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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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West of Cheyenne at the Capitol Theatre. To-night

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

The main feature at the Capitol Theatre to-night is "West of Cheyenne." sinning Charles S.arrett. Iris Meredith and the Sons of the Pioneers Mystery…

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Strand Theatre

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

The main feature for Wednesday and Thursday next is a top notch thriller "The Cat and the Canary," with Bob Hope and Paulette…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Successful C.W.A. Dance

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

The War Workers committee of the Narrabri C.W.A. Younger Set held a very successful social and dance at the Guild Hall on Saturday evening. £18 was taken at the door…

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War Welfare Funds Maules Creek's Active Support Profitable Dance

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

At the monthly meeting of the Maule's Crook War Service Auxiliary, some concrete results of this district's whole-hearted…

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Johnny Apollo at the Cawtol Theatre. To-night

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

What is said to be the most daringly realistic gaol-breax ever shown on a screen, provides the breath-taking climax of "Johnny Apolic," the…

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Police and Ambulance Ball. to Be Held on August 7

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

At an enthusiastic meeting at the ambulance station on Thursday night preliminary arrangements were made be held in the Memorial Hall on…

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Strand Theatre

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

The film story of "The Old Maid," showing at the Strand on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday is adapted from the brilliant story by Edith Wharton…

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R.c. Church Ball

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 1

As announced [?] in ear advertising columns, [?] annual Catholic Ball [?] be held [?] Moree Memorial Hall on Tuesday, August 27, the…

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Gunga Din at the Capitol Theatre. To-night

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 4

Teamed together for the first that Cary Grant, Victor McLaglen and Douglas Fairbanks. Junr., are seen as three comrade sergeants whose advices…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Manilla Express · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 2

A very successful euchre party and dance was held in the Parish Hall on Tuesday night. It was organised by Mesdames Roberts…

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Annual R.C. Ball

Manilla Express · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 2

The 1940 annual R.C. Ball takes place on August 27, and a strong committee headed by Mrs. Jas. Brady, president, and Mrs…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 July 1940 · page 2

"Sherlock Holmes" showing at the Strand Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday nights stars the well-known actors, Basil Rathbone, Nigel…

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"Fifth Avenue Girl" at the Capitol Theatre. To-night

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

The adventures of a side walk Cinderella who is paid a salary to upset a millionaire household, forms the often hilarious basis of "Fifth Avenue Girl…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 1

The desert has never formed the background for a more stirring story than "Beau Geste", which is to be screened at the Strand Theatre on…

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Railway Institute. Successful Dance

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 1

The committee of the Railway Institute, which is endeavouring to raise funds to extend the building is conducting a series of dances, the first of…

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P. & C. Association Dance

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 1

Lovers of dancing are reminded that a dance will be held in the Moree Memorial Hall on Saturday night next under the auspices of the Moree P…

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Camp Fire Ball Another Successful Function Hall Gay With color

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 1

A liberal use of flags and bunting, besides inspiring patriotic sentiment, formed a colorful background and decorative motif…

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Girl of the Golden West at the Capitol Theatre. To-night

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 3

The old romantic California that has almost been forgotten in the modern whirl of things has come bark to life for visualisation on the motion picture…

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Forthcoming Concert. Far West Children's Health Scheme

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 2

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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War Pictures Britain Also Builds

Manilla Express · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 4

On the stocks of a British shipyard a 9,000-ton merchantman takes shape. Never before have Britain's shipyards been busier in building ships of all classes to maintain Britain's supremacy of the sea…

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