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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Cazna Theatre Three Grand Stars Share Film Honors

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 3

One of the year’s really exceptional motion pictures, “Wife, Doctor and Norse,” sparkling Twentieth Century. Fox romantic drama, starring Loretta…

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Methodist Concert at Ganmain

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 2

A grand concert will be held in Clarke’s Hall, Ganmain, next Monday, 5th inst., in aid of the Methodist Circuit, The members of the Ganmain…

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New Moon Dance

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 2

Another of the popular dances at the New Moon will be held to-night. The Melody Masters' orchestra of eight players will provide the music…

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The Rock Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 2

A treat for picture lovers at The Rock to-night is the screening of "Dr. Syn," with that fine actor George Arliss in the leading role. Jessie…

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Rio Theatre

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 3

"The Confessions of a Nazi Spy" is the attraction to be screened at this theatre on Friday, Saturday and Monday next. This picture reveals…

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Roxy Theatre Tonight Tuesday to

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 2

Presenting as costars two of the screen's greatest actresses—. Bette Davis and Miriam Hopkins—the long heralded motion picture version of…

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The Plaza Theatre "What a Life" To-night

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 2

An action-packed comedy entitled "What a Life" will be the star item on the programme at the Plaza Theatre to-night (Tuesday) and…

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Drama in Life of Joe Pasternak Hollywood's Producer of Great Pictures

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 6

Once there was a young man, 19 years old, who, as he waited at table, serving the screen's prosperous stars and producers, thought: "It must be…

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Youngsters Organise Concert Help Red Cross Funds

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 2

A CONCERT to aid Red Cross Funds, organised by two young school girls—Molly: Rankin and lima Webb—was held on…

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At the Roxy Theatre

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

The Roxy Theatre will present two special attractions on the week end programme when Dramatic School featuring Luise Rainer and Allan…

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Band Recital

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 2

The following items will be included in the programme to be given by the Band from the Rotunda on Sunday evening next:—Selections from…

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Lacmalac Dance

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 5

The Lacma[?] Hall Committee are putting all their energies into the running of a carnival Leap Yea dance and euchre party in the hall…

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Cazna Theatre “The Lambeth Walk.”

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 2

The above comes to this theatre tonight and Saturday. This is the screen version of “Mr and My Girl” now in its second year at the Victoria…

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Roxy Theatre To-night (Friday) and

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 2

A British comedy, with genuine technical polish, wit and sophisticate brilliance is due at the Roxy theatre to-night (Friday) also…

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Successful Red Cross Dance Tumut Light Horse Troop Farewelled

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 5

As a farewell to the Tamut Light Horse Troop prior to their departure for their three months' camp at Walgove, the Tumut Red Cross Socie[?]…

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The Plaza Theatre Last Two Nights of "The Hardy's Ride High"

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 2

To-night (Friday) and to-morrow (Saturday) concludes the screening of "The Hardy's Ride High," starling Mickey Rooney, Lewis Stone, Cecilia…

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Methodist Concert

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 4

You are reminded of the Methodist Concert, which wag advertised last Friday. This promises in be a very fine entertainment The local artists…

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Wagga Citizens' Band

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 6

The wagga citizens' Band held a very popular recital in the Town Hall gardens last Sunday night. Another bright programme has been arranged…

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The Rock Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 2

At The Rock Masonic Hall to-night a full programme of Metro shorts, and travel talks will be shown, with Mickey Mouse in color…

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Mayor's Patriotic Committee in Good Financial Position Two Donations Made Mitchell Shire to Hold Ball in Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 3

A healthy financial statement was presented to the Wagga Mayor's patriotic and war funds committee at the Town Hall on Friday night. The…

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