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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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War Pictures Parachutes

Manilla Express · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 4

Designed by science as a safeguard of life from crashing scended to safety by the use of the Parachute..They have been used by the Germans in this war as a and thousands of trained parachute troops have landed from special planes to bring…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 March 1942 · page 3

The Strand Theatre for next Wednesday and Thursday presents "Holiday" based on a famous story from the successful play of the same name…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 March 1942 · page 3

The feature to be filmed at the Roxy on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will be a gripping drama based on a popular novel, "Mercy…

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Backyard Concerts

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 March 1942 · page 3

Backyard concerts are all the go with young contributors to the Red Cross Funds. The tinies of the Paddington Infant's School sent in £1/1…

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War Pictures the Part the Women Play

Manilla Express · Tuesday 3 March 1942 · page 4

British Women on the march. They are taking their part in war production and are filling the places of men needed for the battle line. BRITISH KHAKI GIRLS AS MECHANICS. She is a member of the British women's A.T.S. Transport…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 March 1942 · page 1

Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, Randolph Scott, Gail Patrick, leading stars are presented in "My Favourite Wife" to be screened at the Savoy Theatre on…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 March 1942 · page 1

At the Roxy Theatre on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, A.T.P. presents Tommy Trinder, a new British film funster in "Sailors Three" with…

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War Pictures Receptionst on a Destroyer

Manilla Express · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 4

On the bridge of a British destroyer on convoy duty an officer scans the skies through his binnoculars. The drone of an aeroplane has been heard and until it is identified as friendly every anti-aicraft gun will be manned and ready…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 March 1942 · page 1

The feature film at the Strand on Wednesday and Thursday is a musical production, "A Night at Earl Carroll's"…

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War Pictures Spirit of France Fights On

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 4

Finding the prospect of German rule intolerable, 200 French boys escaped from France in June 1940, and made their way to Britain. There they declared their desire to fight on in co–operation with the British for the liberation of their country, and…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 March 1942 · page 1

Ronald Coleman and Gilger Rogers" in "Lucky Partners" will be the feature, to be screened at the Strand Theatre on Saturday, Monday and…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 March 1942 · page 1

Jack Buchanan in "The Middle Watch" with Greta Gynt, Fred Emney, David Hutcheson, Bruce Seaton, Kay Walsh, will be seen at the…

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War Pictures More Canadian Troops in England

Manilla Express · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 4

Yet another large contingent of Canadian troops, recently arrived in England are shown here being welcomed by the Secretary of State for War. Captain David Margesson. BRITAIN ADD A NEN MODEL TO HER LAND ARMADA. British new model Murk III Infantry tanks, known as Valentines are a super–armed addition…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 1

"Wings of the Navy," a thrilling aviation picture coming to the Roxy Garden Theatre on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights, stars…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 1

"Lloyds of London," will be screened at the Strand Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday. This fine spectacle stars Tyrone Power,…

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Color Pictures by Wireless For Every British Cinema After the War

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 3

Television in two colours may be a regular feature in every British cinema when peace comes, as the result of private research work now…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 4

A ROYAL WORD OF COMFORT. Tragedy comes to youth and our good King. George VI, gives a word of comfort and of encouragement to a young boy who has suffered bereavement and loss in the blitz on London…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 1

The Roxy Theatre proprietor expresses his pleasure in being able to have the privilege of presenting "Cavalcade", to the people of…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 2

The Strand Theatre will present on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday next, "Little Nelly Kelly," starring Judy Garland with George Murphy,…

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War Pictures Czech Bombers Visit Berlin

Manilla Express · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 4

A Czech crew give the "thumbs up" signal before going aboard their bomber in Britain. GIRLS OF ENGLAND. Here are three capable and determined young women of the…

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