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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1948

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At the Adelonia Theatre

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 2 January 1948 · page 5

It's murder, they said ! Yes, murder -- but it's fun to watch[?] Charles and his beautiful wife [?]solve the mystery in "The…

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Rio Theatre Attractions

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 6 January 1948 · page 2

"Tarzan and the Leopard Woman," Edgar Rice Burrough's newest melodrama screening at The Rio on Friday and Saturday, plunges Johnny…

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At the Adelonia Theatre New Action Drama

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 6 January 1948 · page 4

Bringing a new kind of outdoor drama to the screen, International Pictures' newest RKO Radio release, "Along Came Jones," co-stars Gary Cooper and…

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Missile Thrown Into a Dance Hall Man Dies From Injuries

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 6 January 1948 · page 1

John Scott, manager at Lae of New Guinea Goldfields Limited, died , at Lae on Saturday as a result of head Injuries received at a New Year's Eve…

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At The Montreal Theatre "Our Hearts Were Young and Gay"

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 6 January 1948 · page 6

The Paramount film which opens to-night at the Montreal Theatre, Tamut. co-starring Diana Lynn and Gail Russell, is just about the…

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Faithful Subsidised School Holds Its First Concert

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 6 January 1948 · page 8

The first concert ever held in connection with the Faithful School was staged in the Faithful Hall on December 17, and attracted a large…

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Correspondence Citizens' Band's Proposal (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1948 · page 2

Sir,—Would you kindly grant spate to allow us to nut the following matter before the public of Narandera? The Narandera Citizens Hand has…

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Cazna Theatre “Gallant Bess”

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 9 January 1948 · page 3

Anyone who loves horses will get a great kick out of the new M-G-M picture, “GALLANT BESS,” screening To-night and Saturday. Here…

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At The Montreal Theatre "Undercover Girl"

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 9 January 1948 · page 4

It's a ease of love, laughs and law' in Ann Southern's latest adventures as the irrepressible Maisie, unfolded morrow night on the Montreal screen…

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Ashbridge News School Concert and Prize Giving

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 9 January 1948 · page 2

On December 17 for their “break up” celebrations the Ashbridge school children gave a concert followed by a dance. Although harvest was in…

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New Uniforms for Band

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 January 1948 · page 1

THE Board of Directors of the Leeton District Band, at their meeting on Monday last, decided to place an order for new…

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Huge Crowd at Illabo Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1948 · page 2

The Illabo show pavilion proved inadequate for the crowd at the New Year's Eve Ball. Door takings totalled £105. Visitors were from Junee,…

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At the Montreal Theatre "Rhapsody in Blue"

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 13 January 1948 · page 4

"Rhapsody In Blue;" Warner Bros.' all-star musical romnace based on the life and music of George Gershwin, will have its Tumut premiere to-night at the…

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Nationalisation of Banking Debate Keen Interest in Next Saturday's Verbal Conflict W. F. SHEAHAN v. H. WHITTLE Montreal Theatre Engaged

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 13 January 1948 · page 1

All arrangements have been completed for the debate on the Nationalisation of the Trading Banks to take place in the Montreal Theatre, Tumut, on Saturday afternoon next…

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Faithful School Concert

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1948 · page 2

As a break-up function the Faithful subsedised school held its first concert in the hall on 17th December, and the large audience of…

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Lindwall "No Ball" Controversy

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1948 · page 6

SYDNEY, Thursday: Test bowler Ray Lindwall, central figure to the present storm of "no ball" controversy. believes he can rectify the…

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Cazna Theatre “The Dark Mirror”

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 16 January 1948 · page 2

If there is anything a dyed-in-the-wool actor or actress likes better than playing the hero, it’s playing the villain of the piece. Olivia de…

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At the Montreal Theatre "Suddenly Its Spring"

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 16 January 1948 · page 2

As welcome as the flowers of spring is the new attraction at tile Montreal Theatre. "Suddenly It's Spring." This newest Paramount arrival, which stats…

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Big Dance at Yanco. Next Friday Night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 January 1948 · page 2

ON Friday next everyone will be heading for Yanco on the free bus that leaves Lee ton at 8.15 p.m., their destination will be the…

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At The Montreal Theatre "The Rake's Progress"

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 20 January 1948 · page 3

Opening to-night at the Montreal Theatre is another grand film from the studios of J. Arthur Rank. It is "The Rake's Progress," starring Rex. Harrison…

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