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Southern Highlands · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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Masonic Ball at Bowral. Colorful Decorations

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 3

Long blue and white streamers radiating from a central hoop in which they formed a plaited pattern formed the major decorations at the annual…

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Empire Theatre. "Gone to the Dogs."

The Southern Mail · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 2

The brilliant Australian comedian, George Wallace, heads the cart of the latest Cinesound production, "Gone to the Dogs," which will be…

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Australian Pictures. What's Doing at Cinesound. Blondes or Brunettes ?

The Southern Mail · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 4

Two blondes and two brunettes have already been given screen tests at Cinesound Studios for the leading feminine role in " Dad Rudd, M.P."…

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Empire Theatre. "Good Girls Go to Paris."

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 24 October 1939 · page 2

A bright comedy, "Good Girls Go to Paris" with Melvyn Douglas and Joan Blondell in the stellar roles, will be screened at the Empire…

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Burrawang Catholic Ball. One of the Best of Recent Years

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 24 October 1939 · page 2

The annual Burrawang Catholic Ball held in the Burrawang Hall on Wednesday night was one of the most successful for years. The crowd,…

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Empire Theatre. "When To-morrow Comes."

The Southern Mail · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 3

Two popular screen stars, Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer, have the stellar, roles in "When To-morrow Comes." which will be screened at…

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Brief Mention. Glenquarry Dance

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 2

The Glenquarry Cricket Club will hold a dance in the Glenquarry Hall on Thursday night. Good music and an excellent supper will be provided…

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Empire Theatre. "Man About Town"

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 2

With Jack Benny providing comedy, Dorothy Lamour turri[?]g on the romance, Edward Arnold in an important role, and Binnie Barnes, Phil…

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Militia Helps Show Society. Successful Ball at Robertson

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 3

The action of the officers and men of the 4th Cavalry Field Ambulance and Hygienic Corps in organising a ball in aid of the Robertson Show…

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Empire Theatre. "Bachelor Mother."

The Southern Mail · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 2

How the kind-hearted impulse of a moment brings a flood of complications in its train is the experience faced by Ginger Rogers in the…

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Band Recital. Excellent Performance at Gib Lookout

The Southern Mail · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 2

The bright uniforms of the bandsmen and their highly polished instruments made a splash of color against a background of trees and grassy…

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Bowral Band is Appreciated. Letter From Wollongong Visitor

The Southern Mail · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 3

That the efforts of Bowral Association Band are appreciated by tourists to this district is shown by a letter received by the Drum Major…

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Empire Theatre

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 7 November 1939 · page 2

On Wednesday and Thursday next the Empire Theatre, Bowral, will screen "Hotel for Women," which features Elsa Maxwell "The world's…

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Benefit Dance. OVER £13 RAISED

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 7 November 1939 · page 2

A benefit dance and euchre party to raise funds to assist Mrs. Elsie Field, of Mittagong, who suffered a fractured thigh and is an inmate of…

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Brief Mention. Benefit Dance

The Southern Mail · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 2

The recent benefit dance at Mittagong in aid of Mrs. Elsie Field realised £13 10s. The expenditure was £5 13s. 6d., and the receipts…

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Band Picnic. Fun at Kangaroo Valley

The Southern Mail · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 2

Bowral Association Band in charge of Drum-Major Foley, made a picnic visit to Kangaroo Valley on Sunday. The trip was financed from the…

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Empire Theatre. "Second Fiddle."

The Southern Mail · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 3

Six new songs are featured in "Second Fiddle" which has Sonja Henie and Tyrone Power in the stellar roles, and will be screened at the…

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Empire Theatre. "Captain Fury."

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 2

A talented cast including Brian Ahearn, Victor McLagien, June Lang and Paul Lucas, was assembled for "Captain Fury," which will be…

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Empire Theatre. "Stanley and Living-stone."

The Southern Mail · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 3

The story of Henry Stanley, a newspaper reporter, who set out to find the missionary, Livingstone, in the heart of Africa, is told in…

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Empire Theatre. "Calling Dr. Kildare."

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 2

Lionel Barrymore, as the cantankerous but human old doctor, guides Lew Ayres through another tempestuous adventure in "Calling Dr…

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