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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Universal Pictures Revenue Up In Spite Of War

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 20

A cabled report from Universal Pictures Company of America (Incorporated), states that foreign film…

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Notes and News of 2Gb Army Concerts Are Popular

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 8

Uncle Frank Grose's concert from A.I.F. camps have proved tremendously popular with both listeners and the soldier participants themselves. Recently, there…

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N.z. Concert Haka

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 3

London, Tuesday.--The New Zealand unit at Aldershot gave a concert to-night, the programme including Maori songs and a haka.--…

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Band Competitions

The Propeller · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 1

In the annual band competitions at Sydney the Rockdale District Boys' Band secured third place with 157 points for the U.L.V.A. challenge cup…

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Dance Tonight

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 12

Mrs. A. Browning and her daughter, Miss Dorothy Browning, will entertain at a dance tonight at their home at Darling Point, in honor of the latter's…

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Dance at Costlereagh

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 6

A dance will be held by the Nepean Greyhound Owners' Association in the Castlereagh Hall on Saturday, February 3. Supper provided. Bill…

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Greyhound Association Dance

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 4

A dance promoted by Nepean Greyhound Owners' Association will be held in Castlereagh Hall next Saturday evening, 3rd inst. A free 'bus will run…

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After Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 12

Mr. Geoff. Lempriere will be host at an after-theatre supper party at Chez Bunny, Edgecliff, tonight. Among his guests will be several members of the…

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Graf Spee Hat-band

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 3

CAPTIVES. These British officers and seamen were held captive in the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee. They were rescued after the Admiral Graf Spee fled to Montevideo, and were returned to England. Captain Patrick Dove, of the…

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Penrith Band Annual Meeting

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 2

The annual meeting of Penrith Band was held in the Drill Hall, Henry Street, on Tuesday evening. Present were: Messrs J. R. Tipping…

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Green Valley Dance and Euchre

Liverpool News · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 2
Also in The Biz

The weekly dance and euchre party was held at the Progress Hall on Saturday last. The Rhythm Boys supplied the music, and Mr. D. Miller was the…

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Dance for A.i.f

Liverpool News · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 2

The first dance in aid of the members of the A.I.F. to be held in Liverpool takes place on Friday night, February 23. This dance, which is held under the auspices…

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Pictures of Moonee Valley Races

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 21

FINISH—WILLIAM REID STAKES, 6f.—MAGIC CIRCLE 1, AURIE'S STAR 2, KANURI 3. Time, 1.13 AFTER ROUNDING TURN—TWEEDSIDE HANDICAP (2nd Div.), 6f. FINISH—TWEEDSIDE HANDICAP (2nd Div.), 6f.—NUBIAN PRINCE 1, CROUMOUR 2, MENKAURA 3. Time, 1.15[?] AFTER ROUNDING TURN—CALDERMEADE HANDICAP, l[?]m…

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Pictures of Moonee Valley Races

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 20

AFTER ROUNDING TURN—NIDDRIE HANDICAP, 5f. FINISH—NIDDRIE HANDICAP, 5f.—LINKBOY 1, HAPPINESS 2, JUMA 3. Time, 1.2[?] AFTER ROUNDING TURN—TWEEDSIDE HANDICAP (1st Div.), 6f. FINISH—TWEEDSIDE HANDICAP (1st Div.), 6f.—LORD WALLA 1, DAVID INNES 2, MOLLIE CON 3. Time. 1.14[?]…

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Nursing Division Benefit Merrymakers' Club Dance

The Biz · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 4

Notwiithstanding the beawave connditions there was a very good attendance at the Lansdowne School of Arts on Saturday night. when the Cabra-Vale…

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Leap Year Dance Leaps Over Record

Liverpool News · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 4

Liverpool Town Hall was again the venue for over 300 dancers last Saturday night, when the first Leap Year dance in Liverpool was held. The Night Owls'…

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2Nd A.i.f. Benefit Dance

Liverpool News · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 4

A benefit dance, in aid of the 2nd A.I. F., Ingleburn Camp Comforts Fund, was held in the Liverpool Town Hall on Thursday, January 25. Right from the…

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Nepean Theatre Talkies "Hollywood Cavalcade"

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 8

Filmed in beautiful colour, this picture will screen at the Nepean this Saturday and Monday, February 3 and 5, and stars Alice Faye and Don…

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2 Nd A.I.F. Benefit Dance

The Biz · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 8

A benefit dance. In aid of the 2nd A.I. F.,Ingleburn Camp Comforts fund, was held in the Liverpool Town Hall on Thursday. January 25. Right from the…

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