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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 · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 1

The featured film to be screened at the Savoy Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday is a fast-moving 20th. Century-Foxe production, "Charter…

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War Pictures Descent Into the Interior:--

Manilla Express · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 4

Members of a British light-tank crew descend into the interiors of their mobile steel fortress as they receive the signal to move off. To ensure the quick movement of her arms and men, Britain has trained soldiers to take over duties of traffic policemen. With white sleeves and T.C. on their helments these men can ensure the rapid…

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Patriotic Concert

Manilla Express · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 3

Practices for the Manilla Melody Makers' Patriotic concert on May 6 are going ahead…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 2

Victor McLaglen and Anne Nagel heading the cast which includes John Loder, Philip Dorn, Cecil Kellaway and Francis Ford all display special…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 2

The film at, the Strand Theatre on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday boasts a strong cast of character players beaded by Mickey Rooncy as…

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War Pictures the Watch on the Line:--

Manilla Express · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 4

By the line stands a Home Defence guard, one of 200,000 railwaymen who have volunteered to keep a day and night patrol of every inch of Britain's 20,000 miles of main and branch railway lines…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 April 1941 · page 4

On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights at the Roxy Theatre will be screened "Who Killed Aunr Maggie?" featuring . Wendy Barrle…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 April 1941 · page 2

"Two Girls on Broadway" is the subject of the dramatic story with a musical background, to be screened at the Strand Theatre on Wednesday…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Younger Set Dance.—

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 April 1941 · page 1

The Younger Set will hold a dance at the Guild Hall on Saturday next, April 19. "Emu Feathers."—…

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"Canada" Woolshed Dance

North West Champion · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 1

The dance held on Saturday night in "Canada" woolshed, which was kindly placed at the disposal of the Hospital Queen committee by Mr…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 2

Warner Bros. picture of adventure, "The Sea Hawk" will be screened at the Strand Theatre on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. The film…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 2

"The House master," an associated British Picture, released by Universal will be screened at the Roxy Theatre on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday…

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Italian Killed In Chicago Theatre CHICAGO

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 1

John Arena, editor of the Italian language newspaper, Le Tribuna, was killed by twa gunmen when leaving a picture theatre. The police…

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Younger Set Dance

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 April 1941 · page 1

The C.W.A. Younger Set dance, which was held in the Guild Hall, Narrabri on Saturday night last was successful. Over 50 couples attended…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 April 1941 · page 2

At the Strand Theatre Wednesday and Thurs. next is "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine," a Paramount Film presenting Walter Wanger's history…

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Moree Hospital Ball

North West Champion · Monday 21 April 1941 · page 1

Arrangements for the Hospital Ball, to be held in the Moree Memorial Hall on Monday night next, April 28, are now nearing…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Tuesday 22 April 1941 · page 4

Amid the summer beauty of Britain these French boys have found peace and security -- things, despite a dictator's promise, they would not have found in their own country. With ages ranging from 14 to 17, they are refugees from a France under the German heel. General Sikorski inspecting Polish troops in Britain. He also presented medals to members of the…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 1

The New Universal Adventure epic "Trail of the Vigilantes," with Franchot Tone in his first western starring role, will be presented at the…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 1

The Strand Theatre on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, night will feature the film from the great classic novel by Thomas Hughes "Tom…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Friday 25 April 1941 · page 2

BRITISH V.C.:-- Lance-Corporal Harry Nicholls, V.C., of the Grenadier Guards was awarded the Empire's highest decoration for gallantry displayed during the evacuation of Dunkirk. Wounded four times, he put…

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