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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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GOLF Four-Ball Competition

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 2

A four-ball-best-ball handicap against par was contested by members of the Armidale Golf Club on Saturday afternoon, two pairs…

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Dinner Parties Prior To Matrons' Ball

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 4

Several gay dinner parties were held in Armidale on Friday night, prior to the Matrons' Ball.. Among those who entertained at…

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Matron's Ball Most Successful Function Delightful Frocking

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 8

Although no formal presentation of debutantes took place at the 1939 New England Matrons' Ball, held in…

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Why Not the Band?

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 6

General endorsement will, I think, be forthcoming for Mrs. J. B. Winoeyer's timely letter ("Examiner" 18-2-39) anent the appearance of the…

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The Band And the Show President's Appeal

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 6

Mr. Andy Morgan, President of the Glen Innes Municipal Band committee, states the case for the Band: May I be permitted, through the…

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Dance News

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 4

The Sapphire P. and A certainly does things in a big way, as far as entertainment is concerned. Next Saturday night they will hold a dance…

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Arcadia Pictures

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 6

Two major attractions Will be shown at the Arcadia Theatre on Saturday night. They are "Manproof," in which Myrna Loy and Franchot Tone are…

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Dance at The Ritz

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 4

The Ritz dance cabaret will be the rendezvous of dancing enthusiasts on Friday night, when a dance will be conducted. The music will be…

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Memorial Ball Spectacular, Comic Presentations

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 6

The Memorial Ball, Guyra's night of fun, noted for its spectacular and comedy presentations, will take place in the Arcadia Theatre, Guyra, on…

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Nullamanna Notes Personal—Pre-Wedding Party—Sulky Burned—Dance—Harvest Festival

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 8

Mr. and Mrs. T. McInerney "Gle[?] and Mr. and Mrs Col Sc[?] who have been holidays at Sawiell North Coast have returned home…

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Irish National Concert On March 7

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 4

The annual Irish national concert will be held in the Town Hall on Tuesday, March 7[?] instead of March 17, as the latter date falls in show…

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Memorial Ball

Guyra Argus · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 5

The Memorial Ball, Guyra's night of [?] noted for its spectacular and comedy presentations, will take place in the Arcadia Theatre, Guyra, on…

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Arcadia Theatre

Guyra Argus · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 2

The all-Technicolour production "A Star is Born" is a particularly fine piece of work. One of the most absorbing romances to come out of…

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The Glen Innes Show Committee Makes Final Arrangements Preparations for Governor's Visit Complete Band To Be Engaged For Two Days Dog Racing Proposal Favorably Discussed

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 4

The committee of the Central New England P. and A. Association, at its final meeting prior to the Glen Innes Show made final arrangements, which ensure, so far as administrative details are concerned,…

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Governor to Open Ball

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 4

The Governor, Lord Wakehurst. who will visit Inverell on Thursday. March 9. will officially open the Hospital Ball, which will be held in the Town Hall…

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Ashford Activities. Personal : Cricket: Ball PERSONAL

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 8

Mr. A. R. Kearns, headmaster of the local Public School, has made a good recovery from his recent illness,' and resumed duties last week…

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LOCAL & GENERAL The Band and the Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 4

MRS. J. R. WINDEYER writes to the editor: It would appear from the report of the P. and A. meeting that my offer to pay half the band…

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Governor at Hospital Ball

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 4

News has been received that Lord Wakehurst has consented to officially open the renovated Town Hall on Thursday, March 9, the occasion being…

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Uralla District Citizens' Band Uniforms For Players Mr. E. Elks President

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 6

At the annual meeting of the Uralla Citizens' Band, on Friday night, it was decided to purchase uniforms for bandsmen. The…

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Our Doctor Tells In An Operating Theatre Before Patient Arrives

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 8

I should like to take you into an operating theatre!—oh! no, not while an operation is going on but just…

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