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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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On with the Dance

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 7

The dancing season is always an important time. The summer, and its outdoor days, are forgotten as we throw…

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For Red Cross Bright Concert Programme Large Dundee Audience

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 5

Dundee residents turned out in full force last night for a concert staged in the local hall by Dr. F. W. Buddee, in aid of the Red…

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The Ball

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 3

A large crowd attended the Ball on Friday night, which was a great success both socially and financially, the takings amounting to…

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Younger Set Maytime Ball

The Inverell Times · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 2

A spectacular feature of this year's Maytime Ball, to be held on May 15th. will be the presentation of debutantes Cavanagh's orchestra has been engaged…

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Stage and Screen Show Capitol Theatre Presentation

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 3

A stage and screen programme will be presented at the Capitol Theatre for a season, commencing to-morrow night. Miss Nellie Kolle, male…

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Golf Two Cards of 4 UP Returned in Four Ball

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 2

Two cards of 4 up wore returned in the four hall best ball v. par, A and B grade partners, played by members of the Armidale Golf…

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Presbyterian Tea and Concert

The Inverell Times · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 2

St. Andrew's Womens' Guild has been for some time, making thorough preparation for the annual tea-meeting held under its auspices at the…

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Smoke Concert

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 3

The Smoke Concert was held in the supper room of the Memorial Hall on Saturday night, Mr. D. Conway, President, being in the chair…

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"Genuine Enthusiast" Retiring Band President

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 4

The retirement of Mr. Andy Morgan from the presidential position in connection with the Glen Innes Municipal Band will be greatly felt by…

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Silver Band a Fine Combination Asset To The Town Year of Progress Reviewed

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 5

It was a subject of regretful comment at last night's annual meeting of the Citizens' Committee of the Glen Innes Municipal…

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Beaulieu Dance

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 4

Nash's popular band has been engaged for the big dance and euchre party to be held in the Beaulieu hall on Saturday night next. May 4…

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Arcadia Pictures

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 6

Merle Oberon and Ralph Richardson have the leading roles in "The Lion Has Wings." which will be shown at the Arcadia Theatre on Saturday…

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[?] Ball Committee

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 4

[?] of ladies interested in [?] War Functions ball is [?] next, was held in the [?] Memorial…

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Patriotic Ball Friday Night's Function

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 4

Friday night's patriotic ball in the Town Hall, in aid of funds for the Inverell and District War Functions Association, will be the premiere ball…

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Uniform at War Functions Ball

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 4

It is notified that approval has been given for members of the 35th Battalion (North West Border Regiment). 24th Light Horse Regiment and 12th…

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Appeal Committee Decides on Patriotic Ball

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 4

A meeting of the Armidale and District Entertainment and Appeal Committee on Monday night decided to hold a partiotic…

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"Diggers" Ball At Last Thieve is Washing on the Siegfried Line

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 6

The annual "Diggers'" Ball in the Arcadia Theatre last Friday night was a great success. Approximately 400 people attended and it is estimated…

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Diggers' Ball

Guyra Argus · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 2

On Friday night last the annual Diggers' Ball was held in the Arcadia Theatre, which was a pronounced success in every way, and it is expected…

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Arcadia Theatre

Guyra Argus · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 2

Described as "the picture Hitler doesn't want to see." "The Lion Hug Wings, will make its appearance at this Theatre on Saturday next. This…

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GOLF. District Club Pairs for Four Ball

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 4

Up to the present time the following players have "paired" for the mixed four ball best ball v. par to be held on Sunday next, commencing…

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