceeds will help Miss Mary Crisp, popular…

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Majestic Pictures What Is Coming on

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 1 April 1947 · page 2

The story of the pretty waitresses imported West by Fred Harvey and his now famous American "eating houses" has been made into a completely…

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Austral Pictures Easter Holiday Programmes "Seventh Veil" This Week-end

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 April 1947 · page 3

Hereunder is given a resume of the programmes which have been booked to provide holiday entertainment for moviegoers…

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Debutantes’ Ball at North Albury 12 Presented to Mayor and Mayoress

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 7

North Albury hall was gaily decorated with green and gold streamers tor the debutantes’ ball last night, when over 400 dancers were present…

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A Lesson in Pictures

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 3 April 1947 · page 2

A set of photographs in Hunter & Stelling’s window, Dean st, attracted a good deal of attention yesterday They comprise a soft conservation…

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Austral Pictures Easter Attractions

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 April 1947 · page 1

A reminder is given that the outstanding British Production, "The Seventh Vell," starting James Mason and Ann Todd, will…

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Basket Ball Tourney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 April 1947 · page 10

The basketball Easter tournament which was to be held on Easter Monday, [?] been cancelled owing to Insufficient entries…

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