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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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Disastrous Fire at Weethalle Theatre and Two Shops Destroyed

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 3

In a disastrous fire which occurred at Weethalie in the early hours of Tuesday morning, the Majestic Theatre and the two adjoining…

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Band Concert at Beach

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 January 1939 · page 4

The Wagga Citizens' Band will give another of its popular concert at the Wagga bathing beach to-morrow night, after the church services…

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Famous Band and Revue Coming Gundagai To-morrow Night

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 16 January 1939 · page 3

Those notable little performers the “Young Australia League” boys will present their sparkling revue “On Top of the World” at the Gundagai…

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Pictures of the Past Back To Old Adelong (Copyright) PART 24. When Handball Was Popular—a Lively Diversion—a Long Standing Debt—a Sound Drubbing—old-time Cricketers—in the Eigh Ties—matting and Concrete—a Big Hit When Handball Was Popular

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 16 January 1939 · page 4

It was in the early eighties that the game of handball caught on in old Adelong town. I fancy it was “Toddy’ O’Dea, the genial draper at…

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Rio Theatre

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 4

Joe E. Brown, with popular Ginger Rogers, in the howling comedy of cowboy life, "The Tenderfoot," is the principal feature on the programme…

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The Plaza Theatre Good Programme To-night

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 2

Picture goers are promised good entertainment at the Plaza Theatre to-night (Tuesday) and also on Wednesday aud Thursday nights,…

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Roxy Garden Theatre To-night (Tuesday) to

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 2

Hilarity reigns this week at the Roxy Garden Theatre, where "Merrily We Live" opens its engagement to-night. Few comedies maintain the…

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Half Holiday Dance

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 5

There will be dancing and night tennis at the Half Holiday courts to-night. Mrs. M'Grath's orchestra has been engaged, end the ladies, as usual, will…

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Plaza Theatre Programme

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 5

A motion picture which is being heralded as something out of the ordinary in film entertainment is scheduled for the Plaza theatre to-night, with the…

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Cootamunpra's Military Building Expenditure of £4000 OLD 100 x 50 Drill Hall As Dance Floor New Administrative Block

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 4

Cootamundra's historic Drill Hall, centre of activities in the Great War period, and latterly revived, is being redesigned. Where the men once…

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Y.A.L. Boys Fine Concert in Wagga to Be Repeated To-night

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 7

A large audience at the Wonderland Theatre last night was delighted with the entertainment provided by the party of Young Australia League…

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Citizens' Band Largely Attended Annual Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 6

The manual meeting of the Narandera Citizens' Band was held in the Mechanics' Institute on Tuesday night. The president…

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Roxy Theatre To-night (Friday) also

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 2

Shirley Temple always turns in a fine performance—as millions of fans will attest—but this time she gives you the time of your life!…

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The Plaza Theatre "The Broken Melody" To-night and Tomorrow

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 2

Picture goers in Narandera will welcome the screening of "The Broken Melody" to-night (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday). This is an…

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Wagga Citizens' Band

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 6

The Wagga Citizens' Band will render a sacred and classical concert at the Wagga Bathing Beach to-morrow evening starting at 8.45. There will be…

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The Rock R.s.l. Dance

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 5

The monthly euchre evening and dance of The Rock Returned Soldiers' League will be held at the Masonic Hall, The Rock, on Wednesday…

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Band Recitals Sunday Nights on the River

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 3

At Thursday's Council meeting the Parks and Gardens committee submitted a recommendation:-- That in view of the dry weather…

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St. Kilda City Band Appoints New Conductor

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 3

This unit will now be conducted by Arthur Taylor, who will figure largely in the reorganisation of this Progressive band. Mr. Taylor has spent…

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Pictures of the Past Back To Old Adelong (Copyright.) PART 25. Back to the Reefs- the Great Victoria Mine—w. Annees & Party— Slee’s Theory—the Old Hill Mine—the Middle Line—the Currajong Linegap Claims. Back to the Reefs

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 1

I must now turn from the field of sport for a time in order to pick up points concerning the developments that occured in reef mining as the…

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Rio Theatre

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 4

A big cast of America's vaudeville, stars were gathered to make "Cocoanut Grove" the big musical comedy attraction to be screened to-night…

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