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Southern Highlands · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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Empire Theatre. Bobby Breen

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 3 January 1939 · page 2

More tuneful and entertaining than any Bobby Breen vehicle is the eleven-year-old singer's "Breaking the Ice," to be screened at the Empire…

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Avoca Community Society Dance

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 4 January 1939 · page 2

A highly successful dance was held iu the Avoca Hall on Boxing Night, under tho auspices of the Avoca Community Advancement…

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Empire Theatre. Woman Against Woman

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 2

The age-old triangle of a man and two women still finds novel and up-to-the-minute treatment in "Woman Against Woman," to be screened at…

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Successful Dance. Mittagong Swimming Club

The Southern Mail · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the Swimming Club dance held in Mittagong School of Aria on 2nd January. Parry's Band was in good…

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Australian Pictures. Famed Comedian to Star for Cinesound

The Southern Mail · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 6

Will Mahoney, internationally famed comedian, currently touring Australasia, will star in an Australian made picture before he returns to…

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Mac Nathan's Pictures. Unique Collection

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 4

Something quite different in moving pictures will be seen at Bowral School of Arta on Thursday, when Mr. Mac Nathan will screen…

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Empire Theatre. Entertaining Films

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 4

Luise Rainer, only star ever to be accorded two Academy Awards, proves her unqualified right to the honor as "Froufrou" Brigard in…

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Bowral Band. Successful Year

The Southern Mail · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 4

One of the most commendable features of the year's operation of the Bowral Band which was revealed at the annual meeting last week was…

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Empire Theatre. Shirley Temple of Broadway

The Southern Mail · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 3

Shirley Temple will be seen in "Little Mira Broadway" at the Empire Theatre, Bowral, on Saturday and Monday. The story is all about…

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Empire Theatre. "The Mad Miss Manton."

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 3

A hectic romance between an impetuous heiress and a newspaperman blossoms in the shadow of a murder mystery in " The Had Miss Manton,"…

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Empire Theatre. "The Shopworn Angel."

The Southern Mail · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 2

Margaret Sullvan makes her debut as a singing star in "The Shopworn Angel," to be screened at the Empire Theatre, Bowral, on Saturday and…

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Sporting Bodies. Combined Dance for Fire Relief

The Southern Mail · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 3

A meeting of the combined sporting and social bodies of Bowral was held in the Town Hall on Monday night to consider what steps should…

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Mac Nathan's Pictures. the Thrills of Big Fishing

The Southern Mail · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 2

The pictures shown by Mr. Mac. Nathan at Bowral School of Arts last week were more than entertainment —they indicated that in Australia…

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Empire Theatre. "Men with Wings."

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 3

A story of a woman in love faced with the choice between two heroes of the air—one, a courageous farvisioned builder of planes, the other…

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For the Fires Relief Fund. Big Dance at Mittagong

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 2

Mittagong's great effort for the Fires Relief Fund is fixed for Thursday next, when a dance will be held in Stevenson's Theatre. Parry's…

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Empire Theatre. "Submarine Patrol."

The Southern Mail · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 5

The methods used by the British authorities to keep the Atlantic sea lane free from submarines during the Great War are used as the basis of…

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Fire Relief Dance. Sixty Pounds Raised

The Southern Mail · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 2

As a result of the efforts of the combined sporting and social bodies of Bowral it is anticipated that the sum of £60 will be handed to the…

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Band Subsidy Grant of £50

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 2

At the meeting of Bowral Council on Wednesday night Bowral Association Bend wrote asking for a subsidy and pointing out the benefit of…

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Empire Theatre. "Peg O'my Heart."

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 3

The bright and humorous story of an Irish girl transported from her home into rich surroundings where she is always doing the wrong thing…

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Empire Theatre. Bright British Comedy

The Southern Mail · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 2

The talented British comedian, George Formby, will be seen at the Empire Theatre on Saturday and Monday nights in " It's In The Air."…

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