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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

263 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 4 of 14

Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 March 1942 · page 1

The stirring story of the British Empire, "Cavalcade" will be screened again to-night and to-morrow night. On Wednesday and Thursday and…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 March 1942 · page 1

"The Grapes of Wrath" (John Steinbeck, Darryl Zarucks Production) will be presented at the Strand Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 4

Parachute troops being inspected before boarding their plane. The Navy is ever ready with guns prepared for action. Wreckage of a German plane brought down over England…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 1

"Men of Boys' Town" will be presented at the Strand Theatre on Saturday and Monday and Tuesday next, when Spencer Tracy and Mickey…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 1

Claire Trevor and Wayne Morriss co-star in "Valley of the Giants" with Frank McHugh, Alan Hale, Donald Crisp, Charles Bickford, Jack La…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 1

Commencing Wednesday, 1st April, the Savoy will commence its programmes at 7.30. p.m. in lieu of 8 p.m…

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War Pictures Mr. Churchill in America

Manilla Express · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 4

The recent arrival of the British Prime Minister in the United States…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 March 1942 · page 1

The Strand Theatre will present on Wednesday and Thursday "Marines Fly High" an original story by A. C. Edington, telling the story of a…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 March 1942 · page 1

The Roxy Garden Theatre will present "Coast Guard," on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next. The bravery of men who give their lives…

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War Pictures English Girls in Training

Manilla Express · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 4

English girls have entered every branch of the service and these girls are being inspected by a senior officer…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 1

The Strand Theatre on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday will feature "The Devil and Miss Jones," a gay fantastic comedy of modem life…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 1

On Saturday, Monday and Tuesday nights the Roxy Theatre presents Judy Canova in "Sis Hopkins," with Bob Crosby, Charles Butterworth,…

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War Pictures Keen Eyed Hunters Are British Scouts

Manilla Express · Friday 3 April 1942 · page 4

Many of the men in the Lovats Scouts of the British Army were deerstalkers and gamekeepers, whose training is invaluable in war. Lovats Scouts are seen here taking cover behind a stone wall during their military training…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 April 1942 · page 1

On Wednesday and Thursday, the Strand Theatre will present the fast-moving comedy drama, "Theodora Goes Wild." The story is based on…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 April 1942 · page 1

The Roxy Theatre presents on Wednesday, Thursday ana Friday nights next Shirley Temple in "Heidi" with Jean Hersholt, Arthur Treacher,…

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Toll of Jap. Shipping In Far Eastern Theatre LONDON

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 April 1942 · page 1

It was revealed to-day that during March at least 36 Japanese ships, not counting small craft, were sunk, set on fire or…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 2

Warner Bros. present Errol Flynn in "Dodge City, a saga of adventurous settlement in the buffalo plains of America, in technicolor, at the…

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Savoy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 2

One of Hollywood's beat human interest stories, 'Pride and Prejudice', Jane Austen's story of romance and comedy, will be presented at the…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 4

SILVER THIMBLES BUY BRITISH AIR AMBULANCES. Two more air ambulances, provided by the Silver Thimble Fund at a cost of £10,000 have been delivered to the British Royal Air Force and will shortly go into service…

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Roxy Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 April 1942 · page 1

"Mr. Smith Goes to Washington' the picture to be presented at the Roxy Theatre on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next with Jean…

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