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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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Australian Feature At Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 August 1942 · page 1

Truly Australian in character, the Cinesound feature "100,000 Cobbers" is an extraordinary film of unusual appeal…

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War Pictures British Hurricane Night Fighters in the Middle East

Manilla Express · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 4

Besides day interception duty. British Hurricane aircraft are now doing excellent work as night fighters. Photographed here is a squadron of them at a desert aerodrome warming up before taking off on operations in the Middle East. The 1050 h.p. Hurricanes can turn in a small circle at high speed, can land at 60 m.p:h: and can climb to 15,000 ft. in six minutes…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 August 1942 · page 1

The Roxy Theatre to-night and to-morrow night will present the new spy film "Smashing the Spy Ring." The picture co-stars…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 August 1942 · page 1

Madeleine Carroll, Francis Ledera and Mischa Auer star in the comedy romance "It's All Yours". Francis Lederer (Jimmy Barnes) was born in…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Tuesday 18 August 1942 · page 4

BRITAIN'S AIR AND NAVAL MIGHT ON THE "VICTORIOUS" The magnificent record of Britain's naval aircraft, flying thousands of miles over open sea, attacking German bases, warships, transports and supply ships, has opened a new chapter in British naval tradition. Here are seen Fairey "Fulmar" Fighters on the flight-deck of 23,000-ton H.M…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 1

"Law of the Jungle" will be the feature film presented at the Roxy on Saturday. Monday and Tuesday. With John King, Manton Moreland,…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 1

At the Strand Theatre on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, Cary Grant and Jean Arthur will be seen in the roles of "Only Angels Have Wings," a…

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Fine Entertainment Successful Red Cross Concert

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 2

The Narrabri branch of the Red Cross Society was indeed fortunate having as star artist at their concert on Tuesday night, Miss…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Friday 21 August 1942 · page 4

Warships of the British Navy carry out Artie convoy escort duties in connection with the delivery of the large quota of raw materials, munitions, tanks and aircraft promised by Britain to Russia. Mr. Churchill has revealed that all the supplies asked for…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 August 1942 · page 2

"Law of the Jungle" will be the feature film presented at the Roxy to-night and to-morrow night. With John King, Manton Moreland,…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 August 1942 · page 2

The brilliant production "Lady Hamilton" is to be screened at the Strand Theatre on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next, with Vivien…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 August 1942 · page 4

The Strand Theatre will present the "49th Parallel" on Saturday Monday and Tuesday. This film is dedicated to Canada and to Canadians…

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LOCAL & GENERAL C.W.A. Dance

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 August 1942 · page 1

The Narrabri C.W.A. Younger Set are holding a dance in the Lodge Hall to-night at 8 p.m. Good supper and music…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 31 August 1942 · page 1

Walt Disney's full length feature in technicolor is the film to be presented at the Strand Theatre on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 September 1942 · page 1

On Saturday, Monday and Tuesday Universal's "Melody Lane" a Joy jambo[?]ee of the "Merry Macs" will be screened at the Roxy Theatre with…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 September 1942 · page 1

"Two Latins from Manhattan," a Columbia musical film appearing at the Strand Theatre on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday next will feature…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Friday 4 September 1942 · page 4

THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE WESTERN DESERT A maintenance unit of Britain's Eighth Army at work during operations against the Axis forces. Maintenance and repair units are in constant operation in the battle area, repairing artillery…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 September 1942 · page 1

The M.G.M. Film titled "My Life tg Yours" will be the popular feature screened at the Strand Theatre on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 September 1942 · page 1

To-night and to-morrow night Universal's "Melody Lane" a joy jamboree of the "Merry Macs" will be screened at the Roxy Theatre with…

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A B C Stars of the Air Classical Singer, Albert Miller a Hit with Dance Band Fans

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 September 1942 · page 3

ALBERT MILLER, vocalist with Jim Gussey's A.B.C. Dance Band, manages to serve both classical audiences and dance band fans…

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