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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

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Mayfair Theatre, Ulmarra. "Black Sheep."

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 March 1936 · page 3

Edmund Lowe and Claire Trevor head the cast of Fox Film's latest comedy-drama, "Black Sheep," which will be the main attraction to-night at…

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Weekly Expenses £46 Theatre Owner's Affairs Bankruptcy Examination. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 March 1936 · page 4

Examined before the Registrar in Bankruptcy to-day, regarding the disposal of £48,000, Edward Lewis Betts. theatre proprietor, said his living…

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Mayfair Theatre, Ulmarra. "Bright Lights."

Daily Examiner · Monday 16 March 1936 · page 6

Joe E. Brown, in his latest comedy romance, "Bright Lights," a First National picture, filled with mirth and melody, will be the feature attraction…

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A.B.C. BAND Going To London £400 a Week Contract. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 5

The Australian Broadcasting Commission's Dance Band, conducted by Jim Davidson, will leave for London later in the year, an offer of £400 a week…

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Deer Vale Dance

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 7

A social evening under the auspices of the Deer Vale P. and C. Association was held to welcome the new teacher Mr. Hughes. There was a good…

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Military Band for Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 7

A military band of the Grenadier Guards type has been suggested for Melbourne. If it is formed it will be the only one in Australia, and will be…

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Coramba Opening of Hall Ball at Ulong

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 6

On Friday night last the Ulong Hall Committee conducted a most successful ball to reopen the hall after the recent remodelling and enlarging. The ball…

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Fernbrook Cricketers' Ball

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 5

Last Friday night in the Fernbrook Hall a most enjoyable function was held. It took the form of a cricketers' ball, the proceeds being in…

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Talkies "Here Comes the Band."

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 3

This production is full of singing and laughter, and features Ted Lewis and his famous jazz band. "Here Comes the Band" will be screened at the…

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Band Contest Dozens of Cups

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 3

A wonderful array of cups has been donated by local business people and others for the Band Contest to be held at Coffs…

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200 CHINESE Die In Theatre Fire Disaster Near Tientsin. Pekin

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 5

More than 200 people, including 14 players, lost their lives when fire destroyed a theatre in a village 20 miles south of Tientsin, to-night…

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"Turn on the Wireless" Our Weekly Radio Page Radio Enquiries addressed to the Editor, will be answered on this page as space allows. Public Symphony Concerts

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 7

The Australian Broadcasting Commission announces a series of eight symphony concerts at the Sydney Town Hall during each month from March to…

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Ambulance Dance

Daily Examiner · Saturday 21 March 1936 · page 4

The Ambulance dance, which is to be held in Criterion Hall, on Wednesday night next, organised by Mr. Artie Holmes, promises to be a great success…

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Mayfair Theatre, Ulmarra. "The Farmer Takes a Wife."

Daily Examiner · Saturday 21 March 1936 · page 7

"The Farmer Takes a Wife," which stars Janet Gaynor and Henry Fonda. will be the main attraction to-night at the Mayfair Theatre. It is the…

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Sacred Concert Band Contest Items Another Fine Programme

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 1

Five bands have entered for the contest to be held in Coffs Harbour on April 11 and 12. They are Coffs Harbour, Kempsey,…

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Local and General Concert at High School

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 4

A grand variety concert, organised by the ladies of the Work Stall in aid of the forthcoming Fair, will be held at the High School to-night (Tuesday) at…

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Coff's Harbor Band Concert

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 25 March 1936 · page 6

The Coff's Harbor Memorial Hall was filled on Sunday night when the Coff's Harbor District Band held a sacred and classical concert. The…

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&35,000 FIRE Ballarat Theatre Destroyed Largest in Australia. Ballarat

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 25 March 1936 · page 5

The Coliseum Theatre was destroyed by fire to-day and the adjoining buildings, including the Athenaeum Theatre, were badly damaged…

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Variety Concert Grafton High School Large Crowd Attends

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 25 March 1936 · page 6

The assembly hall at the Grafton High School contained a very large and enthusiastic audience last night, when a variety concert was held in aid of the…

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Cricket Association's Annual Dance

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 4

The annual dance organised by the Clarence River Cricket Association in aid of its funds, will be held at the Criterion Hall on Monday, April 6. The…

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