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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

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1938. New Year Ushered in Wagga Celebrates Quietly Devout Watchnight Services Revelry at Dance Palais

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 January 1938 · page 1

To-day ushers in a New Year--1937 has passed and 1938 holds full sway. Marking the close of the most…

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"Japan an Outlaw" Says U.S Senator Boycott of Goods Urged Students Dance Round Bonfire New York

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 January 1938 · page 1

In an interview published in the "New York World-Telegram," Senator Morris charges Japan with being an outlaw nation and declares…

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Rio Theatre

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 4 January 1938 · page 1

Adorable Shirley and that lovable old scamp, Frank Morgan are admirably cast in their roles in Shirley's latest success, "Dimples,"…

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Successful Dance at Adelong

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 January 1938 · page 4

The annual new year's eve dance at Adelong, in aid of the Catholic Church, eclipsed all previous records for attendance at this popular function…

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Milbrulong School's First Concert

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 4 January 1938 · page 3

The pupils of the Milbrulong Public School, headed by the teacher-in-charge, Mr. E. Head, and assisted by a few local artists, held a…

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Fleetwood-smith Joins Select Band 200 Wickets in Shield Games

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 January 1938 · page 8

When L. O'B. Fleetwood-Smith dismissed Whitington in the second Innings of the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia oh Monday…

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Band Concert Bandsmen Provide Full Programme

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 3

How versatile are some of the members of the Leeton District Band was emphasised at the conceit held in the Cabaret Hall on Sunday last…

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The Plaza Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 2

Furious fun and melodious music furnishes grand entertainment in the feature comedy "Pick a Star," which will be the principal attraction at the…

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Church of England Ball

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 2

The committee organising the annual Church of England (Wagga) ball for 1938 has chosen June 1 for the function…

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Matong Euchre Party and Dance

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 1

On New Year's Eve the Matong Cricket Club held a euchre party and dance, which was a success. The Club will profit by about £9. The…

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Roxy Theatre To-night (Friday), also

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 2

Charles Boyer and Jean Arthur, the screen's newest team of film romancers In Walter Wanger's "History is Made at Night," for two…

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Theatre Fire in Sydney Checked by Bucket Brigade Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 2

A fire destroyed the stage, piano and other fittings at Hoyt's Theatre, King-street, Newtown, early this morning Residents were awakened by the flames…

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Community Singing and Concert Enjoyable Function

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 2

THE usual weekly community singing and concert, under the auspices of the Leeton District Band, attracted another…

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Wagga Citizens' Band

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 6

The Wagga Citizens' Band will render a classical and sacred programme of music in the Town Hall Gardens to-morrow night, starting at 8.45…

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Church of England Ball

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 6

The first of June has been decided upon for the holding of the Church of England annual ball. This always much looked for social function will be…

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On with the Dance! Steamer on Coral Reef Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 1

When the island steamer, Pierre Loti, reached Sydney to-day officers told how the vessel was swept by the current on to a coral reef in the New…

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Rio Theatre

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 2

The wonder boy singer, Bobby Breen, provides the youth interest, while Basil Rathbom and Marion Claire enact the romantic interest…

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Band's Trip to Sydney Arrangements Nearing Finality

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 2

The thoroughness of the Band Contest Committee's arrangements for the band while in Sydney, is shown by a letter received by the band…

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Talking Pictures in English Cathedral London

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 3

Talking pictures were first heard in an English Gathedral when hymns, prayers, and religious songs were screened at Chichester yesterday. The…

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Roxy Theatre To-night (Tuesday) to

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 2

Sea-faring adventure, hair-breadth escapes from the Spanish Inquisition, Court plotting, youthful daring and romance; you will find them all…

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