Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Pictures, dances & concerts, all years

Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1917

381 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 14 of 20

New Brass Band for Coffs. a Promising Start Made

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 8 September 1917 · page 2

In response to an advertisement, signed by Mr. J. Pike, convening a meeting at the Jetty Hall to discuss the advisability of forming a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Farmers' Reunion. Roberts' Creek Smoke Concert

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 September 1917 · page 4

An enjoyable social gathering, in the form of a smoke concert, took place at Roberts' Creek on Friday night, the function being under the supervision of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Don Pictures

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 September 1917 · page 4

A Blue Bird five-reel attraction, entitled "The Gilded Spider," featuring Louise Lovely (Louise Carbasse, a beautiful Australian girl), will be the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Lyceum Pictures

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 September 1917 · page 4

The Lyceum Pictures were shown at Ulmarra on Saturday night, before a large and appreciative audience. The pictures screened were of a high order…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Drill Hall Concert

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 September 1917 · page 4

With the object of augmenting the fund which has been inaugurated for the purchase of instruments for a cadets' band a concert, which was organised…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Don Pictures

Daily Examiner · Thursday 13 September 1917 · page 4

To-night at the Theatre Royal a big jrogramme is to be presented. A Red Feather feature, "The Seekers," is an interesting story of community life, and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Lyceum Pictures

Daily Examiner · Thursday 13 September 1917 · page 4

The management of the above announce that they intend visiting Ulmarra on Saturday night, when they will again present a first-class programme of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Don Pictures

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 September 1917 · page 4

Again there was a erowded house on Thursday night to see the second episode of "Peg o' the Ring," and a strong supporting programme. To-night the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Lyceum Pictures

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 September 1917 · page 4

The management of the above will screen another first-class programme at Ulmarra to-night (Saturday), including a five-reel drama, entitled ''Royal Love'';…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Coffs Christy Concert. [?]nefit Aid of of R.C. Bullding Fund

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 15 September 1917 · page 2

The School of Arts was crowded on Tuesday evening last, the occasion being a concert, followed by a dance, given by the Coffs Harbor Christy…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Lyceum Pictures

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 September 1917 · page 2

Notwithstanding the heavy rain on Saturday night, the management of the (Lyceum Pictures kept faith with the public and showed at Ulmarra, being…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

General War News. the Enterprising Y.M.C.A. London Theatre Opened for Troops. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 September 1917 · page 3

The Australian Y.M.C.A. is opening Aldwych Theatre early in October as a recreation centre for the Australian troops, though it will be open to all His…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Don Pictures

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 September 1917 · page 4

Another great house attended the above on Thursday night to witness "Peg o' the Ring" and its supporting programme. The star film to-night is "The Firm of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Juvenile Dance at South Grafton

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 September 1917 · page 4

A highly successful effort to help the War Chest Day Fund in the way of a juvenile dance, was held in the School of Arts, South Grafton, last night. There…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Local and General. Lyceum Pictures

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 September 1917 · page 4

Another treat is in store to-night at the Masonic Hall, Ulmarra, where a first class programme will be screened, wet or dry. Patrons are reminded that the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Lyceum Pictures

Daily Examiner · Monday 24 September 1917 · page 2

The management of the above were again unfortunate in respect of weather conditions for their weekly show at Ulmarra on Saturday night. Heavy rain…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Grafton Concerts. an Excellent Entertainment

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 September 1917 · page 2

The Gallipoli Strollers appeared at, the Fitzroy Theatre on Monday and last nights, the audience on the latter occasion being very much larger than…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

War Chest Dance

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 September 1917 · page 4

A successful dance in aid of War Chest Day was held in the Drill Hall last night, and drew an attendance of some twenty couples. Music was supplied by…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Don Pictures

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 September 1917 · page 4

There was a good house on Tuesday night to witness the first of the regular Paramount features, and patrons were sent away well pleased and satisfied…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

War Chest Day. Successful Dance

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 2

A successful dance, promoted by Mrs. P. C. Sanders and Miss I. Bellamy, eventuated in the Drill Hall on Wednesday night, the. proceeds being…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →