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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 6 of 19

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

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 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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Australian Films. War Will Help. New Pictures Start Production

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 2

Australia, like every new country, has always had difficulty in establishing new industries, and this is applied particularly to the motion picture industry…

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"Daytime Wife" To-night at the Capitol Theatre

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

Tyrone Power and Linda Darnell are co-started in "Day-Time Wife." a gay story of the hilariously romantic carrings-on of a husband who goes…

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Show Ball Abandoned Committee's Drive for £100

Manilla Express · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 2

It was definitely decided at the Show Committee meeting on Saturday not to hold a ball in aid of funds this year but instead to…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 2

"GOOD BYE Mr. Chips," James Hilton's charming novel of the life of an English school teacher, will be featured at the Strand on…

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Red Cross Ball

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 23 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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[?].F. Ball. ion of Debs

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 3

d lovers of dancing [?].F. Ball, to celebrate the Order in New be held in the Moree…

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"Kentucky" To-night at the Capitol Theatre

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 8

For the first time in the history of the motion picture the Kentucky Derby will be seen on the screen in full natural colour when "Kentucky." technicolour…

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Diggers' Ball Still Another Success Large Crowd Attends Function

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 1

Past successes were repeated at the Diggers' Ball, held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night, when over 500 people packed the…

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M.U.I.O.O.F. BALL. Presentation of Debs

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 7

We would remind lovers of dancing that the M.U.I.O.O.F. Ball, to celebrate the centenary of the Order in New South Wales, will be held in the Moree…

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War Pictures with the Royal Air Force in France

Manilla Express · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 4

Pilots and crews walk through the snow to board their Fairey Battle aircraft…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 2

Australia's first adventure romance "Typhoon Treasure" comes to the Strand Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Authentic in detail…

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Red Cross Ball. Good Attendance

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 1

Although fairly hurriedly arranged the Red Cross Ball, held in the Moree Memorial Hall on Friday night, was a splendid success, the attendance…

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District News. Gravesend. Lady Cowrie Appeal Ball

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 3

On May 8th last, the Gravesend Public Hall was the scene of a very successful ball, organised by the members of the local Red Cross Branch, in…

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M.U.I.O.O.F. BALL. Presentation of Debs

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 2

We would remind lovers of dancing that the M.U.I.O.O.F. Ball, to celebrate the centenary of the Order in New South Wales, will be held in the Moree…

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Destry Rides Again To-night at the Capitol Theatre

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 4

Marlene Dietrich, regarded as "the happiest event of her life" the role sire portrays in Universal's "Destry Rides Again." the spectacular Western to be…

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Fancy Dress Dance

Manilla Express · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 3

Nothing gives a boy or girl greater pleasure, than dressing up Little girls love arraying themselves in the filmy frocks of…

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War Pictures British Navy Guards Additions to Her Air Might

Manilla Express · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 4

Convoyed safely across the Atlantic by the British Navy this American Lockheed Aircraft-- one of many-- was being swung safely ashore at a port in Britain…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 2

"Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," which won the Academy Award as 1938's best picture, will be presented at the Strand Theatre on Saturday…

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"Conspiracy" To-night at the Capitol Theatre

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 6

A strange romance between a young American sailor and a European girl who tries to save his life at the risk of her own, makes the theme of RKO…

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