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Riverina · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

1,310 stories in Riverina's papers · page 11 of 66

Broadway Cafe Ball Proceeds In aid of Hospital

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 2

A large committee, under the chairmanship of Mr. Len Cusack, is concentrating on giving Leeton an outstanding ball on May 31. The…

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Old Girls' Dance St. Brigid's School in Aid of Convent School

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 1

The old girls of St. Brigid's Convent School, Tumut, conducted a profitable dance and euchre party in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday…

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Tumut Bachelors' Club Annual Ball Fixed for June 6 Mr. J. Bancks to Be Asked to Open Function

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Tumut Bachelors' Club was held at the Royal Hotel on Wednesday night last, Mr. W. McLeod occupying the…

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Irish Concert by Talented Artists

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 2

VOCAL and instrumental items of a high tone were thoroughly enjoyed by the appreciative audience at the Grand Irish…

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Wagga Citizens' Band

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 6

The Wagga Citizens' Band will give a recital in the Town Hall Gardens to-morrow evening, beginning at 8 45. Collectors will be present, and any…

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Police Ball

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 10

The Wagga Police charity [?] which has been one of the most popular social fixtures in Wagga for several years, will be held this year in…

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The Lux Radio Theatre

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 13

When Cecil B. De Mille, speaking from Hollywood by radio-telephone last Sunday night, opened "The Lux Radio Theatre, he inaugurated one…

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Military Ball a Great Success Over Six Hundred Present

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 13

Over six hundred people attended the Annual Ball of the Riverina Horse 21st Light Horse Regiment, which was held at the Kyeam[?]a…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents.) Fourth Brigade Band (To the Editor "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 4

Sir.—As a member of the 4th Cavalry Brigade Band'I wish to protest against the statement which appears in your current issue. The…

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Pictures of the Past Back To Old Adelong PART 34 an Old-time Orchestra—brass Bands—homann’s Band- Singers and Their Songs an Old-time Orchestra

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 4

As in the case of all old goldfield towns, dancing was a popular form of recreation at Adelong in the old days when some of the hotels such as…

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Looking Backward The Adelong Goldfield PART 34 (Copyright) an Old-time Orchestra—brass Bands—homann's Band—singers and Their Songs an Old-time Orchestra

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 2

As in the case of all the old gold field towns dancing was a popular form of recreation at Adelong in the old days when some of the hotels, such…

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Whitton C.w.a. Ball

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 4

The annual ball of the Whitton branch of the Country Women's Association was one of the most successful on record, although the night…

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New Life Campaign Unique Rally at Capitol Theatre Captain Wallis' Fine Address

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 7

More than 1250 people of all ages, and nearly all denominations heard a brilliant address by Captain Reginald Wallis at the Capitol Theatre last…

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Masonic Ball

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 2

The 1939 Masonic ball, conducted under the auspices of Lodges Harmony and Loyalty, will be held at the Kyeamba Smith Hall on…

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Old Boys' Madhatters' Dance

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 2

There is no necessity to call the attention of the dancing public to the fact that the Old Boys are holding another dance tomorrow night,…

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Rio Theatre News

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 2

"Arsene Lupin Returns," the thrilling mystery adventure romance, is the principal attraction for to-night, Wednesday, March 29. Melvyn…

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Leeton Silver Jubilee Ball

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 2

A committee to control the ball, being held as part of the programme for Leeton's Silver Jubilee anil Back-to-Leeton Week, was formed last…

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Roxy Theatre To-night Tuesday to

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 2

Producer-Director Prank Lloyd—twice winner of the coveted Academy Award, with his "Cavalcade" and "Mutiny on the Bounty"—will…

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Happenings at Wamoon Dance "Scraped and Kicked Iron Wall," Said Sergeant

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 4

CONFLICTING stories were told of happenings outside the Wamoon Hall while a dance was in progress at Leeton Court…

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The Plaza Theatre Hospital Benefit Season Starts To-night (Tuesday)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 2

To-night (Tuesday) and on Wednesday and Thurs the management of the Plaza Theatre will present a hospital benefit picture season, when…

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