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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1951

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Ganmain St. Patrick’s Debutante Ball Opened by Bishop of Wagga a Really Wonderful Evening

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 16 March 1951 · page 4

The Most, Rev. F. A Henschke D.D. Bishop of Wagga performed the opening ceremony of the annual St. Patrick’s Ball at Ganmain…

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Buck Watch Band Should Draw Big Crowd

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 March 1951 · page 2

A record crowd is expected to attend the recital to be given by the Black Watch Band at the Wagga Showground on Friday…

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Mr. Charles Ball

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1951 · page 2

The death occurred at the Wagga Base Hospital on Saturday evening of a very old resident, Mr. Charles Ball, of 6…

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The Plaza Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1951 · page 2

The Berlin Airlift serves as on authentic background for a lastmoving comedy-drama about two Yanks abroad in "The Big Lift," the…

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Wagga Band Performs at Migrant Centre

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1951 · page 2

The Wagga City Band yesterday afternoon presented a two-hour programme at the Uranquinty Migrant Centre, before a…

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Orphan Takes Place of Dead Son. Best Seller Story Comes to Broadway Theatre

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 19 March 1951 · page 2

Adapted from Norman Collins' best-selling novel, which has broken records throughout the world. "London Belongs to Me," which…

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St. Pat's Ball

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1951 · page 8

The St. Pat's Cabaret Ball, held on Friday night, was "a cracker." Over 400 people attended from all parts of the district to take part…

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Rio Theatre News

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1951 · page 1

Picture show patrons are reminded that "Shaggy," a Paramount picture in Cinecolor, will be the main feature at The Rio,…

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Funeral Mr. Charles Ball

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1951 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. Charles Ball, of 6 Wells Street, North Wagga, whose death occurred on Saturday evening at…

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Thieves Ransack Theatre Office

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday — Thieves ransacked the office of the De Luxe Theatre, Pittwater road, Collaroy, early this…

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Broadway Theatre Easter Attractions Programmes Offer a Galaxy of Talent

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 6

Brief synopsis of special Easter programmes at the Broadway Theatre: On Thursday and again at…

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Thieves Ransack Picture Theatre. Loss Not Yet Ascertained In Sydney Robbery

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 8

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Thieves ransacked the office of the De Luke Theatre, Pittwater Road, Collaroy, early this morning…

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Plaza Theatre Wednesday's Programme

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 2

Wit Joel MeCrea as Wes McQueen, one of the American west's nost notorious outlaws, and Virginia Mayo. playing "Colorado" Carson,…

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Ganmain C.w.a. Ball

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 5

A wonderful time is assured patrons at the Ganmain C.W.A. Debutante Ball on Wednesday night. The presentation of…

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Black Watch Band Plays in Wagga Tomorrow

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 2

The appearance of the famous Black Watch Band at Wagga Showground tomorrow night is expected to provide one of the…

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The Plaza Theatre Easter Programmes

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 4

"The Yellow Cab Man," showing al the Plaza Theatre on Saturday evening and at Saturday matinee, is said to be the funniest Red Skelton…

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Eastern Command Band not coming Bitter Disappointment to Festival Committee

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 2

Great disappointment was expressed at the meeting of the Jubilee Committee on Monday night last, when a letter was…

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Record Crowd of 10,000 Hears Playing of Famous Scottish Band

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1951 · page 2

Under a full Easter moon, a crowd of 10,000 people crammed the grandstands, lawns and adjoining areas at the Wagga Showground last night to hear the Blade Watch Band present a brilliant programme. It was die greatest crowd that has ever attended a night function at the…

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Black Watch Band to Play at Sydney Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 26 March 1951 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday: On Tuesday night the Jubilee Royal Show will wind up with the appearance on the main oval of…

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Plaza Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 29 March 1951 · page 2

A riotous blend of music, comedy, and romance, Paramount's "Riding High," which will be at the Plaza theatre on Saturday, Monday, and…

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