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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 28 March 1940 · page 2

A lusty outdoor drama of the pioneer west "Song of the Plains," presents Nelson Eddy in his most virile characterisation, and surrounds…

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Juvenile Ball. All Saints' Church Function

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 1

A plain mid fancy dress Juvenile ball was held in the Moree Memorial Hall on Monday night last. The function, which was organised by the lady…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 2

Hearty comedy, glorious singing of old favourites and new hits by the one-and-only Gracie Fields, and a strong story combione to make…

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M.u.i O.o.f. Ball

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 2

Lovers of dancing are requested to keep in mind Wednesday. June 12 next, this being the date of the M.U.I.O.O.F. ball to celebrate the centenary of the…

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To-Night's Dance

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 2

Tonight at the Memorial Hall the Manilla Women's Auxiliary to the Militia Welfare Club is conducting a dance in aid of…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 2

The dramatic spectacle of the building of America's transcontinental railroad is brought to the screen in "Union Pacific." A lavish production…

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Locked in Theatre

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 1

Peter Wheeler, son or Mr. and Mrs. R. Wheeler, or Moree had a trying experience the other night, when he was accidentally locked in file Capitol…

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Jubilee Show Ball. Thursday, April 18

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 1

The Show Ball this year, the diamond jubilee of the Moree P. and A. Society, will be held in the Moree Memorial Hall on Thursday, April 18…

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Tennis Association Prepares for New Town Courts Ball Adoption Causes Stir

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

The annual meeting of the Narrabri District Tennis Association was barely attended, but none the less spirited…

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Delightful Concert. Feast of St. Patrick

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 1

On Tuesday night a delightful concert, was given in the local Convent School Hall to commemorate the Feast of St. Patrick…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 2

Featured on the programme for Wednesday and Thursday nights (show nights) will be the romantic, musical drama "Rose of Washington…

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Jubilee Show Ball. Thursday, April 18

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 4

The Show Ball this year, the diamond jubilee of the Moree P. and A. Society, will be held in the Moree Memorial Hall on Thursday, April 18…

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LOCAL & GENERAL C. W. A. Ball

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

The C.W.A. Ball (Show night) this season is expected to surpass all others. The presentation of the debutantes will be a great feature…

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M.u.i O.o.f. Ball

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 1

Lovers of dancing are requested to keep in mind Wednesday, June 12 next, this being the date of the M. U. I. O. O. F. ball to celebrate the centenary of the…

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Rushes Creek Dance

Manilla Express · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 2

On Saturday night last a number of pleasure seekers enjoyed a very happy evening at Rushes Creek Hall dancing to music…

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Death Of Dance Band Leader

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 5

The well-known and popular dance band leader Harry. Bloom died in Melbourne last week. He was 31 years of age and recognised as an…

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Savoy Theatre

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

"Captain Fury," to be featured at the Savoy on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, is a dramatization of the pioneering days in Australia,…

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Savoy Theatre

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

A European frontier town, on the edge of no-man's-land is the spectacular setting for "Hotel Imperial" which tells a tempestuous story of…

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C.W.A. BALL Twelve Debutantes Presented Visit of State President

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

The Country Women's Association were again responsible for staging a most successful ball on Thursday night—the…

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Juvenile Concert. Successful Function

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 1

The pupils if the Moree Intermediate High School, with the assistance of several well-known local artists, stayed a bright entertainment in the…

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