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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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Presbyterian Concert at Blackheath

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 7

On Thursday night last the annual concert given by the Presbyterian Church was held in the Arcadia Hall, Blackheath, before a good…

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Convent School Concert Bright Entertainment

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 7

On Friday afternoon, a short, bright concert and distribution of prizes took place at St. Joseph's Mount, Convent of Mercy,…

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Katoomba Band Players Dissatisfied

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 7

A communication was received from the Secretary of Katoomba Band, and Tuesday's Council meeting, stating that the Bandmaster had…

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The Moving Finger On the Silver Sheet Empire Theatre, Katoomba

The Blue Mountain Echo · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 3

A packed house greeted Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton at the Empire Theatre, Katoomba, last night, for the presentation of "Now…

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"WINGS" At Capitol Theatre Bert Hinkler the Quest of Honor

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 6

Approximately 2,000 people witnessed the sereening of the Paramount Picture, "Wings,"at the Capitol Theatre, Canberra, last week…

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Arcadia Pictures

The Blue Mountain Echo · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 4

"Quality Street," taken from the fine work by Harry, is the main feature at the Arcadia Theatre, on Wednesday night. Co[?] Nagel takes…

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Town Band Still in the Air Indefinite Position

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 3

The affairs of Katoomba Town Band still are in a most unsatisfactory state, and none appears to know just what the position is. At…

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Sorrell and Son at the Empire Theatre

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 5

Strong in character, pretty in pathos, and powerful in acting. Such was "Sorrel and Son," shown over the early week at the Empire…

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Localisms Fancy Dance

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 2

"Ye Old Milroy" was the scene of a gay assemblage on Thursday night, when a fancy dress dance was held in aid of the funds of the B. M. D. A…

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Katoomba Band Financial Position Auditor's Statement

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 3

Much has been said and written of Katoomba Town Band, of late, particularly in relation to its financial position, Many of the figures, which…

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Fancy Dress Ball Springwood Sparkles Many Beautiful Costumes

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 4

The Ladies' Church Ald has worked wonders for Christ Church, at Springwood. Its members have now proved excellent organisers in the…

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Town Band Winding Up Council's Ultimatum

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 8

Judging from recent happenings it would appear that Katoomba Town Band, after a chequered career of a few years, during which it…

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Anzac Day United Service at Arcadia Theatre Address by Rev. R.S. PICKUP

The Blue Mountain Echo · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 4

A large and reverent gathering assembled in the Areadia theatre, in the afternoon, to take part in the united memorial services Rev. J. S…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 1

The progressives of North Katoomba blossomed forth as public entertainers, on Wednesday evening, when they entered for about 70…

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Dance at the Ivanhoe Hotel

The Blue Mountain Echo · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 4

A dance at the Ivanhoe Hotel, in aid St. Joseph's Convent, was given Thursday evening by Mr. J. brophy, the manager, and was…

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Winter Alterations AT THe Empire Theatre

The Blue Mountain Echo · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 2

Coincident with the return from his hollidays of the Manager of the Empire Theatre (Mr. R.A.F. Brock) the theatre is to undergo…

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Orange Scores Record Endurance Dance

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 4

Last week, Orange with put on the map of the dancing world. Under close supervision, a Melbourne lad, named Clive Harness, continuously…

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Orchestral Concerts Katoomba and Leura

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 3

Grand orchestral concerts, by the Blue Mountains Orchestral Society, under the baton of Mr. W. B. Lynam, were held at Katoomba Town…

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Epic Elights Pictures for the School

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 6

The Katoomba Parents and Citizens' Association is to make investigations with the object of obtaining two excellent pictures relating…

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The Joy of the Juvenile at the Town Hall Fancy Dress Ball

The Blue Mountain Echo · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 1

Bedlam broke loose at Katoomba Town Hall, on Friday night, when the fourth annual children's fancy dress ball, held by the Kntoomba…

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