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Southern Highlands · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

212 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 6 of 11

Empire Theatre. "It All Came True."

The Southern Mail · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 2

The story of four aged boarders residing in an old-fashioned boarding house whose everday lives are upset when an American gangster…

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Aid for Orphanages. Large Attendance at Catholic Dance

The Southern Mail · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 2

A euchre party and dance organised by Mrs. J. Cummins and Mrs. E. J. Delaney, in aid of Catholic orphan, ages, attracted one hundred and…

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Empire Theatre. Millionaire Playboy

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 3

One of America's best known comedians, Joe Penner, shares the lead with Linda Hayes in "Millionaire Playboy," which will be screened at…

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Robertson Pictures. Fonda Fond of Barber Chair

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 4

The first move Henry Fonda made the minute he was sure there weren't to be any further retakes on Darryl F. Zanuck's Technicolor production…

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Bowral Choral Society's Concert Aid for War Funds

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 3

Bowral Choral Society hat been fortunate in securing the service of some excellent artists for its concert on Saturday next in aid of the Lord…

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War Affects Dance Attendances. Report of Scottish Association Secretary

The Southern Mail · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 6

In the report made by the secretary (Mr. W. A. Gold) to the annual meeting of members of the Scottish Association on Thursday night, reference…

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" Grapes of Wrath " at the Empire Theatre This Week-end

The Southern Mail · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 4

One of the most successful books of this year of best sellers was "Grapes of Wrath," in which John Steinbeck told the story of American…

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Choral Society to Help War Funds. Varied Program at Big Concert

The Southern Mail · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 2

The big concert to be held in the School of Arts, Bowral, on Saturday night, under the auspices of Bowral Choral Society, will provide a…

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empire Theatre. "A Star Is Born."

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 2 July 1940 · page 2

Picture fans will be afforded the opportunity at the Empire Theatre, Bowral, on Wednesday and Thursday nights of seeing the inside…

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Choral Society's Great Concert. Over Thirsty Pounds Raised

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 2 July 1940 · page 2

A large and appreciative audience gave unstinted applause to a varied concert program, given by Bowral Choral Society with the aid of sydney…

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Berrima School's good Effort. Sixpenny Concert Brings Seven Pounds

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 2 July 1940 · page 2

The children of Berrima School recently decided to hold a sixpenny concert in aid of war funds in the school of Arts Hall. They refused…

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Empire Theatre. "The Stars Look Down"

The Southern Mail · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 2

On Saturday and Monday nights "The Stars Look Down" will be screened at the Empire Theatre, It is the Screep Version of the book by…

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Robertson Pictures. Even G-man Barred From "Nazi Spy" Set

The Southern Mail · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 2

If you think the Warner Bros. Studio was kidding when it announced that the "Confessions of a Nazi Spy" set would be closed to all but persons…

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Empire Theatre

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 3

The story of "Buck Benny Rides Again," To be Screened at the empire Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday nights, starts with Jack and his…

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Robertson Pictures. "The Dawn Patrol"

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 2

Errol Flynn, after finishing his starring role in "The Dawn Patrol," which is coming to the Robertson Pictures on Saturday, 13th July, rested…

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Soccer Ball for A.i.f

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 2

At halftime at the soccer match at Loseby Park, Bowral, On Sunday, Mr. H.S. Lamond, On behalf of the subscribers,…

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Empire Theatre "French Without Tears."

The Southern Mail · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 4

With a dispute over the occupancy of a room in a school, where French is the only subject taught, as the starting point, "French Without…

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Beautiful Travel Pictures. Aid for Bowral Women's Voluntary Services

The Southern Mail · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 2

Residents of Bowral and surrounding districts will shortly be afforded an opportunity of seeing a most interesting travel picture. The film was…

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Win-the-War Dance at Bowral. Scottish Association Helps Funds

The Southern Mail · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 2

A Win-the-War Dance and Card Party will be held in the School of Arts, Bowral. under the auspices of the Scottish Association, on Saturday…

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Variety Concert. Football Club Helps Ambulance

The Southern Mail · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 3

A variety concert organised by Bowral Football Club in aid of the Berrima District Ambulance will be held in the School of Arts on Tuesday…

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