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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Arcadia Theatre

Guyra Argus · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 2

Pathos, laughter, and the excitement at the race track combine to offer entertainment of an unusual kind in "Thoroughbreds Don't Cry" which will…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Graman Sports and Dance

The Inverell Times · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 2

A davis sports will be conducted Graman to-morrow Saturday and will be follwoed by a dance in the hall at night Sunday's orchestia has…

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URALLA Forthcoming Show Committee Makes Preparation Smoke Concert Arranged

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 3

The committee of Uralla Pastoral and Agricultural Association made arrangements at a meeting yesterday for the annual show to…

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National Theatre

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 8

Formation of an Australian national theatre movement m every Australian capital city ii the objective of M. Pierre Stuart Leyner, a former…

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Entertaining Troops Committees Appointed Concert Parties At Camps

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 4

Two sub-committees were appointed at the meeting of the Armidale and District War and Patriotic Fond committee on Friday…

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Ben Lomond News of the Village Flower Show Ball

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 2

A meeting of members of the Ben Lomond Horticultural Society was held on Monday night. Mr. H. Coleman presided over an attendance of…

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Ball at Night Attracts Large Crowd Bright Floor Show Popular

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 4

The success of the carnival was reflected in the ball held in the Masonic Hall at night, when despite humid conditions a large…

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Dance at Tingha

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 4

A hospital dance will be held at Tingha next Saturday night. 'Buses will be running from town, and the admission is 2/. Harding's orchestra…

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Gum Flat Dance

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 4

The dancing public are reminded that a dance and euchre party will be held at Gum Flat on Saturday, 3rd February, in aid of the War Functions…

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Arcadia Theatre

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 6

"They Lady Vanishes," starring Ralph Richardson, and "Thanks For Everything," featuring Adolphe Menjou and Jack Oakie, will comprise the…

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Farewell Dance at The Ritz

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 4

Members of the 35th Battalion who will be leaving on Saturday for three months military training at Rutherford, will be accorded a farewell dance…

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Nullamanna Notes Personal—Bush Fires—Dance

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 2

Mrs. E. Potts, of Ash Island, Newcastle, has been holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Turner, "Teringa." Mrs. Ben Smith, who has been the…

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Attractive Concert Moderate Attendance

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 3

The Anniversary celebrations were brought to a close, as usual, by a Scottish concert. This has been an annual fixture for many…

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Arcadia Theatre

Guyra Argus · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 2

Emerging easily ahead of any other successful British screen dramas "The-Body Vanishes" will he screened at this Theatre on Saturday next. The…

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Guyra Golf Club. 4 Ball Best Ball V. PAR January 28, 1940

Guyra Argus · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 5

A A. Brown (9) and C. Croker (9) 2 up; H. Newton (4) and E. Culen (12) 3 up: C. Mitchell (18) and W. Tierney (13) 2 up: V. Jones (8)…

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Beau Geste The Story In Pictures

The Uralla Times · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 4

Cary Cooper, Ray Milland and Robert Preston, seen above as they appear in the roles of the gallant brothers Geste—Beau, John and Digby—in Paramount's rousing new photoplay, "Beau Geste"…

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Civic Ball In Renovated Town Hall Auspicious Opening State Premier to Officiate

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 4

A very representative meeting of citizens last night decided to co-operate with the Municipal Council in the promotion of "The…

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Emmaville and Deepwater District's News Page Race Ball Successful Deepwater Fixture Jockey Club Enterprise

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 6

The Race Ball held in the Deepwater School of Arts on Wednesday of race week proved a social and financial success, much…

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At the Concert

The Uralla Times · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 4

Wife (nudging husband): "Look! That man in front of us is asleep." Husband: "Well, why wake me up to tell me that?"…

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Dance at The Ritz, To-Night

The Inverell Times · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 4

The final dance at The Ritz Cabaret before the troops leave for three months' continuous training at Rutherford, will be held to-night. Harding's…

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