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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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Hogmanay Ball Attended by 500 Dancers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 2 January 1939 · page 4

The gay tartans worn by many of the men, the frocking of the women, and the colourful decorations gave an appropriate festive…

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Juvenile Dance Four Hundred Adults and Children Attend

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 2 January 1939 · page 4

About 400 adults and children attended the juvenile dance on Saturday night. The dance, which was a new…

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URALLA P. and A. Association £25 From Show Ball

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 2 January 1939 · page 2

The committee of the Uralla P. and A. Association, at a meeting on Thursday, expressed its appreciation of the work of the…

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Nullamanna Notes Ball—Personal—Storm Madhatters Ball

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 4 January 1939 · page 6

Over £21 were taken at the Madhatters' ball which was held in the Nullamanna hall on Monday night, 26th December (Boxing night). Nash's…

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Arcadia Theatre

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 January 1939 · page 6

The programme for the Arcadia Theatre on Saturday, January 7, includes "Tarzan's Revenge," Starring Glenn Morris and Janet Gaynor, and…

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Sonja Heme in "My Lucky Star" At Capitol Theatre, To-night and Thursday A Splendid Programme

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 January 1939 · page 4

The many Armidale picture patrons who enjoyed Sonja Henie's "One in a Million" will welcome the opportunity of seeing the ice queen in another…

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"Guid Scots' Nicht" Concludes New Year Festivities Enjoyable Concert

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 January 1939 · page 4

The Scottish concert at the Town Hall on Monday night was a fitting finale to the round of New Year festivities conducted by the…

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The Ball

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 3

The race ball in the School of Arts at night was a great success. There were well over 350 present, the door takings reaching £35. There were…

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Arcadia Theatre

Guyra Argus · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 2

A particularly strong cast appears in the dramatic feature "Small Town Girl" which will be screened at this Theatre on Saturday next. Janet…

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Military Ball Most Successful Fixture Many Visitors Present

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 3

On Friday evening last a most successful ball was held in the Imperial Hall. This function was oganised by Mr. T. Mills for the…

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Action Pictures Capitol Progranmes For Week-End Deanna Durbin in "TAt Certain Age" Commences

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 4

A programme that is brimful' of action is being presented at the Capitol Theatre to-night, when bargain prices of 1 6 and 1 will apply…

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J.R.C. Seaside Homes Aided By Dance At Hillgrove

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 9 January 1939 · page 4

Junior Red Cross members at Hillgrove Public School, directed by their patron (Mrs. E. Hunter) held a successful dance recently. Their effort…

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Week-end Sport in Town and Country with Bat and Ball Matches in the District Cricket Competition Some Very Creditable Performances

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 2

The main item of interest during the week-end matches was the defeat of Veterans by Wellingrove. This makes Dundee six points behind Veterans with a deferred match against Bald Nob to be played. Assuming that Dundee…

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Arcadia Pictures

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 January 1939 · page 6

"Wells Fargo," in which Joel McCrea and Frances Dee are starred, and the thrilling mystery story, "Who Killed John Savage?" comprise the…

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Band Meeting

Guyra Argus · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 2

At the committee meeting in the Memorial Hall on Monday night, it was decided that Guyra Brass Band journey to Uralla on Sunday, 22nd, to…

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Arcadia Theatre

Guyra Argus · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 2

That fine outdoor production "Wells Far [?] makes its appearance in Guyra on Saturday next. It is a story of great pictorial wealth and our graced…

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The Entertainers Emmaville Band Organisation

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 3

A meeting of the Emmaville Entertainers' Band was held on January 8. Mr. A. J. Potter occupied the chair, and others present were Messrs…

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Black Mountain Concert Aids Armidale Ambulance

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 3

The annual ambulance concert and dance recently held at Black Mountain proved to be most successful. The hall, which, was crowded, was…

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Vandalism at the Theatre

The Inverell Times · Monday 16 January 1939 · page 4

Yesterday, vandals smashed a window at the rear of The Capitol Theatre and gained entry to the building. In a rear room they gathered uniforms…

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At Warialda Theatre. Next

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 16 January 1939 · page 5

Commencing from Wednesday next January 18th, mid-week screenings will be held at Warialda Theatre. On Wednesday next an excellent…

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