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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

883 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 45

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

The Uralla Times · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 4

A soldier to the core, Markoff springs into action with the ferocity of a carnered tiger. Moving with incredible speed and precision, Markoff orders. the guns returned to the legionnaires, rushes to an embrasure to take account of the oncoming Touaregs. Beau, John and the legionnaires man the em…

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Civic Ball New Hall Christened Official Opening by Premier Profits to Patriotic Funds

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 4

The success which attended the Chic Ball in the Town Hall on Tuesday made the occasion a fitting christening of the extensive renovations, to mark the completion of which the function was organised. Despite the warmth of the summer evening there was an excellent…

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"Diggers'" Ball

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 6

The annual "diggers'" ball will be held on April 26. Special programme tickets will be printed, each numbered, and the…

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Rob Roy Dance

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 4

The usual monthly dance and euchre party will be held at Rob Roy tomorrow night, when everything will be in order to ensure a good time for all…

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"No Meaner Action," Says Magistrate Stealing Handbags From Dance Hall Man Fined on Five Counts

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 8

Mr. F. T. Scroope, P.M., said in the Armidale Police Court yesterday that he knew of nothing meaner than a man taking…

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Spoiling Hitler's Breakfast Mr. Eden Has Plans Sending Pictures of A.I.F. to Fuehrer JERUSALEM

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 1

After inspecting the Australians the Dominions Secretary (Mr. Eden) has a plan to spoil Hitler's appetite…

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BOMBSHELLS At Capitol Theatre

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 8

The Capitol has secured the greatest line-up of amusement for Show week that anyone could possibly show for, To-night, at…

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Anne Shirley Entered Pictures When Three

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 6

"I know it is not considered etiquette to write about oneself, but then, who knows the facts of one's life better than…

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Suffers Concussion Wicketkeeper Hit With Ball

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

Clyde Cook, of Niagara-street, West Armidale, suffered concussion when he was struck on his head while wicket-keeping in a cricket match at…

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Comforts Fund Ball at North Star

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 2

Despite the vary hot weather the Ball held at North Star in aid of the Home Comforts Fund was a great success. Visitors were present from…

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"Theatre Boy" a Fine Radio Feature on 2AD

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

The fascination of the footlights is captured for radio "theatre Box," a new feature which was programmed on Station 2AD for…

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"Suez" a Mighty Production Warialda Theatre -- Next Saturday &

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 2

Out of the choking sands...from the fierce grip of the hostile Bedouin...in the face of the black simoon's savage fury...with blood,…

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Arcadia Theatre

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 6

"The Crowd Roads," starring Robert Taylor and Maureen O'Sullivan, will be the chief attraction at the Arcadia Theatre next Saturday and…

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Sports on Easter Monday Be Conducted by Band Committee

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 6

Guyra District Band decided last Friday, to conduct another monster sports programme next Easier Monday…

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Guyra District Band

Guyra Argus · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 2

At a Special Meeting of the Guyra District Band Committee held at the Memorial Hall on Friday night last, the committee decided to immediately…

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Arcadia Theatre

Guyra Argus · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 2

A "movie" in the real sense of the [?] literally packed with action "The Crowd Roars" will be Presented at this theatre on Saturday next. The film…

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Final Meeting Committee Completes Organisation Band Discussed

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 4

Final details in connection with the organisation of the Show were completed at a meeting of the Show committee held on Tuesday…

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The Band

The Inverell Times · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 6

The Municipal Band rendered several selections on the ground and they were greatly appreciated. The band is making rapid progress and…

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Struck by Cricket Ball

The Inverell Times · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 2

Clyde Cook. West Armidale. suffered concussion when he was struck on his head while wicket-keeping in a cricket match at West End Park Cook was…

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Well Attended Hospital Younger Set Dance

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 4

The social hall of the Literary Institute was filled to capacity on Tuesday night when 180 dancers attended a Hospital Younger Set dance…

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