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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1952

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Plaza Theatre "Marx Bros. at the Circus"

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 10 March 1952 · page 2

The Marx Bros, will be at the Plaza Theatre on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next, in their craziest wildest and most sides splitting…

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Band Euchre

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 March 1952 · page 2

Prize winners at the regular Saturday night euchre held in the Band Hall last Saturday night were: Ladies, Mrs. Hopley…

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Richards' Staff Ball

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 March 1952 · page 4

Last year's revival of Richards' Staff Ball will be remembered as an outstanding success, when the Ball, after a lapse of several…

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Batlow R.s.l. Ball

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 13 March 1952 · page 2

The Batlow sub-branch of the R.S.L. will conduct its annual ball in the Literary Institute. Batlow, tomorrow night. The…

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Plaza Theatre "Tarzan's Peril" on

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 13 March 1952 · page 2

Drama and adventure are in the African jungle story, "Tarzan's Peril," which features Lex Barker in the role of the famous ape-man, and…

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Montreal Theatre Attractions

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 3

Alan Ladd. who stare in "Branded," Paramount's outdoor adventure thriller now playing at the Montreal Theatre. Tumut…

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Major W.j. Lyon Visits Leeton Band

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 3

Following an invitation extended to him by Leeton District Band Board, Major W. J. Lyon, Victoria's foremost…

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Theatre Programmes "Convicted," To-night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 2

High tension drama within the prison walls is the key-note of "Convicted" which co-stars Glenn Ford and Broderick Crawford…

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Anzac Day Service in Roxy Theatre

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 6

At a meeting of the Leeton Sub-branch, R.S.L. last Friday night, it was decided to revert to the practice of…

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Annual Far West Concert a Success

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 2

Two young graduates of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music were outstanding performers at the concert conducted for the benefit of the Far West Children's Scheme in the Wonderland…

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C.c.y.m Basket Ball Club's Annual Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 March 1952 · page 3

The annual meeting of the C.C.Y.M. Basketball Club was held recently, and enthusiasm for the coming season was…

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Orchestra on

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 March 1952 · page 2

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra, on its first country tour for this year, will give two concerts in Wagga on Thursday, March 20, Other centres to be visited during the tour include…

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Plaza Theatre "Soldiers Three" Next

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 17 March 1952 · page 2

The adventures of three of the most hilarious army privates ever to play havoc with His Majesty's service are brought to the Plaza screen…

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Band Saturday Night Euchre

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 March 1952 · page 2

At the regular Saturday night euchre held in the, Band Hall the prize winners on Saturday last were: Ladies, Mrs. Markham…

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Jockey Club Ball

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 March 1952 · page 2

Should you intend going to the Jockey Club Ball on Saturday, April 5, you should secure your tickets now. Tickets are…

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"Let's Make An Opera" Large and representative audience greet novelty show at the Roxy Theatre Leeton, on March 13th

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 March 1952 · page 2

The average idea of an opera includes a "statuesque" soprano (the heroine), a handsome "silvery" tenor (the hero), an…

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St. Patrick's Concert

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 18 March 1952 · page 1

St. Patrick's Concert in the Memorial Hall, Lockhart tomorrow (Wednesday) promises to be true to the great tradition…

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Large Audience Applauds St. Patrick's Day Concert

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 March 1952 · page 3

A gay Irish atmosphere prevailed at St Joseph's Hall last night, when both schoolchildren and adult artists combined to give an enjoyable St. Patrick's Day concert. An audience of 400 people…

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Supper to Orchestra

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 March 1952 · page 2

Members of the Wagga School of Arts and the School of Arts Music club will entertain members of the Sydney…

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Symphony Concert Is Fare Well Balanced

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 March 1952 · page 2

The programme for tomorrow night's concert by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra is a balanced blend of the familiar and the not-too-familiar. Its most papular feature will be Rachmaninoff's First Con-…

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