Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Pictures, dances & concerts, all years

Riverina · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

1,454 stories in Riverina's papers · page 11 of 73

The Plaza Theatre Greta Garbo and Melvyn Douglas in "Ninotchka"

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 5

The management of the Plaza Theatre has arranged a splendid programme for to-night (Friday) and Saturday next, the stella feature…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

300 Bandsmen Here on Easter Sunday Ten Bands to Take Part in Band

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 1

According to present arrangements, there will be 300 bandsmen in Narandera on Easter Sunday, when 10 Bands will take part in the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Mt. Erin Ex-students' Ball

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 March 1940 · page 2

Judging by the enthusiasm shown by the public, the Mt. Erin ball, which will be held in the Kyeamba Smith Hall on Wednesday. April 24, will be…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Items of News Wagga Police Ball

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 March 1940 · page 6

Sergeant Hill stated yesterday that he had received a donation from an anonymous well-wisher of £10 for the police ball, to be held on May 1. The…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Junee Band Concert

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 4

There was a fair attendance at the Junee Band concert in the Athenium Theatre. Artists from Wagga assisted, and altogether those present had a…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Batlow Diggers' Ball Popular and Successful Function

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 2

The annual diggers' ball was held in the Batlow Hall, not as many attending as last year, and, on account of the lower Charge, the gross receipts…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

A.i.f. Band to Play for Empire Radio

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 4

The Palestine Broadcasting Service is to make a 15-minute record of the performance of an Australian Country Battalion Band. The record will…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Rio Theatre

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 2

"Green Hell," the big adventure Grama that has been thrilling audiences at the State Theatre, Sydney, for the last two weeks, comes to the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Dance in Masonic Hall

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 1

The amusement committee of the Leeton District Band is combining with the members of the 2WG Club in running a dance in the Masnic…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Dance on Easter

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 2

The usual Easter Monday dance will be held on the Criterion Hall and open-air on Monday next. this dance is always popular with [?]ocal…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Plaza Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 2

The management of the Plaza Theatre announcees the special stage engagement of the versatile artist, Nita Resalyn, who will present a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Roxy Theatre To-night Tuesday to

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 2

The new Paul Muni starring picture, "We Are Not Alone," will be the feature attraction at the Roxy Theatre to-night (Tuesday) to Thursday…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Depends on Cannery Arrangements Leeton Band's Attendance at Narandera Demonstration

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 4

THE Leeton District Band will probably be one of the ten bands which it is anticipated will attend the band demonstration at…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

District News Cowabbie West Euchre Party and Dance for War Fund

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 2

If the entertainment held on 8th March speaks for the future functions the Cowabbie Hall, dancing and euchre lovers are in for a feast of fun…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

250 Bandsnen Here on Easter Sunday Nine Bands to Take Part in Band

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 5

According to present arrangements, there will be 250 bandsmen in Narandera on Easter Sunday, when 9 bands will take part in the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Big Patriotic Dance

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 2

A patriotic and social evening will bs given by the residents of the Mitchell Shire at the Wonderland Theatre on Wednesday, April 3, in aid of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wagga High School Ball

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 2

The Wagga High School ball will be held this year on Friday night, July 19. This date has been selected to enable those attending the annual…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wagga Citizens' Band

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

The Wagga Citizens' Band rendered a very popular recital on Sunday last in the Town Hall gardens, which was very much appreciated by a large…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Dance and Euchre Party

Adelong and Tumut Express · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 1

A successful dance and euchre party was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday night in aid of Miss Lillan Downing candidature in the R.O…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Plaza Theatre's Programme

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 7

A change of programme will also be made at the Plaza Theatre's matinee and evening screenings to-day. At the matinee "The Pride of the Blue Grass,"…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →