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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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Joy Unconfined. Sailors and Soldiers Dance

The Nowra Leader · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 1

Expectations of the joy to be had at the 1989 Nowra Diggers' Ball, run high. If the prophecies of the Diggers themselves are fulfilled, it will…

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Kangaroo Valley Euchre Part Y and Dance

The Nowra Leader · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 1

A very successful holiday night dance was held by the K.V, Parents & Citizens' Association at the School of Arts on Saturday night last week,…

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At the King's. Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 26 June 1939 · page 2

“The Cowboy and the Lady which heads the present bill at the King’s, is a first class show all thought its humour is rich and clever while the…

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Bemboka. Successful Church of England Ball

The Bega District News · Monday 26 June 1939 · page 2

The annual Church of England ball at Bemboka took place -on Wednesday night last and was highly successful The secretaries, Mrs…

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Bomaderry Bush Dance

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 28 June 1939 · page 14

As promised in last issue, patrons certainly were given their money’s worth at the above function, held last Saturday night. Each of these…

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Roxy Theatre

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 28 June 1939 · page 16

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” one of literature’s most shocking, spinechilling mystery stories and the…

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Roxy Theatre, Nowra

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 June 1939 · page 6

That matchless sleuth. Sherlock Holmes, is brought to vivid life on the screen of the Roxy Theatre, Nowra to-night, by the distinguished…

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Brilliant Social Success Golf Ball At Gerringong The Supper a Feature

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 June 1939 · page 5

A brilliant social success was achieved by the members and associates of the Gerringong Golf Club at…

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Theatre News

The Nowra Leader · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 10

"When Mohammed cannot go to the mountain, the mountain must be brought to Mohammed" and so Republic Studios became a miniature…

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The Diggers' Ball

The Nowra Leader · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 4

Preparations for the 1939 Nowra Diggers' Ball are well advanced. The function will be officially opened by Major Blair Wark, V.C., D.S.O., a…

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Bega Catholic Ball the Dresses

The Bega District News · Monday 3 July 1939 · page 2

The following were amongst the ladies present at the Catholic ball in Bega last Wednesday night:— Mrs F. Zingel, Mayoress, black…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 3 July 1939 · page 2

Marlene Dietrich and Robert Donat, one of the most glamorous romantic teams ID screen history, come to the King’s Theatre on…

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Roxy Theatre

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 5 July 1939 · page 4

Elisabeth Bergner has the greatest part—or parts, for she appears in a dual role—of her career in “Stolen Life,” which her husband, Dr. Paul…

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Roxy Theatre, Nowra

The South Coast Register · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 2

The entire world knows that of all the truly great dramatic actresses that the screen has brought to the picture-goers all nations, Elizabeth…

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Agricultural Ball Finalising Arrangements

The South Coast Register · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 1

A meeting of ladies and members of the Ball Committee was held at the council chambers on Friday night last, with the president (Mr. S. N…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 5

In addition to the five popular and classical numbers which Deanna Durban sings in Universal’s “That Certain Age” commencing at the King’s…

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Church of England Ball, Candelos Annual Function

The Bega District News · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 5

Candelo Town Hall was filled to overflowing last night for the ball organised by the Women’s Guild in aid of the Church of England funds…

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Kangaroo Valley Celebrates Winning of Shoalhaven Cricket Competition Highly Successful Premiership Ball

The South Coast Register · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 5

After trying valiantly for fifteen years—they had been runners-up on numerous occasions—the Kangaroo Valley Cricket Club won the…

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Theatre News

The Nowra Leader · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 2

There's "Trouble Brewing" for "detective" Formby, and a real treat in store for patrons of the Roxy Theatre to-night and to-morrow night…

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The Diggers' Juvenile Ball

The Nowra Leader · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 5

"All the World and His Wife" knows about the 1939 Diggers' Ball, to be held at the School of Arts on Thursday night of next week. That…

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