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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1953

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Plaza Theatre "The Blue Veil," Human Drama

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1953 · page 2

Jane Wyman in the role of a children's nurse who is devoted to a self-sacrificing career, heads to star roster presented by Wald-Krasna in…

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Cootamundra's Big Concert

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 9 February 1953 · page 2

This programme will be one of the best ever staged in Cootamundra, consisting of visiting celebrity artists, together…

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All-star jazz band in concert programme Top Liners Visit Leeton Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 February 1953 · page 1

Thursday next, February 12, will be a day to remember for Leeton jazz lovers. In the New Theatre in the Showgrounds, Leeton, on that night, Lee Gallagher's all-star "Cool Jazz Quintet" will be beating out the…

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CORRESPONDENCE When the band rotunda came into being (To the Editor)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 February 1953 · page 2

Sir.—With public opinion solidly against the scheme to destroy the band rotunda and the defacement of Chelmsford Place…

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Sunday night community concert Plenty of Talent at Dormitory Hall

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 February 1953 · page 2

The first of the Community Singing Concerts for the current fruit season, was held in the Dormitory Hall on…

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Steady flow of bookings for A.B.C. concerts

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 February 1953 · page 2

A steady flow of bookings for the International Celebrity Concert series to be held in Wagga soon has given the A.B.C. assurance that the concerts will be a success in Wagga…

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New Wagga Band Class Successful

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 February 1953 · page 2

Last Tuesday night at the City Band Hall saw the commencement of a strong class of 14 new bandsmen…

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Plaza Theatre Humphrey Bogart Stars in "The Enforcer"

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 12 February 1953 · page 1

Humphrey Bogart's new starring vehicle, "The Enforcer," a Warner Bros.'production, opens on Saturday next for two nights only at the Plaza…

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Band Euchre Winners

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 February 1953 · page 6

Following were the winners of the Euchre held in the Band Hall on Saturday last: Ladies: Mrs. Caunt 1st, Mrs…

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Church of England Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 February 1953 · page 2

The annual Church of England Ball has established standards social entertainment which make it one one of the outstanding…

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Correspondence Band Rotunda (To the Editor)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 February 1953 · page 2

Sir.—May I express, through your columns, ray complete agreement with the views already recorded by other ratepayers…

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Hostel Functions Excellent Attendance At Mid-week Dance

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 February 1953 · page 2

The Hostel Welfare Committee conducted a most enjoyable dance in the Dormitory Hall on Wednesday night. The…

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Plaza Theatre "Singin' in the Rain" on

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1953 · page 2

Newest husband-and-wife combination to hit the screen are Donald O'Connor and his wife, Gwen, who join hands in a comedy skit of…

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Leeton District Band

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 1

Members of the Board of Management and bandsmen of the Leeton District Band had a meeting on Sunday night, when…

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Theatre News Roxy To-night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 2

Marg and Gower Champion continue their brilliant musical and dance season at the Roxy to-night in their first starring film…

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Bellamy's Best Seller on Screen. Davis Cup Special at Broadway Theatre

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 18 February 1953 · page 3

Claimed to be even better than the novel itself "King's Row" will be presented at the Broadway Theatre to-night…

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Plaza Theatre "Submarine Command" Has Own "Lingo"

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 1

A member of a submarine crew is, of course, a sailor, but over and above that, he has a pride in his own branch of the Navy that he feels…

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Top Town Concert Successful Full Hall Witnessed Outstanding Show

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 2

If the Top Town Concert competition were to be judged on the standard of artists, and not on the number of votes…

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Band Euchre

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 1

The prize winners at the Band Euchre on Saturday night last were: Ladles, Mrs. Luhrs 1, Mrs Markham and Mrs. Shaw divide…

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At The Montreal Theatre "RAWHIDE"

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 3

Tyrone Power and Susan Hayward, just about tops among movie starring dues, head the c[?]st of the Western suspense drama…

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