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Southern Highlands · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Empire Theatre. "Susannah of the Mounties."

The Southern Mail · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 3

A stirring story of the efforts of the Canadian Mounted Police to control savage Indian hordes during the construction of the railways in…

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Empire Pictures. "Viennese Nights."

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 2

Beautiful music is a feature of " Viennese Nights," which will be revived at the Empire Theatre, Bowral, on Wednesday and Thursday…

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Grand Catholic Ball Ugly Man Crowning

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 2

Be among the happy throng of dancers by going along to the Grand Catholic Ball, being held in Mack's Theatre on Friday night, and the…

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Empire Theatre. "Rulers of the Sea."

The Southern Mail · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 3

A great story of the sea, that of the triumph of steam over sail, will be shown at the Empire Theatre on Saturday and Monday nights, when…

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Empire Theatre. Laurel and Hardy

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 2

On Wednesday and Thursday nights, "Champ at Oxford" will be screened at the Empire Theatre with Stan. Laurel and Oliver Hardy in the…

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Grand Catholic Ball Mr. E. Benardos Wins "Ugly-Man" Competition

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 2

Dancers who came from near and far to attend the Graud Catholic Ball held in Mack's Theatre on Friday night last, thoroughly…

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Robertson Pictures

The Southern Mail · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

Take the word of Dorothy Lamour, its still an ill wind that blows nobody good. Dorothy says that the daily beatings she had to take from 90…

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Empire Theatre

The Southern Mail · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

At the Empire Theatre, Bowral, on Saturday and Monday nights, "The Star Maker," featuring Bing Crosby and Louise Campbell, will be…

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Special Feature at Empire Theatre. Color Picture of Berrima District

The Southern Mail · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

A special treat for the public of the Berrima District will be offered at the Saturday afternoon and Saturday night sessions at the Empire…

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Sports Club Dance Successful Function

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 2

What is recognised as one of the principal social events at Burrawang, the Sports Club Ball, was brought to a successful conclusion on…

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Empire Theatre. "Elizabeth and Essex."

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 3

Bette Davis and Enrol Flynn are co-starred in the title roles of " The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex," the new Warner Bros…

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Robertson Pictures

The Southern Mail · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 3

The familiar habit of milady's fashions repeating themselves every so often made the colorful cafe set of post-war America seen in one…

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Empire Theatre. "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington."

The Southern Mail · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 3

The story of a, young man who is catapulted into the position of a senator in the United States Parliament is told in the picture " Mr. Smith…

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Empire Theatre

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 3

Michael Redgrave, Paul Lukas, Sally Lucas and Patricia Roc head the cast of " A Window in London" which will be screened at the Empire…

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Robertson Pictures

The Southern Mail · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4

Bert Bailey's beard, grown in such glorious profusion for "On Our Selection," has remained with him for the seven years since the film was…

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Empire Theatre. Hollywood Cavalcade

The Southern Mail · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 3

The romance of Hollywood, from bathing beauties to world premieres, will be seen at the Empire Theatre, Bowral, on Saturday and Monday…

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Empire Theatre. Murder Mystery

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 3

Another of the series of pictures featuring Inspector Hornleigh will be screened at the Empire Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday nights…

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Empire Theatre

The Southern Mail · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 3

On Saturday and Monday nights, "On the Night of the Fire" will be screened. The story deals with a man who commits a robbery and is forced…

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Death of Mr. A. J. Ball

The Southern Mail · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 2

Mr. Arthur James Ball, who died in Sydney last week, was a noted journalist, and was well known in this district He was seventy-four…

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Presentation Dance. Soccer Clubs Celebrate

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 2

The trophies won in the competition conducted by the Berrima District Soccer Association last season were presented at a social in…

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