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Southern Highlands · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1943

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire Saturday and Monday My Sister Eileen and High Explosive My Sister Eileen

The Southern Mail · Friday 24 September 1943 · page 3

Colombia's "My Sister Eileen," based upon an uproarious stage success, is said to set a new high standard for laughter…

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire Saturday and Monday Reunion in France with Young and Beautiful, Shorts and News. Reunion in France

The Southern Mail · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 3

As a spoiled, pampered and petted Parisian society beauty who encounters the brutal realities of the Nazi invasion of France, Joan Crawford…

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire Saturday and Monday the Day Will Dawn and It's a Great Life with the Bumsteads the Day Will Dawn

The Southern Mail · Friday 8 October 1943 · page 3

Claimed to be the finest drama of all time, "The Day Will Dawn" features Deborah Kerr and Hugh Williams with an excellent supporting…

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Diggers' Ball Another Robertson Success

The Southern Mail · Friday 15 October 1943 · page 3

Robertson-Kangaloon Diggers scored another success with their annual ball on Monday night. The branch had done a good organising job and…

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire Saturday and Monday Rhythm on Ice and Alibi Rhythm on Ice

The Southern Mail · Friday 15 October 1943 · page 3

Flashing skates, whirling bodies streamlined for speed, plus the artistry of such screen favorites as Ellen Drew, Richard Denning, Vera Vague…

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire Saturday and Monday Wings and the Woman and Cowboy in Manhattan Amy Johnson's Life Story

The Southern Mail · Friday 22 October 1943 · page 3

Daring to bring the real story of Amy Johnson and Jim Mollison to the screen with all the triumph that marked their success, the romance…

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Successful Dance

The Southern Mail · Friday 29 October 1943 · page 2

Although the night was wet, the dance in aid of Kangaloon Hall fund was well attended and proved financially succesful. It was one of the…

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Patriotic Dance at Kangaloon

The Southern Mail · Friday 29 October 1943 · page 2

Yet another success was achieved by Kangaloon Patriotic Society on Tuesday night, when its dance drew a good crowd, including visitors from…

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Police Aid District Ambulance Most Successful Ball at Moss Vale

The Southern Mail · Friday 29 October 1943 · page 2

The roseate anticipations of the organisers of the Police Ball at Moss Vale were more than realised when well over five hundred patrons took…

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday for He and My Gal. Shorts, News. for Me and My Gal

The Southern Mail · Friday 29 October 1943 · page 3

Judy Garland and clever players of to-day audiences back to the glories of the vaudeville of yesterday in a vivid romance with the varieties…

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Red Cross Dance

The Southern Mail · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 2

Wednesday of last week was the night chosen for a dance at Bowral School of Arts, in aid of the Red Cross Society, which benefited by £33 13s. 3d…

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire Saturday and Monday First of the Few and Fall In! Story of the Spitfires

The Southern Mail · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 3

"First of the Few" is a biographical drama telling the engrossing story of later years in the life of R. J. Mitchell, immortal designer of the…

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire Saturday and Monday the Amazing Mrs. Holliday and Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event the Amazing Mrs. Holliday

The Southern Mail · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 3

Here is one of those rare movie experiences which can safely be described as "unforgettable." The perfect blending of potent story…

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Training Young Airmen Parade. Free Pictures

The Southern Mail · Friday 19 November 1943 · page 2

To-night (Friday) a parade by R.A.A.F., A.T.C. and Boy Scouts will be held in Bong Bong Street, Bowral, preparatory to the screening of air…

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire To-night (Friday) R.A.A.F. AND A.T.C. Films. Admission Free. Saturday and Monday Forever and a Day and Omaha Trail International News Forever and a Day

The Southern Mail · Friday 19 November 1943 · page 3

"Forever and a Day" has dozens of, stars adorning its cast. Nearly eighty luminaries and featured players are in the picture, which, aside from…

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Appeal for Cadets Free Pictures at Bowral

The Southern Mail · Friday 26 November 1943 · page 2

The Empire Theatre at Bowral, kindly lent by Mr. Lee, was filled by an enthusiastic audience on Friday night when pictures designed to…

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire Saturday and Monday Marriage on Ice and We Are the Marines Marriage on Ice

The Southern Mail · Friday 26 November 1943 · page 3

Hailed as one of the musical must sees of the season, "Marriage on Ice" boasts the same starring team that helped make "Sun Valley Serenade"…

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Popular Concert

The Southern Mail · Friday 26 November 1943 · page 2

On Tuesday next Miss Hauber will repeat the Hit Revue of 1943 at Bowral School of Arts, in aid of the Physical Culture Club…

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire Saturday and Monday Wednesday & Thursday Talk of the Town and Yanks, Ahoy! Talk of the Town

The Southern Mail · Friday 3 December 1943 · page 3

Columbia's new romantic comedy "Talk of the Town" stars Cary Grant, Jean Arthur and Ronald Colman. Irwin Shaw and Sidney Buchman…

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Pictures of the Week Screenings at the Empire Saturday and Monday Stand by for Action and Thumbs Up Stand by for Action

The Southern Mail · Friday 10 December 1943 · page 3

Battle and adventure on the high seas, the exploits of a gallant old destroyer and her crew on convoy duty under fire in the Pacific provide…

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