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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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Dance at Rooty Hill

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 4

A very successful dance was held in the Rooty Hill Church Hall on Monday, 6th February, organised by members of the Rooty Hill Presbyterian…

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Fairfield West Progress Dance

The Biz · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 5

The popularity of the dances organised by Fairfield West Progress Association, in the King's Hail, was very much in evidence last Saturday night, when…

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Show Dance Wonderful Success

Liverpool News · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 4

The dance organised by Mr. and Mrs. Jack O'Neill in aid of Liverpool A.H. & I. Society, on Saturday, at Liverpool Town Hall, was ah outstanding success. It was…

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Daily News In Pictures

Daily News · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 3

INVADERS: The center of the city their objective. The first insurgent vanguard rush through Barcelona following Franco's Capture. VICTIM: In the wake of Franco's advancing fighters a badly wounded young soldier is supported by a comrade…

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Ambulance Dance Successful Fairfield Function

The Biz · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 3

Once again the St. John Ambulance had to put the "house full" sign out when 200 had been admitted to their monthly dance in the School of Arts, Fairfield,…

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Carnival Dance at Mt. Druitt

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 5

The Blue Wren Club, of Mt. Druitt. held a most successful dance carnival last Friday night. The fun lasted till 2 a.m., when all departed with one…

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Liverpool Show Dance Wonderful Success

The Biz · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 8

The dance organised by Mr. and Mrs. Jack O'Neill in aid of Liverpool A.H. & I. Society, on Saturday, at Liverpool Town Hall, was an outstanding success. It was…

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It's a 'Tough' Dance London

The Sun · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 5

The Dartmouth Corporation has banned the Lambeth Walk's popular rival, the Palais Glide, "because of the strains on the…

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Record Margin In Open Golf Four-Ball

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 27

J. Minjoy (16) and R. Watson (18) won the Oatlands Golf Club's open four-ball by a record margin yesterday…

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St. Patrick's Day Celebrations. Irish National Dance Committee

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 21

Sir,—At the last meeting of the above committee at St. Mary's Cathedral Chapter Hall, it was decided that those who wished to make suggestions regarding St. should write immediately to the secretary. Any alterations to last year's programme and regulations governing the competition will be finally dealt with at next meeting…

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Showboat Carnival Dance. For Catholic Youth of Sydney

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 23

The traditional carnival spirit will be reviver! this year on board the now 3-deck Showboat "Kalang," on Tuesday. 21st February next, when the Antonian…

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Nepean Theatre Talkies "Adventures of Tom Sawyer"

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 8

Filmed in glorious colour. Mark Twain's most beloved story, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." will screen at the Nepean this Friday, Saturday,…

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Gunner's 100 In 85 Minutes Badcock First Ball

Referee · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 17

RAY GUNNER, one of the most promising colts, recorded the fastest century for the season. Following two successive three-figure scores for…

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Two Great Pictures at the Crescent "Girl of the Golden West."

The Biz · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 10

Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy are co-starred in singing roles in "The Girl of the Golden West." at the Crescent this Saturday. Monday and Tuesday,…

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Leger and Post Pictures At Ascot Approaching the Leger — Ascot Handicap, 1 Mile

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 15

FINISH — ASCOT HANDICAP, 1 Mile. APPROACHING THE LEGER — FOURTEEN-TWO HANDICAP, 7 Furs. FINISH — FOURTEEN-TWO HANDICAP, 7 Furs. APPROACHING THE LEGER — PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP, 9 Furs. 50 Yds…

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Leger and Post Pictures at Ascot Approaching the Leger — Novice Handicap, 1 Mile

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 10

FINISH — NOVICE HANDICAP, 1 Mile. APPROACHING THE LEGER — JUMPERS' FLAT RACE, 6 Furs. FINISH — JUMPERS' FLAT RACE, 6 Furs. APPROACHING THE LEGER — FLYING HANDICAP, 6 Furs…

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Social and Personal. Sir Ralph Verney's Son Engaged.—Debutantes at Matrons' Ball.— Country People in Town.— Cocktail and Dinner Parties. London Engagement

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 21

The engagement is announced in London of Miss Jeanie Lucinda Musgrave, only daughter of the late Major Herbert Musgrave and of Mrs. Musgrave, of St. Leonard's Terrace,…

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The Royal and Ancient Game in Review Don't Mix Your Shafts— And Keep Your Eye On A Spot On The Ball

Referee · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 18

SAYS A. H. PADGHAM, a former British Open champion, who still knows how to hit them:— THE average golfer appears to experience more trouble with the…

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Local and General Castlereagh Concert

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 4

A concert will be held in the Castlerengh Council Hall on Saturday, 18th February, in aid of Christ Church…

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Planning Orchestral Concert Season

The Sun · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 32

"OUR object is to interest Sydney people in orchestral music, to make the public here orchestra conscious," said Lady Gordon this…

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