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Southern Highlands · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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£62 for W.V.S. Younger Set Holds Most Successful Ball

The Southern Mail · Friday 12 June 1942 · page 5

Members of the Younger Set of Bowral Women's Voluntary Service have every reason to be proud of the notable success which attended the…

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire To-night (Friday) Riders of the Timberline and Mystery Ship

The Southern Mail · Friday 12 June 1942 · page 3

The popular Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd) will be seen once more to-night (Friday) in "Riders of the Timberline," at the Empire Theatre,…

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P.c.a. Dance

The Southern Mail · Friday 19 June 1942 · page 5

The Annual Ball of Burrawang PCA was very successful, both socially and financially. The night was all that could be desired for dancing…

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire To-night (Friday) Sierra Sue and Mississippi Gambler

The Southern Mail · Friday 19 June 1942 · page 5

At the Empire Theatre, Bowral, to-night (Friday) a program of excitement and thrills will be presented. Gene Autry will be seen in "Sierra…

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Burrawang P.C.A. Ball

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 20 June 1942 · page 2

The annual ball of Barrawang Parents and Citizens Association was very successful, both socially and financially, The night was all that…

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Successful Dance

The Southern Mail · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 5

The Scottish Association's Dance at Bowral School of Arts on Saturday night was most successful and the Yugoslavie Guerrilla Forces Fund,…

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire To-night (Friday) Highway West and You're Telling Me

The Southern Mail · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 4

To-night (Friday), "Highway West," will be screened at the Empire Theatre, Bowral. Produced in smooth and slick fashion by Warner Bros.,…

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Dinna Forget Scotties' Ball To-night

The Southern Mail · Friday 3 July 1942 · page 3

Daneets are reminded that one of the most popular dances of the year (the Scotties Ball) will be held to-night (Friday) in Bowral School of Arts…

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire To-night (Friday) Freckles Comes Home and Bashful Bachelor

The Southern Mail · Friday 3 July 1942 · page 4

"Freckles Comes Home," to be screened at the Empire Theatre, Bowral, on Saturday and Monday, will give patrons a hearty laugh and…

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Bright Braw Night at Scotties' Ball Association Praised for Its Benevolence

The Southern Mail · Friday 10 July 1942 · page 2

Formally opening the eleventh annual ball of Bowral District Scottish Association, Mr. Bryee Beard. MBE spoke in highest praise of the good…

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire To-night (Friday) Dead Men Tell No Tales and Scattergood Rides High

The Southern Mail · Friday 10 July 1942 · page 4

An unashamed spine-chiller in which Emlyn Williams puts up a grand performance, effectively disproves the contention that it is necessary to…

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Milk Board Election MR. B. S. BALL

The Southern Mail · Friday 17 July 1942 · page 4

Mr. B. S. Ball, of Hambledon Hill, Singleton, advertises his candidature for the post of producers' representative on the Milk Board. In…

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire To-night (Friday) Law of the Jungle and Powder Town

The Southern Mail · Friday 17 July 1942 · page 4

To-night (Friday) the usual exciting program will be presented at the Empire Theatre, Bowral. "Law of the Jungle" is described…

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Successful Dance £30 FOR N.E.S. and School of Arts

The Southern Mail · Friday 24 July 1942 · page 5

The dance organised by Mrs. Arthur Pope and Mrs. Medlicott, assisted by NES Nurses and Canteen women, on Thursday night, was most successful…

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire To-night (Friday) You're in the Army Now and Confessions of Boston Blackie

The Southern Mail · Friday 24 July 1942 · page 4

Jimmy Durante, Phil Silvers and Jane Wyman star in the new picture, "You're in the Army Now," to be shown at the Empire Theatre,…

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Happy Dancers at Kangaloon Patriotic Society's Annual Ball

The Southern Mail · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 5

"The best night yet" was the verdict on Tuesday night when a large anil happy crowd enjoyed itself at the Kangaloon Patriotic Society's…

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire To-night (Friday) Come on Danger and Black Dragons

The Southern Mail · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 4

Tim Holt, in the role of Texas Ranger Jack Mason, when sent on a highly dangerous mission down Manzanita way, near the Texas border,…

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Soldiers' Concert at Bowral an Appreciation

The Southern Mail · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 5

Seldom have, Bowrallians been so heartily entertained as they were on Wednesday night. The superb concert party of the 1st Australian…

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire To-night (Friday) the Mayor of 44th STREET and Snuffy Smith, Yard Bird

The Southern Mail · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 4

"The Mayor of 44th Street" is a gangland melodrama played to a stunning climax amid the shifting lights and shadows of Broadway and…

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire To-night (Friday) Go West Young Lady and Tough As They Come

The Southern Mail · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 4

A custard pic is a better bandit-stopper than a blazing bullet. Upon that novel assumption, Columbia is said to have hung one of…

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