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Riverina · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

1,454 stories in Riverina's papers · page 18 of 73

Red.Cross Concert at The Rock Most Enjoyable Function

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 5

Those who attended the concert at The Rock on Wednesday night last were given a musical treat. The programme was provided by the Wagga…

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Hospital Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 2

What splendid weather for dancing Of course, you know that the annual hospital ball takes place tomorrow night, and a gay time is in store…

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Wagga Nurses' Dance

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 2

Superb dahlias and zinnias from the Wagga Base Hospital gardens were the features of the decorations at the nurses' dance held at the Cocoanut…

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Australian Naval Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 4

An excellent display of photographs of various warships in the Australian Navy is to be seen in the window of Mr. H. E. Gissing's pharmacy in…

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Amusements Capitol Theatre's Good Programme

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 4

A splendid programme of pictures is at present being shown at the Capitol Theatre with "Drums Along the Mohawk" and "No Place to Go" as…

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Coolamon Diggers' Ball

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 4

The Coolmon Diggers' ball will be held on Monday night. Ganmam Revellers' Orchestra will supply the music…

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Mt. Erin Ball

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 4

Recognised as one of the largest assemblies held in Wagga, the Mt. Erin Ex-Students' Association ball on Wednesday next, in the Kyeamba Smith…

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V.a.d. and Militu Dance

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 3

A very enjoyable evening is promised to those who attend the Wagga Drill Hall to-night, when the V.A.D's. and Militia members will hold a dance. The…

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Injured by Golf Ball sDAMAGES Claim Fails Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 7

Although it found for the defendant company, the jury in the District Court to-day expressed the wish that something might be done to recompense a…

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At the Roxy Theatre FRIDAY & Saturday "The Story of Vernon & Irene Castle"

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 4

The colorful career of Vernon and Irene Castle, world famous dancers of pre-war days, is depicted in striking fashion in the latest R.K.O screen…

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Patriotic Band Recital Roxy Theatre, Sunday Week

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 4

THE full stage of the Roxy Theatre will be utilised on Sunday week (April 28) for a spectacular stage presentation by the…

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Band's Engagements

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 2

The Leeton bandsmen are still having a busy time. In addition to week-day practices and twice on Sundays, they have to fulfil the…

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Nurses' Dance Profit

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 4

The secretary of the nurses' dance committee (Nurse C. M'Namara), which was responsible for the organisation of the very successful dance held on…

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Roxy Theatre

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 2

To-night (Friday) also Saturday With Will Mahoney, internationally famous comedian of "I'll Tell You Wha' I'll Do" and, "She's My…

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Annual Hospital Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 2

The District Hospital annual ball was held in the Town Hall last night, and was once more a success. The attendance was well over the 200 mark…

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Wagga Police Ball

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 4

Arrangements for the Wagga police ball, to be held on Wednesday, May l, are well in hand and donations have been of a very generous nature, said…

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Cowabbie Enjoyable Hall Ball

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 2

Those who were unable to visit Cowabbie hall on the occasion of the Hall Ball held last week, truly missed an evening of gaiety and merriment…

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At Capitol Theatre, Young

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 2

An outstanding stage and screen entertainment is announced for the Capitol Theatre, Young, this Saturday and Monday nights. Miss Nellie Kolle,…

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Diggers' Annual Ball Eagerly Awaited

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 3

ALL dance lovers are looking eagerly forward to the 24th—"Anzac Eve"—when the Leeton Diggers will stage their "night of…

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V.a.d. and Militia Dance

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 2

Flags and bunting added a martial note to the dance in the Drill Hall last night organised by the Wagga V.A.D. for the Wagga men of the 56th…

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