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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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Rio Theatre Attractions

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 2

"Murder, My Sweet" is entertainment made to order for all lovers of dangerous adventure, and it will be presented at the Rio Theatre…

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At the Montreal Theatre the Well-groomed Bride Delightful Comedy

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 6

Advance reports indicate that there are laughs in abundance in Paramount's new comedy-romance "The Well-Groomed Bride," which comes to…

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Wagga Ball to Aid British Flood Relief Fund Appeal

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 April 1947 · page 2

Wagga Red Cross members and Wagga citizens, who are organising an appeal for funds to assist Great Britain, decided at a meeting in the Council Chambers last night to concentrate on a drive for cash donations and to…

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Dance at Mannus

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 1

A large crowd attended the dance at Mannus on Friday night last conducted by the newly formed Football Club. The, hall was…

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P.a.&h. Society's Donation to Band

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 2

At a committee meeting of the P.A. and H. Society on Saturday, Mr. D. L. Fleming was appointed to represent the Society on the…

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Leeton Music Club Brilliant Success of First Concert of the 1947 SEASON

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 3

ST. PETER'S Hall was filled with an appreciative and interested audience, on Thursday night, April 17, when the Leeton…

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Dance At Brungle

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 3

Tuesday night saw another of those sociable gatherings for which the [?] lage of Bruuglc is noted. This time the function was the animal effort in…

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Illabo C.w.a. Jubilee Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 2

The C.W.A. silver jubilee ball at Illabo on Friday night was an outstanding success, with visitors in attendance from all the surrounding districts…

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Bed Cross Ball at Faithfull Male Debutantes in Burlesque

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 2

The faithful branch of the Red Cross Society staged a most successful entertainment in the local hall on Wednesday evening of last week…

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At the Montreal Theatre Original Trio Reunited in New Hargrove Comedy

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 3

The three roll eking G.L.S of " See Here Prisate Hargrove which brought Robert Walker to stardom, are reunited in M.G.M,'s new sequel…

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Cazna Theatre To-night and Saturday “Tall in the Saddle”

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 2

Western adventure and romance is told id fast moving style in “TALL IN THE [?] starring John Wa[?] and Ella Raines, Wayne has the role…

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The Tumut and District Ex-Residents' Association First Dance of 1947 a Big Success £10 for Adelong Outpost Hospital

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 1

After four days of very showery weather, the above Association was extremely lucky that the weather took a…

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Darlington Point Splendid Concert by Children

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 1

Considerable talent was displayed by the juvenile population of the Piont in the concert they staged in the Shire Hall on Friday evening, 11th…

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Paul Robeson Concert Banned Albany (N.y.), Friday

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 April 1947 · page 3

Following the refusal of the Mayor of Peoria, for political and not color-bar reasons, to permit the famous negro…

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750 Attend Diggers Ball Seven Debs. Presented

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 2

THE Annual Diggers Ball,. held in the Dormitory Hall on Thursday night, was an outstanding success. Over 750 were present…

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Colourful Costumes at Juvenile Ball Infants' School Club's Annual Function

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 2

Many and varied were the cos[?] worn at the Infants School Club's annual juvenile ball which was held in the Criterion hall on Thursday…

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C.Y.M. Ball Next Friday Presentation of Debutantes To Visiting Bishop

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 3

The C.Y.M. Maytime Ball, to be held in the Dormitary Hall, Leeton, on Friday next, promises to be a very enjoyable and successful…

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Victory Lad-Concerto in Big Brisbane Double

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 6

BRISBANE, Monday: Sydney punters to-day coupled Victory Lad and Concerto for the Stradbroke Handicap and Brisbane Cup, each for £10,000. Newcastle galloper. Tamaroa, has arrived and was…

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Springdale Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 2

Members of the Springdale Church of England congregation staged a colorful revival of their annual-ball in the Springdale hall, when eight…

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School Notes Annual Secondary Dance

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 2

The secondary departments annual dance was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday, April 22. This year it took the form of a madhatter's dance, and…

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