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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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The Plaza Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 2

Described us "the thrill of the year." "Escaped to Glory," in which the featured artists are Pat O'Brien and Constance O'Brien, will top the…

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Colour Pictures by Wireless After the War

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 1

Television in two. colours may be a regular feature in every British cinema when peace comes, as the result of private research work now…

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Amusements W.a.n.s. Dance To-night

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 4

At the Cocoanut Grove at 8 o'clock tonight the members of No.3 platoon of the W.A.N.S.will hold a dance in aid of the prisoners of war fund, which at present in…

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St. Patrick’s Day Euchre Party and Dance

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 3

Time was when St. Patrick’s Day was one the mort important events in Ganmain’s social and sporting calendar when the anniversary was…

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War Pictures Issued by the Department of Information

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 4

MODERN SCOUTS OF BRITAIN’S ARMY.—The dotle of [?] Units of the British Army, are to act as advance forward parties engaging and laughing the enemy until contact is made by the main forces [?] of this units is through and [?] and they are…

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Roxy Theatre To-night (Friday) and Saturday at 8 p.m

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 2

"The Middle Watch," the most successful comedy ever written with a Service background. Ian Hay and Stephen King-Hall's sure touch…

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Cazna Theatre William Powers and Nyena Loy at Rest on “Love Crazy”

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 2

When William Powell and Mym[?] Loy are bitted together, audience are sure at toughe. But never was the promise of hougins more beautifully…

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Concert and Community Singing Very Successful Effort For Patriotic Fund

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 2

On Wednesday night an enthusiastic crowd attended the concert aud community singing held in O'Brien's Hall in aid of the Tumut Brach of the…

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Dance at Uranquinty

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 8

There will be a dance at Uranquinty on Monday night next, March 23. Proceeds will be for the R.A.A.F. Red Cross queen. Good music and supper…

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Dance at North Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 8

A dance in aid of Zone 48, North Wagga N.E.S. funds, will be held at North Wagga Hell to-night. Dancing on a good floor with…

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Dance at the Rock

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 8

Following the big sports day at The Rock next Wednesday for Red Cross funds, there will be a dance in the ball at night for the navy queen…

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Dance in North Wagga Hall

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 8

An enjoyable time is assured all who attend a dance to be held at the North Wagga Hall to-night The proceeds are in aid of Zone 48 funds…

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Open Air Concert at Leeton Excellent Programme

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 6

One of the largest audiences on record was present at the sacred and classical concert annually given at St. Joseph's Convent grounds, Leeton, by pupils of…

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The Plaza Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 2

"The Trial of Mary Dugan," starring Robert Young and Laraine Day, will be the featured picture at the Plaza Theatre to-night (Tuesday), and…

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W.a.n.s. Gala Dance

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 3

A very successful dance in aid of the prisoners of war fund was held on Friday nig t at the Cocoanut Grove, Wagga, by the W.A.N.S. of No. 3…

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Red Cross Jottings Red Cross Band

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 1

Narandera is to have a Red Cross Sunday on Easter Day. It seems fitting we should link up our thoughts of that supreme sacrifice…

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St. Pat's Ball Miss Thelma Davies was the Belle

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 1

St. Pat's annual ball eventuated successfully in the Plaza Theatre on Thursday evening last. As was to be expected, owing to petrol rationing…

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Roxy Theatre To-night (Tuesday) to Thursday at 8 p.m

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 2

The "chase" has long been a favourite method of highlighting motion pictures, but it remained for 20th Century-Fox to inject new life and…

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Dance at Ladysmith

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 4

A dance will be held in the Ladysmith Hall on Wednesday next, April 1, in aid of the prisoners of war fund. This effort is being conducted by the Ladysmith Red…

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Mt. Erin Tennis Club Dance

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 4

To-night there will be fun galore at Mt. Erin Tennis Clubhouse. Dancing, includ­ing a Monte Carlo and a free spot waltz, together with euchre, for which open…

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