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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

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1 Killed and 2 Injured Motor Crash Near Tarcutta Party Returning From Ball WAGGA

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 1

Herbert Jones, 22, farmer, of Lower Tarcutta, was killed when the utility truck in which he was riding when returning from a ball at Tarcutta…

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Battalion Band

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

At last night's council meeting the following letter was read: Replying to yours 54 7'38 of the 4th inst., I desire to point out that the band enlistment…

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Band's Splendid Conduct

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

Cr. M. J. Gleeson, who viewed the Leeton Band every time they made a public appearance in Sydney, was particularly impressed with their…

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Rio Theatre

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 5

"Ali Baba Goes to Town"—the merriest musical comedy to come out of Hollywood, features the one and only Eddie Cantor, the screen's…

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Roxy Theatre

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

To-night (Tuesday) to Thursday Columbias' new Irene Dunne comedy, "The Awful Truth," coming to the Roxy Theatre to-night (Tuesday)…

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Citizens' Band Annual Meeting Completion of Satisfactory Year's Activities

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 1

The annual, meeting of the Citizens' Band was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Thursday evening last, when there were present Messrs. J…

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The Plaza Theatre "Ali Baba Goes to Town" Tonight

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 3

Eddie Cantor's latest picture, "Ali Baba Goes to Town," is the special attraction for to-night (Tuesday), and also on Wednesday and Thursday…

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"Pageant of Nations" Brilliant Display at Sydney Town Ball Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 3

Probably the biggest stage display that Australia has ever had, "The Pageant of the Nations," was conducted before a crowded audience in…

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Motor Vehicle Crashes Near Tarcutta One Killed; Two Injured Party Returning From Ball

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

Herbert Jones, aged 22 years, farmer, of Lower Tarcutta, was killed when the utility truck in which he was riding when…

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Tumbarumba Band Mr. R. Blencowe Elected President

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 5

The first meeting of the newly elected committee of management of the Tumbarumba Citizens' Band was attended by Messrs. G. Lauder, R…

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Band Championship Board Dismisses Appeal Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 2

It was decided at a meeting of the executive committee of the New South Wales Band Association to-day to dismiss the appeal of the Waratah Band…

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Correspondence (To the Editor.) The Band Subsidy The Mouth Organ Band The Bookkeeping £400 Machine

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 3

Sir,—Might, I draw the attention or the newly-elected council to the fact that there is now a definitely established Mouth Organ Band in…

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official opening and ball of station 2lf young

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 3

Over 900 attended the huge ball for the official opening of radio station 2LF at Young last night. The hall was decorated with steamers of red…

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Benefit Dance

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

A free bus will run from Leeton to-night (Friday) to the benefit dunce at Wamoon. The proceeds of this dance are to assist Mr. and Mrs…

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Leeton District Band Meeting of Board

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

A MEETING of the Leeton District Band Board was hold on Tuesday night. The following members were present:—…

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Roxy Theatre To-night Friday and

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

With three fatuous stars heading its cast—Bette Davis, Edward G. Robinson and Humphrey Bogart—a drama called "Kid Galahad" will…

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The Plaza Theatre Jane Withers in "Angel's Holiday" To-night

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

Trouble comes double when little Miss Dynamite conies to town and laughs come freely when her latest escapades as an amateur detective…

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Davidson's Dance Band in Wagga on

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 9

It is a well-known fact that the success of a dance-band depends almost entirely on its leader. Jim Davidson is a born dance-band…

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Jim Davidson's Dance Band to Appear in Wagga on

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 8

Great interest is being shown in the forthcoming visit by the popular Jim Davidson and the A.B.C. Dance Band. The entertainment will take place at…

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Wagga Citizens' Band

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 6

The Wagga Citizens' Band will render a sacred and classical programme in the Town Hall Gardens to-monow evening. The band's programme last…

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