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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 2

"Vigil in the Night," a great drama from the pen of A. J. Cronin who gave the screen the prize-wining "The Citadel," will be shown at the…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 6

An unusually hilarious picture will be screened at the Roxy Theatre on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday "Scatterbrain" starring the screen's…

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Community Singing Concert

North West Champion · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 1

There was only a fair attendance at the Community Singing Concert held in the Moree Memorial Hall last night under the auspices [?]f the Moree…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 4

Approaching Gibraltar, mighty British rock fortress at the entrance to the Mediterranean, is H.M.S: "Eagle," aircraft carrier of the British Navy. From ancient India to ancient Egypt their men have come, united by a common bond -- freedom, a cause for which men have fought and died throughout the long centuries…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 2

"Dancing Co-ed" is a parade of youth and romance, comedy and glamour, with Artie Shaw leading in the band. Lana Turner, scheduled…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 2

For Wednesday and Thursday nights, the Roxy Theatre will screen 'Thou Shalt not Kill' which shows the new Republic film in poignant…

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War Pictures East India's Effort --

Manilla Express · Tuesday 28 January 1941 · page 4

As they warmed up for their inauguration fly-past in Britain, the East India Fund Flight, bought for the Royal. Air Force by the part of the British Empire who name it so proudly bears. BRITISH EMPIRE TROOPS PARADE BEFORE THEIR KING --At the saluting base stands King George. Before him pass endless lines of khaki clad men from…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 2

The picture to be screened at the Savoy Theatre on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday nights is outstanding in Paramount British Production…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 2

Deanna Durbin stars in Universal's colourful film achievement, "Spring Parade" the popular film which drew large audiences in the city, and is…

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War Pictures Survivors of Another German "Triumph''

Manilla Express · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 4

Survivors from, the French merchant ship ''Meknes," sunk wit hout warning by a German torpedo boat despite the fact that disarmed and displaying the French colours, she was carrying 1,400 people who, now-that France is no longer fighting, wished to return home. THE WAR OF MOVEMENT…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 February 1941 · page 4

The presentation at the Roxy Garden Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday is termed "Slightly Tempted" starring Hugh Herbert as a…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 February 1941 · page 4

"The Saint Takes Over" will be screened at the Savoy Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday next. George Sanders and Wendy Barry…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 2

The film coming to the Savoy on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday is the noted musical, "Irene," in which Ray Milland co-stars with anna Neagle…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 2

Universal's "Sandy Gets Her Man" will be screened at the Roxy Theatre on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. In the cast are Baby Sandy. Stuart…

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War Pictures the Ships That Disprove the Words:--

Manilla Express · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 4

"Mare Nostrum," say the Italians of the Mediterranean; but their efforts so far have not proved that it is. British battleships, sailing there like these, send them scurrying to their harbours and will continue to do so until every peaceful nation can also say "Our Sea." A.I.F. IN ANOTHER CLIME:--…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 2

On Wednesday and Thursday. nights at the Savoy Theatre Warner Bros. will feature George Brent and Virginia Bruce in "The Man Who…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 4

Presenting tin array of comedy favorites in roles [?]signed to bring out the best of t[?] getting talents, the Unversal musical force…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 4

LONDON LEAVE:-- The cheery smiles and waves recently arrived in London--a party of Australian troops were setting out on a few hours' leave in the British Empire's capital. They like London and Londoners like…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 2

Charles Chaplin speaks on the screen for the first time in "The Great Dictator," which United Artists bring to the Savoy next…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 2

Starring the Ritz Brothers and the Andrew Sisters famed Swing trio, Universal's streamlined musical force "Argentine Nights" comes to…

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