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Riverina · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

1,310 stories in Riverina's papers · page 10 of 66

4th Cavalry Brigade Band

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 6

Residents of Wagga will have an opportunity of hearing the talented' band of the 4th Cavalry Brigade at the Capitol Theatre to-night in…

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Pictures of the Past Back To Old Adelong

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 4

ALLUVIAL MINING AT GRAHAMSTOWN — THE LATE TRAVERS JONES—TOO WIDE A COURSE—JONE’S AMBITION—CRAIN AND MURPHY—DAVIES AND KERSHAW—THE ADELONG GOLD ESTATE—INADEQUATE COMPENSATION…

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The Plaza Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 3

To-morrow (Wednesday), and on Thursday and Friday next, the Plaza Theatre will screen that wonderful picture "Boys Town," starring…

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Rio Theatre News

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 7

In the making of "Cloistered," men, with the permission of His Holiness Pope Pius XI penetrated to the most sacred precincts of a cloistered…

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Batlow Diggers' Ball Brilliant Social Event

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 3

The annual ball under the auspices of the Batlow Diggers for 193[?] presented, as usual, a fine effort to provide the public with a social…

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Roxy Theatre To-night (Tuesday) to

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 2

Contrasting the glitter and glamour of smart society in Washington and Florida with the romance and adventure of Cowboy Land in the Golden…

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Batlow Diggers' Ball Successful Social Function Postmaster-general Attends

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 6

The Batlow annual diggers' ball was once again the successful function hoped for, despite the unfavorable weather conditions. The hall was a…

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Bush Fires Relief Fund Apex Club's Dance Realises £32/7/11

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 2

The president of the Wagga Apex Club (Apexian Norman Grinton) called on "The Daily Advertiser" yesterday and presented a cheque for £32/7/11…

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United Concert In Aid of Ugly Man's Competition

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 2

A united concert in aid of the ugly man's competition was held in the Criterion Hall on Friday evening last, when there was a fair…

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Local and General St. Patrick's Concert

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 2

Last night's programme at the Town Hall, postponed from St. Patrick's Day because of the heavy rains that afternoon, was thoroughly enjoyed…

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Originality in Cannery Concert

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 2

ONCE again the Cannery employees are giving the townfolk a concert. This year it is to aid the funds of…

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C.b.h.r. Annual Concert

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 4

The annual concert and gymnastic display of the Christian Brothers High School will be held in the Wonderland Theatre on Friday, April 28…

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Vitriolic Attack On Dance Halls

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 7

Country dance Halls are hunting grounds for prostitutes and young people attending them are not fit to be admitted as…

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Military Ball Held at Kyeamba Smith Hall Successful Function

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 6

Attended by more than 400 people, the military ball of the 21st Light Horse Regiment held in the Kyeamba Smith Hall last night was successful function…

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Pictures of the Past Back To Old Adelong PART 33

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 8

THE SOCIAL SPIRIT—PLENTY OF ENTERTAINMENT — MADAME SIBLEY—MY FRIEND, THE ENEMY — DRAMATIC PERFORMANCES—THE CHARCOAL BURNER-NIGGER MINSTRALS —WHEN PARR STRUCK THE ROCK…

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Cavalry Band Obliges

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 4

The presence of the 4th Cavalry Brigade Band from Sydney at the 21st Light Horse camp at Wagga has been very much appreciated, not only…

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Debutantes' Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 2

The first ball of the season is the debutantes' ball on Wednesday, April 19. The popular Gloomchasers'…

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The Plaza Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 7

The programme to be screened at the Plaza Theatre only Saturday only is packed with mystery, action and thrills. The featured picture will be…

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Barn Dance for Hospital Queen

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 6

The Hospital Queen Committee held their usual weekly meeting on Monday night last and in spite of the rain there was a good…

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St. Pat's Ball The Lambeth Walk Popular

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 1

Notwithstanding that rain set in about 8 o'clock, and that the state 8 o'clock, roads made it difficult for district residents to make the trip to…

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