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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

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Red Cross Dance, Castlereagh

Nepean Times · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 4

A dance will be held in Castlereagh Hall on Saturday, February 22, in aid cf Junior Red Cross Society. Nepean Orchestra will supply the music…

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Cabramatta Catholic Club Monthly Dance

The Biz · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 4

Despite the hot weather last Saturday night. joy-makers from Cabramatta and surrounding district flocked to the Lansdowne School of Arts to help Cabramatta…

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Pictures From Greek War Zone

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 9

Top: A wounded Greek soldier cheerfully acknowledging the greetings of comrades as he was brought in from the fighting in Albania. Lower: A group of Italian prisoners taken by the advancing Greeks…

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Pictures Of Races At Mentone

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 10

Over Last Jump—Summer Hurdle, 2m. 20yds. Finish—Summer Hurdle, 2m. 20yds. (3.43¼).—BOZZAGO 1, FRISCO 2, METABUS 3. After Rounding Turn—Bass Juvenile (1st Div.), 5f. Finish—Bass Juvenile (1st Div.), 5f. (1.2).—PORTFOLIO 1, HIGH SONG 2, GAY GRANDEE 3…

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Pictures Of Races At Mentone

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 11

After Rounding Turn-J. L. Reilly Stakes, l¼m. Finish—J. L. Reilly Stakes, l¼m.—(2.7 f).—REQUEST 1, BEV ROSE 2, CON DEVON 3. After Rounding Turn—Moorabbin Handicap, 6f. Finish—Moorabbin Handicap, 6f. (1.13).—RED MORN 1, OPERATIC 2, BEAUFILER 3…

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St. John's P. & C.a. Dance

The Biz · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 1

There was a large attendance at St. John's Park Parents and Citizens' Association's dance held in the local hall on Saturday, January 25. Everyone present…

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Scottish Dance Pipes Sk[?] at Cabramatta

The Biz · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 8

The Highland atmosphere prevailed at the Cabramatta Town Hall on Saturday night, when the Cabra-Vale Caledonians held a big Stottish dance. The…

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Send-off at Fairfield Patriotic Committee's Dance

The Biz · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 1

A to whether the dancers are slow in getting over their holidays, or the night, was too hot, or there is a lack of interest in local parti efforts, one can…

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Cabra, Patriotic Dance Farewell to Pte. Curtis

The Biz · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 8

Cabra-Vale Fatriotic and Welfare Committee organised a very successful dance w[?]n was held in Ca[?] Town Hall last Thursday night The had…

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Comforts Fund Dance St. John's Park Committee

The Biz · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 8

In spite of the hot night, the School of Arts was crowded with merry dancers at the first dance of the year held by the above committee on Saturday…

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Fairfield West Progress Association Big Crowd at Dance

The Biz · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 8

Despite the humid weather conditions that prevailed. King's Hall. Fairfield West, was crowded last Saturday nignt. when the local Progress Association held…

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Nepean Theatre Talkies "The Thief of Bagdad"

Nepean Times · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 8

Starring Satu (of "Elephant Boy" and "The Drum"), with Conrad Veidt and June Duprez, this magnificent all-colour picture will screen at…

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Greek Day Penrith Organisation Ball to Be Held

Nepean Times · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 1

FURTHER steps for the organisation of Greek Day in Penrith on Friday, February 28, were made at a public meeting held in…

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"This New Order." Arrchbishop Duhig Sets Ball Rolling

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 12

A suggestion that the State Government should provide in its next estimate at least £100,000 for building small cottages for the poor in healthy suburban areas was made…

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W.a.n.s. Raise £39 Dance at Liverpool

Liverpool News · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 1

On Tuesday night, Liverpool Town Hall was the scene of one of the most successful dances held at that building for some time, when Burwood Centre of…

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Admired Pictures In Modern Exhibition Art at £55- APIECE

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 13

Forty-three artists yesterday offered examples of their work for sale at five guineas each…

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Pictures of London's Ordeal by Fire Firemen and Civilian Volunteers Subdue Bomb Outbreaks

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 10

Fierce fires raged in London throughout the night of December 29, when the Germans made their terrific fire-bomb raid on the heart of the city. The above picture, showing a building enveloped in flames, is from…

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Leger and Post Pictures At Victoria Park Finish—encourage Handicap, 7 Furs.—FIRST DIVISION

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 19

AT THE LEGER—ENCOURAGE HANDICAP, 7 Furs—SECOND DIVISION. FINISH—ENCOURAGE HANDICAP, 7 Furs.—SECOND DIVISION. AT THE LEGER—ROSEBERY HANDICAP, 1 Mile. FINISH—ROSEBERY HANDICAP, 1 Mile…

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Leger and Post Pictures At Victoria Park at the Leger—jumpers' Flat Race, 1 Mile

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 18

FINISH—JUMPERS' FLAT RACE, 1 Mile. AT THE LEGER—FLYING HANDICAP, 6½ Furs. FINISH—FLYING HANDICAP, 6½ Furs. AT THE LEGER—FOURTEEN-TWO HANDICAP, 4¾ Furs…

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Pat O'leary Concert Yields £800

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 3

THE testimonial concert at the Town Hall last Tuesday for Mr. Pat O'Leary. former Secretary of City…

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