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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 1

One of literature's most chilling mystery stories, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Hound of the Baskervilles" will be featured on Saturday,…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 1

A stirring insight into the tragedy and sorrow behind the closed doors of a reformatory will be provided in "Prison Without Bars" at the Strand…

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Next Week's Band Concerts

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 2

Tanunda Town Band on Sunday next and the National Military band on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, will provide listeners to National…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 1

"Jesse James," Technicolor epic of the life of one of America's most colourful outlaws, comes to the Strand Theatre on Saturday, Monday…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 1

The refreshing story of "It Could Happen to You," which electrified readers of the Saturday Evening Post, has been made into a thrilling…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 1

Produced with the co-operation of the Royal Air Force, "The Lion Has Wings" tells of the swift and efficient transformation of a nation…

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Moree District Band. Election of Officers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Moree District Band was held last night, when there was a good attendance of members and also members of the Patron: Mr. R. E. Cummins. President: Dr. G.V. Gengos. Vice-Presidents: Messrs. A. Jones, E.J. McGroder, J.J.H. Watson, J…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 1

Splendid entertainment is to be presented at the Savoy Theatre on Wednesday and Thursduy night, when "The Lives of a Bengal…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 1

Through war, disaster, and other great news events is woven a tempestuous three-cornered romance in 'Too Hot to Handle', a story of daring…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 1

"Dark Victory" at the Savoy Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday nights will present Bette Davis in one of the most impressive roles of her…

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CORRESPONDENCE Mishap at Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 2

Colin Wall, proprietor of the Strand-Savoy theatres, conveys hla regrets to the public:—REGRET that we found it…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 1

A romance that blossomed into the greatest dancing team of the period before the last war, underlies "The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle,"…

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CRICKET Turrawan v Band

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 2

Band 1st Innings: F. Avery b Eather 12; N. Fairless c Carl Bartusch b F. Hardman 8; J. Hardman c Eather b Eather 5; D. Craig b F…

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Militia Comforts Dance

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 3

Rain interfered with the attendance at the dance, organised to assist the funds for providing comforts for the militia and held in the Memorial Hall…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 1

Action proceeds at a breathtaking pace in Jane Withers' new film, "45 Fathers." When orphaned Jane becomes the ward of members of the…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 1

Norma Shearer and Clark Gable demonstrate remarkable versatility in their co-starring vehicle at the Strand Theatre, on Saturday…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 1

Mounted with a spectacular lavishness, and directed with perfection of detail, the latest Garbo drama, "Marie Walewska," in which the…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Debs. at Ball

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 1

A number of debutantes will be presented at the annual Diggers Ball to be held on May 21. Diggers' Dance…

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Manilla Combined Friendly Societies to Stage a Ball

Manilla Express · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 2

At a meeting of representatives of the three Friendly Societies in Manilla -- the Manchester Unity Independent. Order of…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 1

A romantic rogue from the Paris underworld, who becomes ruler of France for one glorious week, is the central character of the medieval…

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