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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

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New Moon Dance

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 8

With the rhythmic melodies of the Wagga Melody Masters vibrating through the atmosphere, the dance at the New Moon Gardens to-night…

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The Capital Theatre

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 6

On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday next Loretta Young, Warner Baxter, and Virginia Bruce will appear in the gay and sparkling…

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Jim Davidson's Dance Band

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 3

Jim Davidson's Dance Band, which will appear at the Plaza Theatre, Wagga, to-morrow under the direction of the Australian Broadcasting…

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Catholic Ball

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 3

There is no truth in the rumour that Mr. Barrett, the secretary of the Sesque-Centenary Celebrations, has sent an urgent wire to the joint…

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Rio Theatre

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 3

Charming, Deanna Durbin, whom you first saw in "Three Smart Girls," comes on Friday and Saturday next to warm your hearts again in her…

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Leeton Band's Sydney Trip

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the committee of the Leeton Band last week, the secretary presented a detailed statement covering the expenses…

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Urangeline P.h. Ball

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 3

The annual ball conducted by the committee of the Urangeline Peace Hall, will be held on March 9. Doran's orchestra has been engaged…

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Hospital Dance at Lacmalac Next Monday Night

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 2

The Tumut District Hospital are badly in need of funds at the present time, and an appeal has been made for public support. Residents of…

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Roxy Theatre Tuesday to Thursday Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 2

Walt right over to the Roxy theatre where Grace Moore's new Columbia picture, "When Your in Love," opens to-night also Wednesday and…

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The Plaza Theatre Deanna Durbin in "100 Men and a Girl" To-night

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 3

This delightful comedy drama, with music, starring Deanna Durbin, will be the attraction at the Plaza Theatre to-night (Tuesday) and on…

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Jim Davidson's Dance Band To-night

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 February 1938 · page 6

The first and only appearance of toe famous Jim Davidson's A.B.C. Dance Band in Wagga will take place at the Plaza Theatre to-night,…

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Correspondence (To the Editor.) The Mouth Organ Band

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 23 February 1938 · page 2

Dear Sir,—In your issue of 17th inst. I noticed a letter concerning the Mouth Organ Band. The band has never asked for assistance from the…

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Eight-ball Over English Recommendation London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 2

The Advisory County Cricket Committee decided to-day to recommend to the M.C.C. that the eight-ball be tried in first-class matches in 1939…

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Tumut to Hold Police Ball In Aid of Hospital and Ambulance

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 5

A meeting called by the members of the Tumut Police was held at the Shire Chambers, Tumut, on Monday night last, for the purpose of…

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Jim Davidson's Band Delights Huge Audience a Brilliant Combination Supporting Artists of Class

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 3

All those blatant cacophonies which some people associate with modern music were deftly turned into glorious numbers of delightful rhythm, snappy…

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The Band's Vocalist

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 3

Will the big audience at the Pinna Theatre on Wednesday night and thousands of radio fans, too, wore listening to the vocal refrains to Jim…

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Cabaret Carnival Dance

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 1

Billy Hill's well-known Riverina Revellers Dance Bund has been engaged for the Grand Carnival Dance to be held in the Cabaret Hall, on…

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The Plaza Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 2

Two exciting pictures will be screened at be Plaza Theatre to-night (Friday) and on Saturday, the feature film being a gripping…

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Roxy Theatre To-night (Friday) also

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 2

"The Water Waltzers," a unique team of Florida mermaids who mingle steps in three-quarter time and swimming, will be seen for the first…

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PROBATE Hon. R. T. Ball's Estate SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 1

The late Hon. R. T. Ball, former Minster for Works, left an estate valued for probate at £5,210. Deceased was a member of the State Legislative…

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