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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

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The Plaza Theatre "The Magic Bullet" To-night' and To-morrow

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 2

Tonight (Friday) and on Saturday the Plaza's special attraction will be "The Story of Dr. Ehlich's Magic Bullet." starring that great…

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Cazna Theatre “Broadwac Melody.” Screening To-night and

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 2

Any audio that puts Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell together in it dancing picture can’t possibly go wrong Metro Goldwyn-Mayer not only didn’t…

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Tumut Turf Club Annual Race Meeting Town Band Not to Be Engaged Sale of Publican's Booth Discussion S.P. Bookmakers Not to Operate with Boards in Betting Ring

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 1

Those present were Dr.J.W. Mason (chair). Messrs. J. B. Sharp. M. Downing, T. U. Elliot. T. J. O'Brien, A. Downing. W…

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Mr. Menzies Addresses Soldiers at Concert Arrival at Cairo Gaza (Palestine)

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) arrived In Cairo tills afternoon after having been flown by R.A.F. plane from Lydda. He was accompanied by…

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Narandera Citizens' Band Highly Successful, Year

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 3

There was a large attendance of members and the public at the annual meeting of the Narandera Citizens' Band. The president (Mr. J. M'Gillvray) extended a…

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Correspondence Citizens' Band (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 2

Sir, —In your report of the annual meeting of the Narandera Citizens' Band which appeared in your issue on 7th February, while willing and…

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Roxy Theatre To-night Tuesday to

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 2

"21 Days Together," stars most popular team on screen, Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier, which opens tonight (Tuesday), for three nights…

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No Band, But Plenty of excitement Strong Flow Through Weir Caused Bathing Mishaps

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 2

DUTY called many members of the Leeton Band to the Cannery on Sunday to assist in the processing of fruit stored at their…

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The Plaza Theatre "We of the A.i.f." Tonight

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 2

The Narandera sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, in conjunction with the Australian War Memorial committee, will present…

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The Rock Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 8

At The Rock pictures on Saturday night next will be teen that popular funmaker. Joe E. Brown, in "Fit for a King," and Lucille Ball in "Panama Lady," together…

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Grand Flannel Dance

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 1

Arrangements are well in hand for a very enjoyable night of dancing on Wednesday next. Should the night prove warm, special arrangements…

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V.a.d. Dance

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 8

On Wednesday, February 19 at the New Moon Gardens, the V.A.D. is holding a dance in aid of the Red Cross funds. With our boys in the battle line, and increasing…

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Fire at Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 6

About 11.30 last night as an employee of the Capitol Theatre was looking up he noticed smoke coming from under the door of a storeroom under…

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Band Not Going to Wagga

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 5

ON account of the possibility of come of the bandsmen having to work; the Board had to turn down the invitation to Wagga on…

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The Plaza Theatre "Dr. Kildare's Strange Case"

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 2

Another of the papular Dr. Kildare series will be the feature picture at the Plaza Theatre to-night (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday), the title…

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Roxy Theatre To-night (Friday) and

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 2

Starring the Ritz Brothers and the Andrews Sisters, famed swing trio, Universal's streamlined musical farce, "Argentine Nights." Nine new…

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R.S.L. Volunteer Defence Corps Band to Co-operate on

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 2

Training in field practice was advanced another step at last Sunday's parade, when the corps members had practical application of instruction…

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Cazna Theatre the Amazing Mr. Williams— a Gay New Comedy

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 2

Melvyn Douglas, as [?]the super sleuth, and Joan Blondell, as a dumb as a fox secretary, star in this delightful melange of birth and mystery. As…

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V.a.d. Dance

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1941 · page 10

The Wagga V.A.D. will hold a dance in the New Moon Gardens on Wednesday next in aid of the Red Cross funds. In these delightful surroundings…

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Military Band Contest

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 2

A band contest for bands in the 5th Infantry Brigade was held at Greta Camp last Wednesday, when the following bands competed: 56th…

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