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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

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Arcadia Theatre

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 6

The Programme for the Arcadia Theatre on Saturday will comprise "The Plainsman," featuring Gary Cooper, and "Big Brown Eyes,"…

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Cavalry Ball Finale to Annual Camp Colourful Scene in Town Hall

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 7

The mess uniforms of the cavalry officers, moving among khaki and the smart navy and wings of Air Force pilots,…

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Two Great Pictures at Capitol To-night Until Friday "Broadway Melody of 1938" and "Sabotage"

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 4

Those who attend the local Capitol Theatre either to-night, Thursday or Friday exenings will-lack nothing in the way of bright entertainment, as…

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Arcadia Theatre

Guyra Argus · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 2

The charming couple who made "Mr. Deeds Go To Town such a success are together again in "The Plainsman, which will be screened at this theatre…

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The Memorial Ball Unqualified Success

Guyra Argus · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 5

The Annual Ball, in aid of the Institute, eventuated on Monday night, and created a record for local functions, the attendance being estimated at over…

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Uralla Pictures Well Abreast of the Times

The Uralla Times · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 1

It is worthy of note that of the ten pictures selected for the principal award for 1937 in the United States, two—"Captains Courageous" and…

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[?] ACTIVITIES Cricket: Madhatters' Dance P[?]al CRICKET

The Inverell Times · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 6

Bright cricket was the order of the day during the match between, Ashford and Banna[?]urn, played on the latter's ground and some good…

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Young Australians' Band and Revue

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 5

The Band of Australian boys who first appeared in Warialda last year paid a return visit on Friday, when they were greeted by an audience…

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Country Women Help Stannum Bush Nursing Centre the Blue and Gold Ball

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 6

Three new members were welcomed at the monthly meeting' off the Glen Innes Branch of the C.W.A. held at the Mountain…

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Rob Roy Dance

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 4

Another dance will be held at Rob Roy on Saturday night, when the committee hopes to have everything in order for a good time. Nash's…

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Arcadia Theatre

Guyra Argus · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 2

"Strike Me Pink," which comes to this theatre on Saturday next, is a typical Eddie Cantor production, which means that the audience will be…

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Butterfly Cabaret Pleasant Dance Function Aids Hospital Auxiliary

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 4

Entertainment of a kind unusual to Glen Innes was provided in the Butterfly Cabaret dance held in the Masonic Hall last…

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Street Dance 20,000 Gather Police Intervention Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 4

A crowd estimated at 20,000 gathered near Springfield Avenue, King's Cross, last night, to hold a fancy dress procession and dance,…

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The Diggers. Annual Ball to Bk Held in Showground Pavilion

The Uralla Times · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 2

Messrs. A. P. Maclean (President), G. Billington, R. Roach, S. Anderson, R. Grieve, G. Garner, L. Taggart, A. Melvaine, E. W. Milton, R. Carey…

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Large Crowd At Deepwater Ball King George V. Memorial Fund

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 3

The ball held in the Deepwater School of Arts Hall last Friday night in aid of the King George V. Memorial Fund was quite the…

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Oakwood Dance

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 4

A dance will be held in the Oakwood hall to-morrow (Saturday) night in aid of funds towards the candidature of Mr. G. Hatcher in the Ugly Man…

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Record Attendance Memorial Institute Ball Profit of £84 Expected

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 7

The annual ball in aid of the Memorial Institute, held in the Arcadia Theatre on Friday, February 4. created a record for local functions…

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Original Producer of "Outward Bound" Mr. Harold G. Hobday Talks of the Theatre "Public Wants Laughs, Not Serious Drama"

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

The way in which that famous play "Outward Bound," first came to be presented to the general public was described to an "Express"…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Yarrafard Dance

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 4

A VERY enjoyable and Successful dance was held in the Yarraford Hall last night, the proceeds of which were in aid of Via Tennis Club…

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"The Picnics" the Social Side Smart Frocking at the Races Brilliant Dance Scene

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 4

Bine skies and bright sunshine, tempered by a cool breeze, were the ideal weather conditions which obtained for the annual…

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