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Riverina · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

1,454 stories in Riverina's papers · page 6 of 73

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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Rio Theatre

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 3

One of the most widely discussed plays of the last few years was "The Women," the picture version of which will be screened here next…

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Tuneful Hymn Playing by Leeton Band

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 3

ON Sunday night, last the band's performance was the best we have heard from the Rotunda for some time. The two hymn…

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Band Sunday at Junee The Burlesque Commentary

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 2

In reply to "Fairplay," who, in last Friday's "Argus," stated that the commentator did not place the Narandera Railway-Town Band, as…

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Roxy Theatre To-night Tuesday to

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 2

Paramount's "Jamaica Inn" tells a tale of excitement and adventure on the bleak storm swept Cornish coast—of the Inn which was the…

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The Plaza Theatre "Sixty Glorious Years" To-night

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 2

To-night (Tuesday) and on Wednesday and Thursday next the Plaza Theatre will present that magnificent cavalcade of nation building, "Sixty…

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Committed of Stealing Theatre Takings Young Man Fined £10 and Costs

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 1

Daniel Dwyer (34) was charged with having in his custody the sum of 19/9 which might reasonably be suspected of being stolen…

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Police Charity Ball

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 4

The Wagga police charity ball of 1940 will be held at the Kyeamba Smith Hall on May 1, the proceeds being in ail of the Wagga Base and Lewisham…

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Tumbarumba Citizens' Band Annual Meeting of Subscribers Committee Reduced in Size

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 2

Thirteen subscribers (six of them ladies) attended the annual meeting of subscribers to the Tumbarumba Citizens' Band…

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At the Roxy Theatre FRIDAY & Saturday "I See Ice"

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 8

George Formby, the hilarious laugh maker, brings comedy of the first order to the Roxy next week-end when "I See Ice" is one…

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Roxy Theatre

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 2

To-night (Friday) and Saturday Pretty 18-year-old Mary McGowan daughter of a Newcastle minister, is playing principal role of Judy in the…

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Cazna Theatre

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 2

Heralded as the surprise picture of the year, because of Its unique story, fine cast and splendid technical stall, Columbia’s “I am the Law,” comes to…

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Band Competitions at Albury

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 2

Since printing the report of the Band's intention to visit Albury, word lias been received that the Leeton band will receive a civic welcome at…

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Band to Play "Rigoletto"

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 2

The programme to be rendered by the Leeton Band from the Rotunda on Sunday night, will include marches, popular numbers and sacred…

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Reinforcements for Golf Dance

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 2

Visitors from Narandera, Griffith and Murrami clubs, are expected to attend the golf dance at Leeton to-night…

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Citizens' Band Meeting of Committee

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the Citizens' Band was held on Tuesday evening last, when there were present Messrs. J. McGilvray (President) W…

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Band, Going to Albury to Take Part in Hospital Festival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

THE District Band, under Bandmaster Mr. Frank Foran, will represent Leeton at the Musical Festival being held in…

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The Plaza Theatre Robert Montgomery & Rosalind Russell in "Fast and Loose" Tonight

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 2

Something new in picture entertainment is revealed at the Plaza Plaza Theatre to-night (Friday) and on Saturday next, whent Robert…

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Noxious Weeds Conference Shire and Municipal Councils Meet in Wagga Concerted Action Favored Keen Debate on Saffron Thistle

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 6

Representatives of practically every shire and municipality in Southern Riverina attended a conference at the Town Hall, Wagga, yesterday to discuss noxious weeds, and ways and means of destruction…

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Coolamon Methodists Harvest Festival Concert

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 2

A very successful concert was held in tho Methodist School Hall on Tuesday night last, Tho halt was packed to overflowing, many having…

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