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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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Roxy Theatre

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 7 June 1939 · page 9

Constance Bennett, the glamorous blonde, who proved herself a first-rate comedienne in last year’s “Topper” and “Merrily We Live,” returns to the…

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Nowra Catholic Ball To-night (Wednesday)

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 7 June 1939 · page 5

Although we have had many happy evenings in the Nowra School of Arts, none will come up to the special programme arranged for this year’s…

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Roxy Theatre, Nowra

The South Coast Register · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 4

Presenting two of Hollywood’s latest potential stars, an evening of top-notch entertainment is on view at the Roxy Theatre, Nowra, on…

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At the King’sTheatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 5

“Yellow Jack,” heading the current bill at the King’s, is an entertaining record of medical history in fighting the dreaded yellow fever. It…

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Pretty Presentation of “Debs” At Annual Nowra Catholic Ball Enjoyable Evening ... Successful Function

The South Coast Register · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 5

The annual Nowra Catholic Ball, which was held in the School of Arts last night, was again an outstanding…

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Catholic Ball

The Nowra Leader · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 7

Mostly the success of a function socially and financially, depends on its organisation. In reviewing the wonderful success of the annual ball…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 12 June 1939 · page 2

The present programme being screened at the King’s presents an interesting contrast from the open prairie to the music halls of…

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Annual Catholic Ball Successful and Spectacular Function

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 14 June 1939 · page 9

Music, mirth, and melody were the order of the Catholic ball, held at the School of Arts on Wednesday last. Unavoidably late, Simpson's…

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The Salvation Army Visit of Wollongong Band Presentation of New Drum

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 14 June 1939 · page 11

On their way to Nowra on Sunday morning last, the Wollongong Salvation Army Band stayed at Berry for some time and entertained the people…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The South Coast Register · Thursday 15 June 1939 · page 2

Though the attendance at the euchre party and dance in the Berry School of Arts last night was not so large as might have been expected…

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Roxy Theatre, Nowra

The South Coast Register · Thursday 15 June 1939 · page 4

“The Oklahoma Kid,” Warner Bros, stirring cavalcade of America’s westward march, starring James Cagney, will be screened at the Roxy…

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Candelo Catholic Ball. Record Success

The Bega District News · Thursday 15 June 1939 · page 4

The largest gathering seen in Candelo town hall since the opening night a few years ago assembled for the annual Catholic ball last night…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 15 June 1939 · page 4

The current screening at the King’s promises a well measured mixture of music, mirth, and mystery. In “It’s In the Air,” George…

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Theatre News

The Nowra Leader · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 4

What would you do if your best friend were framed for murder by one of the biggest crooks in town? Would you go to his aid, even at the…

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Candelo R. C. Ball. the Dresses

The Bega District News · Monday 19 June 1939 · page 2

Miss. M. Plowright, mauve embroidered sheer. Miss Joyce Plumb, blue figured faconne. Mrs Enc Glenn: black [?] velvet. Mrs H. Went,…

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Bomaderry Bush Dance

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 21 June 1939 · page 15

A link with the past seems to be the motif of the dance planned for next Saturday night at Bomaderry hall. This is the “Bush Dance” being…

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Roxy Theatre “Yes, My Darling Daughter”

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 21 June 1939 · page 3

Priscilla Lane and Jeffrey Lynn for charm and Roland Young. May Robson Fay Bainter, Genevieve Tobin and Ian Hunter for laughs—that’s the…

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Roxy Theatre, Nowra

The South Coast Register · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 4

Boasting one of the greatest comedy casts ever assembled, “Yes, My Darling Daughter,” the Warner Bros, screen adaptation of the successful…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 5

This week the King’s Theatre installed the very latest addition in theatre equipment to render a quicker service to the public. This…

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Theatre News

The Nowra Leader · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 9

Daryl F. Zanuck's production, "Jesse James," the 20th Century-Fox Technicolor epic of the life and times of the most colorful outlaw who ever…

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