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New England · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Patriotic Funds Benefit From Hogmanay Ball Attractive Decorations

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 1 January 1940 · page 6

Although it was held two nights before New Year's Eve. the festive spirit that attends the turn of the year was much in…

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Arcadia Theatre

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 January 1940 · page 6

"The Great Waltz," starring Miliza Korjus, Luise Rainer and Fernand Gravet, will toe the main feature at the Arcadia Theatre next Saturday…

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Profitable Flights R.A.F. Secures Valuable Pictures

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 January 1940 · page 7

Many people have wondered why the Royal Air Force should be apparently wasting its time on reconnaissance flights over Germany…

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GUYRA Church of England Ball New Year's Night Function Sets High Standard

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 January 1940 · page 6

Guyra celebrated the advent of the new year last Monday night with the annual Church of England ball. If functions to follow…

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Caledonian Concert Provided by Local Artists Items Enthusiastically Received

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 January 1940 · page 8

A programme that was comploteiy Scottish in character was presented in the Town H&U on Monday night, when Armidale…

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Arcadia Theatre

Guyra Argus · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 2

Dealing with one of the most romantic characters in history and with the Vienna of the days of Franz Joseph, when that Capital was a synonym for…

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Church of England Ball

Guyra Argus · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 5

Guyra celebrated the advent of the Hew year last Monday night with the annual Church of England Ball. If functions to follow reach the same…

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Beaulieu Dance

The Inverell Times · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 4

Dance lovers are reminded of the dance to be held in the Beaulieu Hall on Saturday night, January 13th, when Nash's orchestra will be in attendance…

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35th Battalion Ball

The Inverell Times · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 4

The 35th Battalion Regimental Ball is to be held at the Inverell Town Hall on Tuesday, January 9, 1940. The primary objective is to raise sufficient…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Nullamanna Dance

The Inverell Times · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 4

A dance, in aid of the War Comforts Fund, will be held at Nullamanna hall to-morrow night…

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Delungra Doings Personal—A.I.F. Farewell—School of Arts Ball—Weddings. PERSONAL

The Inverell Times · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 7

Mrs. Alex. MacMaster and daughter (Barbara) left for Orange, where they intend spending a holiday. Mr. G. Harris has left by train for…

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Ben Lomond New Year's Annual Ball

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 6

The annual bali on New Year's night under the auspices of the committee of the Literary Institute, provided as usual, a most…

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Capitol Theatre Bargain Programme To-morrow Deanna Durbin This Week

The Inverell Times · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 4

"Action" Is the keynote of the picture programme which will be screened at the Capitol Theatre to-morrow night at bargain prices…

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Want To Dance A.I.F. Men On Leave

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 9 January 1940 · page 4

On final leave before sailing from Australia five members of the Second A.I.F. arrived in Glen Innes by train at mid-day…

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Arcadia Theatre

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 6

Tyrone Power and Loretta Young appear in "Love is News," to be supported by Constance Bennett and Charles Ruggles in "Service De Luxe"…

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Ritz Dance Friday Night

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 4

The popular Ritz Hall will be the locale of a dance to be held on Friday night next, when Harding's orchestra will be in attendance. As the boys…

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Dance for Boshler Fund

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 4

On Tuesday night next the Apex Club will hold a dance in the Ritz Palais and the proceeds will be devoted to the Boshler fund. The Club…

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Arcadia Theatre

Guyra Argus · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 2

A sparkling and entertaining modern comedy "Love is News" comes to this theatre on Saturday next. The star power of this production is…

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Concert Party Visits Afforestation Camp

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 4

A [?] nee[?] party, organised and led by Mr. C[?]ns. Young, visited the Mr. Mitched A[?]orestation Camp last night, and entertained…

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Band Recital to-night

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 2

The Municipal band will render a public recital in Otho Street to-night. The bandsmen appreciate the warm reception which last Friday night's…

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