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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1926

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Vivid Pictures Late Queen Victoria Letters and Memories Some Striking Disclosures. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 5

The newspapers quote extensively from a new series of letters by Queen Victoria, l862-78, edited by Mr. G. E. Buckle, and published by the King's authority…

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Prince Edward Theatre

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 4

"Nellie," the Beautiful Cloak Model," the picture drama for to-night at the Prince Edward Theatre, is the screen version of the famous Owen Davis…

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Fire at Paddington Picture Theatre Destroyed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 2

The Empire Picture Theatre at Paddington was completely destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning. The alarm was given shortly after midnight, and…

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Wattle Club Dance

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 4

At South Grafton School of Arts to-night a dance will be held in the interests of the candidature of Mrs. Raftery by the members of the Wattle Club. The…

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Grafton Council Better Band Wanted

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 6

The Mayor, Ald. W. T. Robinson, presided at the meeting of the Grafton City Council last night. There were also present Aldermen D. W. Macpherson, R. C…

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District News Coaldale Fancy Dress Ball

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 3

The fancy dress ball held in the local hall was a complete social and financial success. The interior of the building was tastefully decorated by Mrs. Grobert,…

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Pictures

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 2

Notwithstanding the fact of the "Ten Commandments" having been shown to crowded houses on Monday and Tuesday, faith will be kept with the…

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City Band Meeting To- Night

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Grafton City Band will be held at McDonald and Hynes' rooms at. 8 o'clock to-night. An invitation has been extended to the public to…

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Amusements Prince Edward Theatre

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 2

Zane Grey's "Code of the West" is the principal feature at the Prince Edward Theatre, South Grafton, to-night. Georgie Stockwell a flapper, comes to the West…

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Dance at Coutts' Crossing

Daily Examiner · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 4

All kinds of dance novelties will be in evidence at the twilight social at Coutts' Crossing to-night. Messrs. Hann and Thornley are providing the music, and…

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Dance Halls Clergyman's Testimony "Terrible Tales " Not True. Auckland

Daily Examiner · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 5

An Anglican clergyman, the Rev. Coats, recently attended a number of dancing halls in order to secure ocular proof of alleged immoral doings in those places…

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City Band Meeting Of Subscribers Bandsmen Wanted Activities and Prospects Discussed

Daily Examiner · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 6

A lengthy and conversational discussion concerning the activities and prospects of the Grafton City Band was held at the annual meeting of subscribers at…

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Wattle Club Dance

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 4

A successful dance, organised by the members of the Wattle Club in aid of the St. Mary's Church bazaar funds and in the interests of Mrs. Raftery (Wattle…

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Pictures

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1926 · page 2

The programme for to-night (Saturday) comprises two pictures of exceptional merit, viz., "Miss Bluebeard" and "The Shooting of Dan McGrew."…

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Ulmarra Pictures

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 March 1926 · page 7

Two star pictures will again be screened to-night, and as on the two previous Saturday nights, a large audience will appreciate the screenings of "Custard Cup"…

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Prince Edward Theatre

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 March 1926 · page 7

Of "Lightnin'," the photo play to be screened to-night at the Prince Edward Theatre, South Grafton, it is said: "There are no gigantic spectacular high…

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Prince Toward Theatre

Daily Examiner · Monday 8 March 1926 · page 8

"Enemies of Women," a First National Picture, will be presented at the Prince Edward. Theatre, South Grafton, to -night. The entire company which produced…

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Shakespeare Theatre Memorial Building Burnt Museum and Picture Gallery. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 8 March 1926 · page 5

A fire destroyed the Shakespeare memorial theatre and tower at Sratford on Avon but the museum and picture gallery were saved…

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"Sacred'' Concert at Toowoomba

Daily Examiner · Monday 8 March 1926 · page 4

At a meeting of the Toowoomba Council the Toowoomba Ministers' Fraternal wrote drawing attention to the nature of the alleged sacred band concerts' given by…

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Fitzroy Theatre

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 2

Beautiful Jacqueline Logan is the star in "Salomy Jane," a stirring Western drama to be shown at the Fitzroy Theatre to-night. With her lover outlawed and her…

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