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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

1,454 stories in Riverina's papers · page 14 of 73

TENNIS Dance—

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 3

Don’t forget to come along to the big dance to-morrow night in the Theatre. A good night's enjoyment is assured; novelties, and prizes galore…

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Narandera C.w.a. Ball

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 7

The Narandera C.W.A. ball will be held on Tuesday, May 7, in the Plaza Theatre, Narandera, the proceeds being in aid of the Narandera Baby…

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Patriotic Concert Tonight

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 2

The grand concert, arranged by the Cootamundra Mouth Organ Band and assisting artists, in aid of the Cootamundra and District Civic and…

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Nurses' Dance

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 2

Those people who have been in­mates of the Wagga Base Hospital, and wish to show their appreciation of the very fine work being performed…

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Local & General Mouth Organ Band Concert

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 2

Those who failed to attend the concert held in the Town Hall last night, which was sponsored by the Mouth Organ Band, in aid of the…

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Rio Theatre

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 6

As an answer to the Nazi statements that England'sAir Force consist of a lot of old decrepid machines, thhe British Air Force authorities…

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Fire in Theatre

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 1

A most extraordinary sight greeted Mr. Ted Young at the Adelonia Theatre on Monday afternoon when on opening up to get the hall in order for…

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Items of News Church of England Ball Fund

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 2

A pleasant evening was spent last Friday at the home of Mrs. Douglas Close, when a successful card party was held in aid of the Church of…

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R.W.F. Boys Route March Headed By Pipe Band

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 2

On Sunday morning the Riverina Welfarm Farm boys enjoyed a route march, stepping out briskly to the strains of the pipers. The Battalion…

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The Plaza Theatre "The Wizard of Oz" To-night

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 2

An enchanting picture entertainment for the whole family will be presented at the Plaza Theatre for a season of three nights…

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Roxy Theatre To-night (Tuesday), also Wednesday, Thursday and

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 2

A spectacular and colorful view of life in medieval Paris offers a vivid backdrop for the stirring action of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame.","…

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Bishop of Wagga Dr. Henschke Presides at Children's Mass Mayor Tenders Civic Reception Visit to Lewisham Hospital Concert Held at Mt. Erin Last Night

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 3

Continuing the enthronement celebrations of the Second Bishop of Wagga (the Most Rev. Dr. F. A. Henschke), children's Mass was celebrated at St. Michaels Cathedral yesterday morning. The Bishop presided and…

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Mouth Organ Band's Tennis Court

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 2

The M.O.B. working bee got going with their tennis for Eastertide. One court was ready, for it. and Mr. Geo. Radnedge kindly loaned the boys a…

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Militia Farewell Dance

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 2

The 2LF Broadcasters are playing for the above, in the Drill Hall, next Wednesday night. This orchestra, but recently formed, will consist of…

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Red Cross Dance

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 2

Tomorrow night the Old-Time Dance Club will hold a dance in the Town Hall in aid of the Red Cross appeal day…

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Mitchell Shire Dance Brilliant Patriotic Effort in Wonderland Theatre Fine Response by Country People

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 7

The biggest patriotic function held in Wagga since the outbreak of war took place at the Wonderland Theatre and Coconut Grove…

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Dance in Scots Hall Tonight

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 2

A dancing and cards evening will he held in Scots Hall tonight, in aid of the Scouts and Cubs' Fund. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone…

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At the Roxy Theatre "Sergeant Madden"

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 2

In this film which comes to the Roxy next week end, Wallace Beery returns to the type of role which he made famous in "The…

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Hall Ball

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

The Matong Hail Hull, which tonk plare on Friday night last, is usually line of the most successful events of the dancing season. Two exceptionality…

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Pipe Band at Yanco

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 2

Something new in entertainment was had at the Yanco Community singing last Sunday night. When the Militia Pipe Band turned up in…

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