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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Gilmore Dance

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 2 January 1940 · page 3

A successful dance and euchre party was conducted in the Gilmoro Bureau Hall on Friday night last in aid or C. of E. funds. A happy dance…

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Rio Theatre News

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 2 January 1940 · page 1

The recently completed all Australian picture adaption of Ethel Turner's famous Australian novel. "Seven Little Australians," is the…

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Tarcutta Sports in Aid of District Hospital Brilliant Success Ball Proves Attractive

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 January 1940 · page 2

The annual sports meeting and ball in aid of the Tarcutta District Hospital was held yesterday and were a splendid success. The programme was…

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Lacmalac School Concert

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 2 January 1940 · page 3

Rarely has the Lacmalae Hall held such a large and enthusiastic audience as the evening when the school children held their annual concert…

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The Ball at Night

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 1

There was a bumper crowd at the Grand Ball in the Roxy Theatre on the night of the carnival. The "Revellers" Orchestra were never in better form…

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At the Roxy Theatre FRIDAY & SATURDAY "Let George Do It"

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 9

To hold an audience for a feature length comedy, there must be more than a series of gags, or funny situations lightly strung together. There…

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School Concert at Camp Plain

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 4

A very happy evening was spent at Gamp Plain prior to the break-up of school for the summer vacation when a school concert and Christmas…

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Cricketers' Dance

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 5

Over 50 couples attended the Cricket Club's annual dance on New Year's night, and all had a most enjoyable time…

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Citizens' Band's Social

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 1

On Saturday evening, 23rd December, after the street programme, the Narandera Citizens' Band held a small social in the practice room…

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Old Time Dance Club

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 3

The Old Time Dance Club held a 50/50 dance on New Year’s night and attracted a very large attendance The dance floor, which is usually…

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Old Time Dance Club

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 3

The dance held by the Old Time Dance Club in aid of the local Red Cross funds proved to be a most enjoyable function, the hall during packed…

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The Plaza Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 2

All excellent double-feature programme will be screened at the Plaza Theatre to-night (Friday) and Saturday next, consisting of a…

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Roxy Theatre To-night (Friday) and

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 2

Hearty comedy, glorious singing of old favourite and new hits by the one-and-only Gracie Fields, and a strong story combine to make "Ship…

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Leeton Old Time Dance Club 350 Dancers Usher In 1940 at Cabaret

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 3

Sharp at midnight the doors or the Cabaret were thrown open to receive dancers who wished to celebrate the New Year. The hall gaily festooned…

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Cazna Theatre Gracie Fields and Victor and McLagien offer rare fun in “We’re Going To Be Rich.”

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 3

Acclaim Grench Field a [?] a renctly Queen She had a [?] named after [?] the S.S Chancel Fields in the children…

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The Rock Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 7

A full programme, every picture an attraction itself, is advertised to-night for The Rock pictures. Edgar Wallace's "Kate Plus Ten." starring Jack…

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Band at Bathing Beach

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 7

The Wagga Citizens' Band will play at the bathing beach to-morrow night, starting at 8.30. A very bright programme has been arranged, and a…

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Adelong Catholic Church Successful Dance Held

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 2

A successful social function was held in the Adelonia Theatre, Adelong, on Monday night last when the annual New Year's night dance was held in…

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Amusements Trail-street Tennis Club's Dance

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 6

One of those popular dance and tennis evenings for which the Trail-street Tennis Club is famed will be held on Tuesday, January 16…

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Rio Theatre News

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1940 · page 3

The life story of Johann Strauss, the famous Vienneise song writer and musician, has been brought to the screen in a magnificent motion…

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