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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

1,454 stories in Riverina's papers · page 7 of 73

Wagga Band Concert

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 6

The Wagga Citizens' Band will provide a sacred and classical concert to-morrow evening at the Town Hall Gardens, starting at 8.45. The Wagga…

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Nurses' Annual Dance

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 2

The annual dance of nurses of the Wagga Base Hospital will be held in the Wonderland Theatre on Tuesday, April 23. The nurses held a dance last…

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Mr. M'mahon Ball in Charge Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

Mr. W. M'Mahon Ball, who visited the Berlin short-wave broadcasting organisation just over a year ago and discussed propaganda methods with…

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Radio Propaganda Mr. W. M'mahon Ball in Charge Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 2

Mr. W. M'Mahon Ball, who visited the Berlin short-wave broadcasting organisation just over a year ago and discussed propaganda methods with…

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Rio Theatre

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 5

On Friday and Saturday next, A. J. Cronin's famous novel, The Citadel, leaps to life on the screen. With Robert Donat and Rosalind Russell…

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Mt. Erin Ex-students' Ball

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 4

The annual ball of the Mt. Erin ex-Students' Association at Wagga is looked forward to each year with great interest. The spacious Kyeamba…

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Band Will Leave at 4 a.m

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 3

As the bandsmen want to have a look over the town before settling down to the afternoon's programme, they intend to make an early start…

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Roxy Theatre To-night Tuesday to

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 2

From the only three-time winner of the Academy Award conies his supreme, triumph, Frank Capra's "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"!…

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The Plaza Theatre "East Side of Heaven" To-night

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 2

Joan Blondell turned down numerous other film offers to co-star with Bing Crosby in "East Side of Heaven," which is the special attraction at the…

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Novelty Ball

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 3

The "Back to Childhood" Ball held in the Roxy at night was a great success. The attendance was good and the majority of the…

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At the Roxy Theatre "Block Heads"

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 2

One of the livliest and funniest bits off film entertainment of the current season is coming to the Roxy on next week end when the new Hal Roach…

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Tumbarumba Citizens' Band Annual Meeting Held

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 6

Thirteen subscribers (six of them bandsmen) attended the annual meeting of subscribers to the Tumbarumba Citizens' Band. The principal…

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Roxy Theatre To-night (Friday) also

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 2

With Bing Crosby singing a host of songs old and new, Louise Campbell adding a note of romance, Ned Sparks as Ding's press agent, Laura…

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Ladysmith First Aid Dance Certificates Presented by Mr. Loth

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 2

A very successful dance was held in the Ladysmith Hall a few days ago in aid of the Wagga District Ambulance. It was organised by the…

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The Plaza Theatre "Stranded in Paris" To-night

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 2

Joan Bennett and Jack Benny play co-starring roles in "Stranded in Paris," a gay comedy which is the special attraction at the Plaza…

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Cazna Theatre “The Boy From Barnaroo’s.”

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 2

We have always thrilled at the courage of those hardy men who go down to the sea in ships, but now we pay our respects to the sturdy boys…

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G. J. Coles' and Trail-street Dance

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 2

The staff of G. J. Coles and Co Ltd., Wagga, and the Trail-street Tennis Club will hold a dance and tennis evening at the Trail-street courts on…

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Musical Festival At Albury Leeton Band Runners-up in Both Competitions

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 1

OUR Band, under Bandmaster Mr. Frank Foran, brought further honors to Leeton, on Sunday last before an attendance…

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The Plaza Theatre Will Mahoney in "Ants in His Pants" To-night

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 2

Australia's hilarious comedy "Ants in His Pants," starting Will Mahoney, will be the special attraction to-night (Tuesday) and on Wednesday and…

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Roxy Theatre To-night (Tuesday), also Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Australia's Favourites in A Merry Modern Comedy

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 2

"Dad and Dave Come to Town" with a Bumper Harvest of Laughs Two of the greatest favourites in Australia to-day are "Dad and Dave"…

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