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Murray · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1953

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"Grazier" Short Story on the Night of the Dance

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 6

I looked into the mirror and adjusted my white tie. It was the night of the dance at the Assembly Rooms and in a few…

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Band Recital Enjoyed

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 24 February 1953 · page 2

Strollers and Dean Square habitues were, entertained last night by a varied programme of music by Albury City Band. Following items…

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Mathoura News Younger Set Dance

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 24 February 1953 · page 7

The Vagrants’ Orchestra provided music for the dance conducted by the Younger Set on Friday night…

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Pictures. Action Saga of Pacific War

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 February 1953 · page 1

The Majestic Theatre has one of the most exciting stories of the war billed for next Saturday and Monday in "Flying Leathernecks"…

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"Bad Taste" Ideas Amuse Crowd at Hospital Dance

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 February 1953 · page 2

There were some quite original and amusing ideas in bad taste dressing at the Hay Hospital's "Come in Bad…

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Wodonga Town Band

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 26 February 1953 · page 2

Much interest is being taken in the activities of Wodonga Band during the series of Band Sundays. Next Sunday the band will…

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Barbecue Ball

Border Morning Mail · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 2

A sub-committee meeting of Albury Wool Week yesterday decided that the ball on March 27 would take the form of a barbecue…

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Pictures. Flamboyant Flynn Rides Again

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 2

Errol Flynn, winner of more wars than Hannibal, will be the feature star of Rocky Mountain" to be screened at the…

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Bounce of the Ball —April 18 O.and M. will sponsor 2nd eighteen competition

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 March 1953 · page 12

An Ovens and Murray second 18 football competition will foe staged this season. At least seven clubs are to take part. This contentious proposal, which had been discussed during the fast decade, was finally agreed upon after more than one hour’s fiery debate…

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Hospital Dance Donations

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 4

Matron E. Wilson acknowledges the following donations to the recent "Come in Bad Taste' party at the Hospital: Mrs. Dixon £1,…

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Band Festival at Yarrawonga

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 2

Over 2000 people attended the Coronation massed bands’ festival at the Grove Oval, Yarrawonga, on Sunday. Bands from…

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Brass instruments wanted for band

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 12

An appeal was made yesterday by bandmaster of Albury City Band (Mr. Syd Rowland) for brass instruments for a junior…

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Pictures. Songs and Romance in Technicolor

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 1

Throwing a sparkling and tuneful light on show-business today, Howard Hughes' presentation, "Two Tickets to Broadway" in…

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JINDERA Band Entertainment

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 March 1953 · page 12

Arranged by the local Hospital Auxiliary the Albury City Band will render a musical programme in the park next Sunday…

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Pictures Dance That Was New Caused a Riot

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 2

A dance called the Hootchy-Kootchy was brand new in 1893 and when it was first performed at the great Chicago Exposition…

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Border Brass Band

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 1

At a well-attended committee meeting [?]e president, Mr. S. Loveridge, welcomed three new members. It was reported that…

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A.B.C. Youth Concert Committee formed

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 March 1953 · page 18

An ABC Youth Concert Committee was formed in Albury following a public meeting at the Town Hall…

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What to Wear at a Square Dance

Border Morning Mail · Monday 9 March 1953 · page 4

Square dancing, with its happy informal party spirit, starts at the Royal Palais on this Thursday, and intending…

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PICTURES "Detective Story" Vivid Drama

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 March 1953 · page 2

A sensational drama that had Broadway theatregoers oohing and ahing for almost two years will be seen on the screen of the…

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Assault on Girl in Picture Theatre

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 March 1953 · page 3

WAGGA, Tues.: “It is quite obvious from your past record that you have a tendency to commit this sort of offence,” a…

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