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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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War Pictures Torpedoes for a British Cruiser

Manilla Express · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 4

Torpedoes being loaded aboard a British warship. A torpedo is a self-propelled vessel which, once launched, continues its journey unassisted to the target. Its mechanism is very complicated. There is the gyro chamber, the balance chamber and the double propeller, all of which contribute to propel this deadly "tin fish" to its ultimate destination…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 2

Extraordinary, and outstanding screen fare will be presented at the Strand Theatre on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday nights in the story of…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Tennis Tournament and Dance

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 1

A Tennis Tournament and Dance have been arranged to assist the Sports Stall effort for the Patriotic Day. An American tournament…

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Red and White Ball Entertaining Function

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 1

The Light Horse regimental colours of red and white provided the motif for the decorative scheme. in the Town Hall on…

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Younger Set Ball Well Attended Function

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 1

The Younber Set Ball, in conjunction with the A.I.F., was held in the Moree Memorial Hall last night. The function proved a splendid success, the…

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

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 2

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

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"Dad and Dave Come to Town" To-night at the Capitol Theatre

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 3

Two of the greatest favorites in Australia to-day are "Dad and Dave," of the famous Rudd family, and when "Dad and Dave Come to Town" in…

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War Pictures with the British Forces in France

Manilla Express · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 4

Light tanks halt daring exercises behind the lines. A Fairey Swordfish aircraft of the British Fleet Air Arm flying above an aircraft carrier…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 2

"Man About Town," and "Dork Rapture" will be two features of the mid-week programme at the Strand Theatre. A galaxy of American…

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Local & General Red Cross Ball

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 1

A ball will be held in the Moree Memorial Hall on Friday night, May 24 (first night of the Moree Races). The function is being organised by the…

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

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 13 May 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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"Drums Along the Mohawk" To-night at the Capitol Theatre

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 4

Here Is action at its best, as it has seldom, If ever, been screned before. Filmed in technicolor the picture has the added benefit of John Fords…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 2

One of the year's most sprightly and original comedy romances, "Bachelor Mother," will he featured at the Strand Theatre on Saturday…

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Ball Netts £72

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the C.W.A. was held at the Rest Room on the 4th day of May, when twenty-eight members were present. Miss D…

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Red Cross Ball

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 1

A ball will be held in the Moree Memorial Hall on Friday night, May 24 (first night of the Moree Races). The function is being organised by the…

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

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 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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"King of the Turf" To-night at the Capitol Theatre

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 1

Red Satin, te famous old racehorse, was not at all keen at the idea of being a movie actor. The ex-champion, who appears in "King of the Turf," the…

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War Pictures Britain's King Sees Britain's Air Might

Manilla Express · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 4

Beneath the wings of Lysander aircraft walks H.M. The King. He was visiting an aircraft works, seeing for himself how Britain's air might grows and grows…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 2

With Jane Withers and the boisterous Ritz Brothers, in the leading roles, "Pack Up Your Troubles will bring hilarious entertainment to the Strand…

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Red Cross Ball

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 1

A ball will be held in the Moree Memorial Hall on Friday night, May 24 (first night of the Moree Rnces). The function is being organised by the…

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