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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Strand Theatre

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

The new Chan film, "Charlie Chan in Panama," will be screened at the Strand Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday nights next. Charlie Chan…

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Virginia City at the Capitol Theatre. To-night

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 22 July 1940 · page 1

There will be thrills aplenty at the Capitol Theatre to-night, Tuesday and Wednesday nights when the stirring film, "Virginia City," is screened. The…

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Mammoth Canvas Theatre Opening in Moree on Wednesday & Thursday next, July 24 & 25

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 22 July 1940 · page 1

Having expended £10,000 in the busiest touring theatrical outfit ever to tour the Commonwealth in order to provide country amusement lovers…

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Forthcoming Concert. Far West Children's Health Scheme

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 22 July 1940 · page 1

Keep in mind the splendid entertainment to be given al the Memorial Hall, Moree, on Monday. 19th August, 1940, in and of the country sick and crippled…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 2

"Virginia City" showing at the Strand Theatre on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday nights, is an inintriguing story of gold-smuggling…

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Proud Valley. at the Capitol Theatre. To-night

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 3

Here is good news for all lovers of the best in entertainment. Paul Robeson, world's greatest actor-singer, is back on the screen again after an…

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Forthcoming Concert. Far West Children's Health Scheme

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 6

Keep in mind the splendid entertainment to be given at the Memorial Hall, Moree. on Monday. 19th August, 1940, in and of the country sick and crippled…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 4

British Troops swinging along the road. A street scene during the Battle of France…

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Strand Theatre

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

"High School," starring Jane With-ers will be featured at the Strand on Wednesday and Thursday. The famous Lasso Girls of Thomas…

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Swanee River at the Capitol Theatre. To-night

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 1

The best-loved songs of Stephen C. foster, the great American troubadour, are heard in "Swanee River." the 20th Century-Fox technicolor production…

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Forthcoming Concert. Far West Children's Health Scheme

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 4

Keep in mind the splendid entertainment to be given at the Memorial Hall. Moree on Monday, 19th August, 1940 in and of the country sick and crippled…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 6

"Too Many Husbands," hailed as the season's most uproarious comedy showing at the Strand on Saturday. Monday and Tuesday nights, stars…

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£70 for Ambulance Cheque Handed Over By Railway Ball Committee

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

At a meeting of the Narrabri Railway Ball Committee last night (Wednesday), representatives of the Namoi-Walgett…

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The Great Waltz at the Capitol Theatre. To-night

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 3

"Dance Drama," as distinguished from thee general conception of the traditional ballet, is the creation of Albertina Rasch former premiere…

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Forthcoming Concert Far West Children's Health Scheme

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 2

In order to enable the great work of the Far West Children's Health Scheme to be carried on a grand concert will be given in the Moree Memorial Hall…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Manilla Express · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 4

A dance and euchre party organised by the combined Friendly Societies in Manilla was held in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday…

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Strand Theatre

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

Elas Maxwell's "Hotel for Women," to be screened at the Strand on Wednesday and Thursday nights next, gives full play to this amazing…

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Greatest Glamour Girl at the Capitol Theatre. To-night

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 1

The New York golden splendor is the background for the story of Lillian Russell. America's first and greatest glamour girl. the queen of them all…

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Forthcoming Concert Far West Children's Health Scheme

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 4

Keep in mind the splendid entertainment to be given at the Memorial Hall, Moree, on Monday. 19th August. 1949, in and of the country sick and crippled…

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War Pictures Trophy of Their Triumph

Manilla Express · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 4

British vectors in air battles on the Western Front discuss a captured German aerial machine-gun with their Commanding Officer (second from left). The Flight-Lieutenant on the right brought down a Messerschmitt…

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