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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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At the Roxy Theatre

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 8

Dennis O'Keefe and Florence Rice are teamed together for the first time in "Vacation from Love" the new comedy coming to the…

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Marathon Ball Puncher Collapses At Griffith

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 2

While attempting to break the world endurance record for ball punching, L. Ruenolf, the former champion, collapsed and was taken…

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Cazna Theatre

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 2

Dreamy days on the Mississippi, thrilling adventure, comedy and pathos, written as only Marie Twain could write of them, mark Mickey…

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Roxy Theatre Tonight (Friday) and

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 2

That mischievous hoyden of Hollywood, Jane Withers, goes romantic in her newest picture—but it's in that madcap Withers way! "Boy Friend,…

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New-Type Air Circulators At Roxy Theatre

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 5

Always seeking to give the greatest comfort to entertainment-seekers, the management of the Roxy Theatre lias now Installed two "R. and M…

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The Plaza Theatre Bobby Breen in "Fisherman's Wharf" To-night

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 2

A particularly enjoyable concoction of comedy, drama and music is presented in the Bobby Breen picture "Fisherman's Wharf." which will be…

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Old Time Dance Club Anniversary to Be Celebrated on Anniversary Day Special Gala Function

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 3

Since its inception in, 1937 the O.T.C. has gone through various stages of progress, firstly starting in the Glideaway, Melba and St. Peter's Halls,…

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Junee Band

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 6

Junee expects an influx of at least 200 bandsmen, in addition to many of their friends, for its Band Sunday to-morrow. Bands will be present from…

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Society Dance Cancellel

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 9

A dance which had been arranged at Grosvenor House for Friday next. for which 1000 debutantes and members of society had bought 5/ tickets…

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Game Delated Weighty Problem of a Ball

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 2

The handful of spectators at the Cricket Ground yesterday were tartly mystified when, following the I dismissal of a Wagga-Newtown…

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Band Recital

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 2

The Leeton District Band will render a programme of music from the Rotunda, next Sunday night, commencing at 8.30. A collection will be…

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Biography of Akim Tamiroff in Paramount Pictures

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 4

The fact that every comedian cherishes the hope of playing a heavy dramatic role is an old story. It's a case of reverse English, however…

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Roxy Theatre To-night Tuesday to

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 2

Epic screen entertainment, crystallised in a great story of the sea, the story of the triumph of steam over sail, will be offered to-night…

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The Plaza Theatre Deanna Durbin in "First Love" To-night

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 1

"First Love," Deanna Durbin's latest screen triumph, commences a season of three big nights at the Plaza Theatre to-night (Tuesday)…

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"The Dance of the Year"

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 2

The news that the Swimming club is to hold a dance is welcome at any time; but the one that they are to stage in the Town Hall on Tuesday…

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Dance and Social at Trailstreet

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 7

An old time dance and tennis evening will be held at the Trail-street courts on Wednesday next by the Trail-street Tennis Club and the 2WG…

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At the Roxy Theatre Wednesday Only

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 2

"Let Us Live" a thrilling drama story of an innocent man condemed to death on a murder charge and the courageous battle by the…

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Adelong Swimming Club Dance

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 2

The Adelong Swimming Club held a very successful dance in the Adelonia Theatre on Monday night as a happy finale to the annual swimming…

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The Plaza Theatre "Oklahoma Kid' To-night

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 2

From a triumph in "Angels With Dirty Faces." to a furore in "Oklahoma Kid," which in the special attraction at the Plaza Theatre to-night…

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Roxy Theatre To-night (Friday) and

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 2

In "Sergeant Madden," Wallace Beery returns to the type of role which he made famous in "The Champ" and "The Big House." The…

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