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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Old Time Show Pictures in 1909 Interesting Recollection

The Inverell Times · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 8

Mr. Byron Tomlinson has shown us a copy of an Illustrated page of the "Sydney Ma[?] for March 24 1909, depicting happenings at the…

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The Civic Ball Effective Organisation

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 4

The committee charged with the organisation of the Civic Ball to mark the opening of the remodelled Town Hall is sparing no…

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Band Recital

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 3

Despite threatening weather there was a fairly large gathering at Alma Dark yesterday afternoon to hear a recital by Uralla Citizens' Band…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 4

As a wind-up to the flower show a euchre party and dance was held on Saturday night. It was a great success, over £5 being taken at the door…

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Arcadia Theatre

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 6

Next Saturday's programme at the Arcadia Theatre will be "Four Girls in White," starring Florence Rice and Kent Taylor, and "Three Blind Mice,"…

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[?] Hollywood's Producer of Great Pictures

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 8

Once there was young man, [?] years old, who, as he waited at table, serving the screen's prosperous stars and producers thought: It must be…

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NULLAMAN [?] NOTES Good Rain—Grasshoppers— Sports Club—Successful Dance WEATHER

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 7

A hundred and twenty-five points of rain were registered for last week which will benefit the parched lands which present a very bare appearance…

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Arcadia Theatre

Guyra Argus · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 2

The sparkling "Three Blind Mice [?] make its appearance at this theatre Saturday next. Vivacious Loretts [?]oung and Joel McCrea are in leading…

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The Civic Ball Elaborate Arrangements

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 4

It is highly probable that the Civic Ball, to be held next Tuesday, 13th inst., to mark the opening of the renovated Town Hall,…

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Emmaville Red Cross Ball Successful Effort

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 6

On Friday night last in the Imperial Hall, the members of the Emmaville branch of the Red Cross held a most successful…

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"Beau Geste" The Story in Pictures—(Continued.)

The Uralla Times · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 4

3 Tea yean pass . . . Lady Brandon learns that her wastrel husband is coming home—to sell her last possession, the "Blue Water" sapphire. Beau (Gary Cooper), suggests that she show the jewel once more to. him and to the assembled family—John. Digby Isobel and Augustus (Ray Milland. Robert…

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Civic Ball Patriotic Effort Council Decision Cash Contribution to Stage Fund

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 3

The Municipal Council at its meeting this week reaffirmed its decision that the whole of the proceeds from the Civic Ball to be…

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Arcadia Theatre To Open on Saturday Nights

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 4

The Arcadia Theatre will reopen to-morrow night, under the Capitol Theatre management. Screenings will be given at the…

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Great Comedy, "Fast and Loose" Week-End Pictures Saturday's Programme, at Both Capitol and Arcadia

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 4

Something new under the sun is to be revealed at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday and Monday, where Robert Montgomery and Rosalind Russell…

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Local and General Band Recital

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 4

AT a recital in King Edward Park at 8.30 p.m. to-morrow the Glen Innes Municipal Silver Band will render the following selections:—…

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Civic Ball Next Week's Fixture Patriotic Effort "Floor Show"

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 4

Reporting to a meeting of the Glen Innes Civic Ball Committee last night, the Town Clerk (Mr. C. H. Wood) stated that the…

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Novelties at To-night's Civic Ball

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 4

At the Glen Innes Civic Ball to-night, a prize will be given for "spot", old time and a modern waltz. The are spot light of the theatre will…

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Two Great Comedies At Capitol Theatre To-night and Thursday Will Mahoney at His Best

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 4

Those in attendance at the Capitol Theatre last evening enjoyed one of the best comedy programmes seen for a long while. Both feature films were…

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Arcadia Theatre

Guyra Argus · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 5

A particularly interesting programme is listed for this Theatere on saturday next. A fine cats will be seen in "Honolulu" and the artists always…

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Successful Welcome Dance to Gostwyck Boys

The Uralla Times · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 4

There was a fairly large attendance at the first welcome [?]of Gostwyck Camp, held on [?] hall of Tuesday night. About…

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