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Southern Highlands · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

177 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 7 of 9

Empire Theatre. "It Could Happen to You."

The Southern Mail · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 3

The discovery by his wife of a murdered woman in the back of his car after he had returned home from a party puts Stewart Erwin in a…

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Empire Theatre

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 12 September 1939 · page 2

"Undercover Doctor" to be screened at the Empire Theatre, Bowral, on Wednesday and Thursday, is based on an actual case disclosed in J. Edgar…

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Avoca Hall. Re-opening Ball

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 12 September 1939 · page 2

There was a representative gathering at the ball held to mark the re-opening of the Avoca Hall after extensive renovations had been carried out…

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Empire Theatre. Shirley Temple in Technicolor

The Southern Mail · Friday 15 September 1939 · page 2

Shirley Temple has her first Technicolor production in Frances Hodgson Burnett's great classic, "The Little Princess," which will be screened at…

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Empire Theatre. "Union Pacific."

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 19 September 1939 · page 2

The building of the "Union Pacific" railroad, a feat which seventy years ago joined the Atlantic and Pacific with an iron band, cut the journey…

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District Railway Ambulance Awards Presented at Dance

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 19 September 1939 · page 2

Mack's Theatre Royal, Mosa Vale, presented an animated scene on Friday night when the third annual dance and presentation of awards of…

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Moss Vale Masonic Ball. Will Not Be Cancelled

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 19 September 1939 · page 3

Rumors that the Masonic Ball at Moss Vale had been cancelled owing to the possibility of the military forces requiring the hall are unfounded…

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Empire Theatre. "Wuthering Heights."

The Southern Mail · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 3

The screen version of the famous novel "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte will be screened at the Empire Theatre on Saturday, Monday and…

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Empire Theatre. Bright Comedy

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 3

A bright British comedy, "Let's Be Famous" will be screened at the Empire Theatre, Bowral, on Wednesday and Thursday nights. The story deals…

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Burrawang Annual Rifle Club Ball

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 2

The annual ball of the Burrawang Rifle Club is looked upon as one of the leading social events of the season, and the one held on Wednesday…

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Mittagong Band. Bright Prospects for Future

The Southern Mail · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 2

Thanks to the energy of Mr. F. Wilkinson, who has re-organised the Mittagong Town Band, it should have a rood future. After the departure of…

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Empire Theatre. New Continental Star in Spy Film

The Southern Mail · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 2

A new star, I[?] Miranda, who has long been a favorite throughout Europe, will be seen at the Empire Theatre, Bowral, on Saturday and…

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Empire Theatre. "Man of Conquest."

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 3

The life story of Sam Houston, a soldier of fortune, statesman and adventurer, who figured largely in American history during the…

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Bright Ball at Robertson. Successful Effort of W.V.S.

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 3

The members of the committee of the Robertson Women's Voluntary Services have reason to be proud of the success of the ball held in the…

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Empire Theatre. "Clouds Over Europe."

The Southern Mail · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 2

Packed with comedy and drama, "Clouds Over Europe," which will be screened at the Empire Theatre, Bowral, on Saturday and Monday…

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Hockey Season is Finished. Trophies Presented at Annual Ball

The Southern Mail · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 3

The annual presentation ball of the combined mens and women's Berrima District Hockey Associations was held in the Showground Pavilion, Moss…

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L.O.L. Birthday Dance. Keen Interest in Waltzing Competition

The Southern Mail · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 2

An old-time waltzing competition at the annual Birthday Dance of Bowral branch of the Loyal Orange Lodge in the School of Arts, on Saturday…

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Empire Theatre. Mid-week Program

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 2

On Wednesday and Thursday, "Sword of Honor," a fine fam built around the training of British officers at Sandhurst, will be shown at…

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Empire Theatre. "Only Angels Have Wings."

The Southern Mail · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 3

"Only Angela Have Wings" will be screened at the Empire Theatre, Bowral, on Saturday and Monday. Cary Grant and Jean Arthur,…

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Empire Theatre. "Elephants Never Forget."

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 2

Jean Parker, the streamlined brunette; June Lang, the glamorous blonde, and handsome James Ellison comprise the romantic trio whose…

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