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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 7 of 19

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

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

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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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 2

O. Henry's smiling desperado of the old South-West of America, finds new adventure in Arizona as he returns to the screen in "The Cisco Kid and the…

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LOCAL & GENERAL War Pictures.—

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 1

There are some fine photographs and souvenirs of the last war displayed in the windows of F. Palmer & Co, and Mr. Arthur Wentherall, in…

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

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 4

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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"U-Boat 29" To-night at the Capitol Theatre

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 1

Smashing its way through the censorship already clamped down by the warring nations of Europe. Columbia's U-Boat 29." to be screened at the…

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Tennis Dance

Manilla Express · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 2

All Manilla dancers remember the air-raid dance held last year. Of course they do for they voted it the brightest dance of 1939…

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Strand Theatre

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

Bright entertainment will be featured at the Strand Theatre on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday nights with the screening, of "Fifth Avenue…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Roxy Theatre.—

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

At the Roxy, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, Gene Autry in "South of the Border.—Donation to Retailers' Stall.—…

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Church of England Ball An Enjoyable Function

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

Despite the prospect of the big counter attraction next Saturday the C. of E. Ball on Tuesday night last was very…

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'Boys Town' To-night at the Capitol Theatre

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 6

Aimed straight at the heart of all humanity, "Boys Town." staring Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney. is the main attraction at the Capital…

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M.U.I.O.O.F. BALL. Proceeds for Red Cross

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 6

We would give our readers and the dancing public a final reminder that the M.U.I.O.O.F. Centenary Ball will be held in the Moree Memorial Hall on…

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Palais Pictures

Manilla Express · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 2

From now on pictures will only be shown in Manilla twice a week, on Saturday and Wednesday. The Monday night programme…

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Hospital Ball

Manilla Express · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 2

The Women's Hospital Auxiliary is working hard to make the 1940 Hospital Ball an outstanding success and no effort is being…

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War Pictures Might Meets Might

Manilla Express · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 5

H.M.S. "Hood" is passing H.M.S. "Repulse" Mighty British ships are meeting as they gov about their business of keeping the seas clear for the nations of the world…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 2

An unusual and absorbing idea in mystery films comes to the Strand Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday with "The Man Who Wooldn't Talk."…

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"The Grapes of Wrath" To-night at the Capitol Theatre

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 1

"The Grapes of Wrath." Steinbeck's sensational story, will be screened at the Capital Theatre to-night (Monday) only. The film version of John…

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M.U.I.O.O.F. BALL. Wednesday Night Proceeds for Red Cross

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 3

We would give our readers and the dancing public a final reminder that the M.U.I.O.O.F. Centenary Ball will be hold in the Moree Memorial Hall on…

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Hospital Ball To-Night

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 2

The Hospital Ball will be held to-night at the Memorial Hall. All preparation have been made and the ladies of the Women's…

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"Alexander's Ragtime Band" To-night at the Capitol Theatre

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 3

"Alexander's Ragtime Band." a re-peat presentation will be the main attraction at the Capitol Theatre to-night (Thursday). The picture, which…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 2

Robert Young, with Ann Sothern, Ruth Hussey, Ian Hunter and Cliff Edwards, feature in the film "Maisie," due at the Strand Theatre…

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