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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1951

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Urana Pictures

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 2 January 1951 · page 4

As the two dumbest window washers who ever splashed water in a client's face, Bud Abbot and Lou Costello get mixed up in the…

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News From the Plains St. Francis Xaviers' School Concert and Prize Giving

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 2 January 1951 · page 8

The concert and display of work by the children of St. Francis Xavier's Convent School Urana, was yet another glowing…

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Old-time Dance

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 4 January 1951 · page 4

Friday night, 29th December, being warm and sultry, the soft drinks stall at the old-time dance in the Parish Hall was well patronised and…

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Brilliant Concert Concludes Narrandera Jubilee Celebrations

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 January 1951 · page 2

NARRANDERA, Wednesday: Narrandera's Commonwealth Jubilee Celebrations were concluded tonight when the Plaza Theatre was packed to capacity for John Joan's A.B.C. session, "I'll Pay That One,"…

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New Year Dance

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 5 January 1951 · page 2

The New Year dance commencing after midnight in the Red Cross Rooms attracted a crowded attendance, many visitors being…

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Busy Time for Pipe Band

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 January 1951 · page 8

The Leeton Pipe Band-is having its services much sought after. On Saturday last they were a "star" attraction at Wagga Wagga when they took…

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Own Wins First Test Toss. Ball Used After Three Overs

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 5 January 1951 · page 1

SYDNEY; England won the [?] and and batted in the third test [?] commenced in Sydney this [?]oon…

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Lt. General Sir Iven MacKay in Leeton Next Sunday Night Also First Battalion Band

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 January 1951 · page 2

A big treat is in store for the people of Leeton and district on Sunday night next, when a recital will be given by the First Battalion Band of the Royal Australian Regiment, comprising 28 members…

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Ashbridge News School Up “Breaking Up” Concert

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 5 January 1951 · page 1

This season the Ashbridge P. and C. decided that the harvest being late the district would be too busy to hold the usual School…

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Plaza Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 8 January 1951 · page 2

As from Saturday last the Plaza Theatre introduced changing the programme twice a week. The programme will be changed on…

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Commonwealth Jubilee Concert Capacity House on Wednesday Evening

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 8 January 1951 · page 2

The public of Narrandera and adjoining districts has evidently get themselves out for a couple or days' unstinted celebrations in connection…

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Stirring Recruiting Rally Attracted Large Attendance PROCESSION and Band Recital

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 January 1951 · page 2

Stirring scenes were witnessed in Leeton on Sunday night when the local recruiting campaign was launched by Lieut. General Sir Iven MacKay, K. B. E., C. M. G., D. S. O., V. D., State Director of Recruiting, and preceded by a procession along…

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Fireman Falls Through Theatre Roof Suffers Serious Injuries

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 9 January 1951 · page 1

BRISBANE, Tuesday.—A fireman was seriously injured when he fell through the roof of Sherwood picture theatre, while…

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The Plaza Theatre "Adam's Bib"

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 11 January 1951 · page 2

"Adam's Rib," a story of a district attorney and his lawyer-wife who take opposite sides in the trial of a woman who has shot her…

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Ganmain Pictures

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 12 January 1951 · page 2

Don’t miss Irving Berlins greatest show—“Easter Parade,” to-night and to-morrow. Next week-end “My Darling…

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"Captain China" at the Roxy Theatre

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 January 1951 · page 2

Action and thrills keynote "Captain China," Paramount's sea saga that opens to-night at the Roxy Theatre with a cast of six stars…

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Dramatic Shocks in "The Big Steal" Ravishing Blonde at Broadway Theatre

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 12 January 1951 · page 3

A trio of adventures at deadly cross-purposes provide melodramatic shock in "The Big Steal," the main attraction at…

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How Famous Orchestra Was Started Again

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 January 1951 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sunday: Sir John Harbirolli, conductor of the world-famous Halle Orchestra, tonight told of his work in…

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The Plaza Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 15 January 1951 · page 2

Charm and distinction feature "Enchantment," Samuel Goldwyn's newest screen masterpiece, Die main…

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Old-time Dance Further New Features

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 15 January 1951 · page 2

Although the night was stifling, there was the usual good roll up of patrons to the old-time dance in the Parish Hall last Friday night. The…

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