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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

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Carnival Show Dance

Nepean Times · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 4

Dancing win be held in the Dungowan Theatre, Penrith, on the second night of the Nepean Show, March 8…

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Successful Friday Night Dance

Liverpool News · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 3

Organised by Mr. Frank O'Neill, a very successful dance was held in Liverpool Town Hall last Friday night. Darcy's orchestra provided lively music, and…

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Green Valley Progress Dance

Liverpool News · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 1
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The fine moonlight night induced many people to make the trip out to Green Valley Progress Hall last Saturday, 7th, for the dance and euchre. Mr…

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Red Cross Dance, Castlereagh

Nepean Times · Thursday 13 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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Castlereagh Dance and Euchre

Nepean Times · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 4

A dance and euchre party will be held in Castlereagh Hall this Saturday, 15th inst., for the Greek Day Appeal, A city orchestra will supply…

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Dance Floor on Lighter

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 16

A ballroom floor will be brought by lighter from Erskine Street to the harbor front of Wyldefel Gardens, and will be erected on the tennis court…

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Fairfield Farewell Dance Gaining Popularity

The Biz · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 3

The second of a series of weekly dances to be-held every Friday night in Fairfield School of Arts had increased attendance, and the entertaining dance…

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Pictures of Moonee Valley Races

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 13

After Rounding Turn—Electric Handicap, 6f. Finish—Electric Handicap, 6f. (1.15).—DAPPER 1, WHISPER LOW 2. FOXHOW 3. After Rounding Turn—February Trial, 1½m. Finish—February Trial, 1½m. (2.7).—SIR RONA 1, FOREIGNER 2, FEDERAL 3…

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Pictures of Moonee Valley Races

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 14

After Rounding Turn—Newport Welter (1st Div.) 1m [?]—Newport Welter (1st), 1m (1.39½).—BANKSHAW & LD. WALLA (d.h.). 1. FR. LEGION [?] After Rounding Turn—Newport Welter (2nd Div.). 1m Finish—Newport Welter (2nd), 1m. (1.39½).—ASTOUNDING 1, PR. SION 2. LIMERICK LACE 3…

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Bossley Patriotic Dance Revellers D[?] the [?]

The Biz · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 1

With a temperature more suitable for swimming, there was a good attendance at the dance at Bossley Palk on Saturday night, under the auspices of the…

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Younger Set Dance. Cabra-vale Red Cross

The Biz · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 6

The Younger Set of Cabra-Vale Red Cross branch held its fortnightly dance in the Town Hall on Thursday night, with the usual excellent attendance. The…

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Nepean Theatre Talkies "The Mark of Zorro"

Nepean Times · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 8

Screening at the Nepean this Saturday and Monday, Feb. 15 and 17, this is a picture that will appeal to all sections. Tyrone Power is starred, with…

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Leger and Post Pictures at Ascot Finish—fourteen-two Handicap, 6 Furs

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 12

AT THE LEGER—FLYING WELTER HANDICAP, 6½ Furs.—FIRST DIVISION. FINISH—FLYING WELTER HANDICAP, 6½ Furs.—FIRST DIVISION. AT THE LEGER—FLYING WELTER HANDICAP, 6½ Furs.—SECOND DIVISION. FINISH—FLYING WELTER HANDICAP, 6½ Furs.—SECOND DIVISION…

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Leger and Post Pictures at Ascot at the Leger—apprentices' Encourage Stakes, 1 Mile.—FIRST DIVISION

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 11

FINISH—APPRENTICES' ENCOURAGE STAKES, 1 Mile.—FIRST DIVISION. AT THE LEGER—APPRENTICES' ENCOURAGE STAKES, 1 Mile.—SECOND DIVISION FINISH—APPRENTICES' ENCOURAGE STAKES, 1 Mile.—SECOND DIVISION. AT THE LEGER—TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP, 5½ Furs—FIRST DIVISION…

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St. Joseph's Home, Lane Cove. Concert by Police Choir

The Catholic Press · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 11

A concert by the N.S.W. Police male voice choir, in aid of the funds of the above home, will be given at the Mosman Town Hall, on Monday, 24th inst. The…

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EDITORIAL These Pictures Tell The Story

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 1

GRAVE cables were received by the Federal Government yesterday. So grave that Mr. Fadden called the three Service Chiefs and Sir Robert Brooke-Popham,…

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“No Time For Comedy” Theatre Royal's Current Offering

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 7

This brilliant show has afforded Sydney the opportunity of seeing MARIERLY once more. Miss Ney returns to Sydney after great…

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Fashions, Films, And Theatre History Of Modern Highways

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 6

As usual America is one up. This time it’s the cattle question. We’ve discovered her buffaloes are intelligent! When present, day train and auto travellers speed…

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Exclusive Pictures of Defences of Singapore and Malaya — Australian Airmen Man British Bombers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 10

These exclusive pictures of the defences of Singapore and Malaya were sent by the "Herald's" aviation correspondent, who is now making an air survey of the Far East. Above: The Kins George VI graving dock, recently established at the…

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