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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Wednesday Cricket When Can New Ball Be Demanded? Controversy in Stores Final Captain's Request When 200 Runs Were Scored

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 2

A controversy as to when the new ball was admissible arose daring Braund's second innings against Richardson's in the final…

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Two-Piano Concerto Recital For the Red Cross

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 6

In aid of the Red Cross funds, Glen Innes will shortly have the opportunity of hearing the very highest form of musical literature. It should…

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Film Stars Paid Too Much Says Lady Yule Plans For Empire Pictures By Air Mail.) LONDON,February

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 5

Are film stars paid [?]oo much? Yes, thinks Lady Yule, one of Britain's richest women, and one of the chief backers of British…

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Nullamanna Dance

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 4

The Nullamanna Hall Committee is conducting another of its popular dances next Saturday, March 2. There will be a tasty supper, and…

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Arcadia Pictures

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 6

"Always Good-bye," starring Barbara Stanwyck and HerbertMarshall, will be the feature at the Arcadia Theatre on Saturday night. In…

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Leap Year Dance

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 7

A Leap Year Dance will be held in the Cathedral Hall to-morrow for which Gordon Black's orchestra has been engaged. Admission charges are…

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HILLGROVE Ball For Red Cross

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 6

A meeting of the recently formed Hillgrove branch of the Red Cross Soiciety was held in the School of Arts Hall last week. Several new members…

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Bright Pictures at Capitol "Hollywood Cavalcade" and Detective Story Presented Again To-night and

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 4

The romance of Hollywood from bathing beauties to world premieres is told in 20th Century-Fox's film, "Hollywood Cavalcade," which had its…

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Arcadia Theatre

Guyra Argus · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 2

An action-packed drama "Oklahoma, Kid" will make its appearance at this Theatre on Saturday next. James Cagney is in the main role and repeats…

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Catholic Ball

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4

The annual Armidale Catholic ball will be held on Tuesday, April 9, in the Town Hall. Two orchestras will provide continuous music, and…

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Big Show Dance

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4

One of the main attractions of show week will be the big all-night dance in the Town Hall next Tuesday. Gordon Black's orchestra'and novelties…

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Light Horse Dance

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4

The 15th Light Horse Regiment, from the north coast, has engaged Gordon Black's orchestra for its dance to be held in the Town Hall…

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C.W.A. Younger Set Bright Dance Well Attended

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4

Well over 100 dancers were entertained at a dance held in the Literary Institute hall on Wednesday night, when members of the younger set ot…

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Tingha Topics Personal—Hospital Efforts— Wood Parade—Band Sunday PERSONAL

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 7

Accompanied by his wife and family. Mr. W. Ring, of "Bassendean," motored home from the city this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. Carney are…

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Show Week Pictures Splendid Programmes Arranged Bargain Prices To-night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4

Armidalians and visitors to the show will be well provided for in the way of picture entertainment, the Capitol Theatre Company having made full…

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DUMARESQ Valedictory Social Tendered To Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Ball

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 7

Members of the Dumaresq Parents and Citizens' Association and local re[?] gathered at the Dumaresq Hall Lo say good-bye to Mr. and Mrs. M. B…

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Coming Events Popular Concert

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4

Next Sunday night a popular concert will be held in the Cathedral Hall, commencing after church services, about 8.30 o'clock. The concert…

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Nan Grey's Success Went to Hollywood for Vacation Now in Fifth Year of Pictures

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 7

Hollywood began as a vacation and wound up as a job for Nan Grey. She intended to stay two weeks, but is now…

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Two-Piano Concerto

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 4

Next Wednesday night a two-piano concerto recital will toe held at the home of Mrs. B. S. Marsh, corner of Macquarie and Meade Streets, the…

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Big-show Dance To-morrow Night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 5

One of the main social attractions this week will be the all night show dance in the Town Hall to-morrow night. The orchestral music and…

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