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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

378 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 11 of 19

Strand Theatre

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

The Strand Theatre, on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday nights will present the triumphant stats, Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in the…

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Successful Ball. Police-Ambulance

North West Champion · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 1

The Police-Ambulance Ball, one of the social events of the year, was held in the Moree Memorial Hall last night and was an…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Strand Theatre.—

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

Patrons please note that owing to the length of the programme next Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, the first feature will commence at 7.40…

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Police—Ambulance Ball an Immense Success

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 1

The Police-Ambulance Ball, one of the great social functions of the year, was held last night and was an immense success…

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More Glamour at the Capitol Theatre

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 6

Although the [?] growing a bit thread [?] through constant use in Hollywood [?] will have to do until a better word is comed…

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Forthcoming Concert. Far West Childiien's Health Scheme

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 5

Ill 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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Church of England Ball

Manilla Express · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 2

The annual Church of England Ball will take place next Tuesday in the Memorial Hall. All preparations are well in hand and a…

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Strand Theatre

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

"We are not Alone," to be screened at the Strand Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday nights is one of Paul Muni's greatest films, based…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Ball and Xmas Tree

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

The Diggers' annual ball will be held on May 20th. of next year. The annual Xmas Tree for children will take place on December 10…

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Gracie Fields To-night at the Capitol Theatre

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 1

Gracie Fields has never given a more human, more vital nor more amazing performance than she does in her latest film "Shipyards Sally…

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Forthcoming Concert. Far West Children's Health Scheme

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 3

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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Strand Theatre

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

An exact replica of Queen Victoria's coach was needed at the 20th Century-Fox Studios for a scene in is a little Princess holding court in…

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Red Cross Ball. Pallamallawa Success

North West Champion · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 1
Also in Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser

The Red Cross Ball, held in the Pallamallawa Hall on Tuesday night, was one of the most successful functions, both socially and financially…

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Sweethearts To-night at the Capitol Theatre

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 4

The outstanding musical treat of the new movie season, "Sweethearts," comes to the Capitol Theatre to-night (Thursday, with the fifth co-starring…

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Forthcoming Concert Far West Children's Health Scheme

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 5

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

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Anglican Ball Splendid Success

Manilla Express · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 2

"Dancing is a better antidote for what ails a jittery world than anything psychologists, doctors and just plain human beings have…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 1

"Granny Get you Gun," to be screened at the Strand on Wednesday and Thursday next, is said to be May Robson's most entertaining…

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Original Dad & Dave To-night at the Capitol Theatre

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 1

[?] Bailey and Fred. MacDonald, who play the [?] of "Dad" and "Dave." respectively in "Dad Rudd, M.P." Cinesound's merry modem comedy of…

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'Dad Rudd, M.p.' Australian Comedy. At Capitol Theatre

North West Champion · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 2

"Dad Rudd, M.P, which opens at the Capitol Theatre to-night with Bert Bailey in the leading role, is a modernised story of the…

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