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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1926

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Empire Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 2

For the first time in local theatrical history, picture goers will see a screen production in which the cast of characters is composed of…

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1925 Dies Quietly Big Crowd at Scottish Dance Few Bells and Whistles

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 6

So far as outward appearances were concerned, 1925 went out very quietly. The cool night did not encourage outdoor festivities, but many private…

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Empire Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 2

A crowded house witnessed the first screening at the Empire on Monday night of "Lightnin'," the play which John D. O'Hara made famous…

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GALONG Concert by Miss Madge Wallace's Pupils

The Burrowa News · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 2

The Memorial Hall was filled on the 10th December, when a most attractive programme was presented by Miss Madge Wallace. The stage was…

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Thursday Night's Dance

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 8

The first dance was held in the Showground pavilion on, Thursday night. Mrs. Fawce t, [?] o Sydney, had transformed the interior into a bower of…

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Amusements at Canberra Site for Picture Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 8

A part from developments under the Social Service scheme which has been inaugurated by the Federal Capital Commission at Canberra, private…

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On the Lawns Tirranna Frocks The First Night Dance

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 8

There are other attractions at Tirranna besides racing and recehorses Indeed, there are those who will tell you that these deserve only secondary…

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Tirranna Ball Beauty and Brilliance Carnival Curtain Rung Down

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 4

The final "curtain" was rung down on the Tirranna carnival on Friday night, when the ball, the social event of the season, was held in the…

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A.l.h. Band Concert

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 2

The A.L.H. Band will render a programme of selected music in the Botanical gardens to-morrow night (Wednesday) commencing at 8 p.m…

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The City Band

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 7

The City Band gave a first class programme of music in Belmore Park on Sunday evening which was enjoyed by a large gathering, who showed their…

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Theatre Law

The Yass Courier · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 3

When a member of the public pays for admission to any particular part of a theatre, he is entitled, if he finds there is no room for him in that part,…

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Memorial Hall Pictures

The Yass Courier · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 2

A big crowd witnessed Wednesday night’s screening of “The Lost World” film at the Memorial Hall, It can only be described as a phenomena…

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Theatre at Canberra

The Yass Courier · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 4

The Federal Capital Commission which is just constructing the new Australian Capital has plenty on its hand just now and it will therefore be…

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Liedertafel Concert

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 7

Mr. W. F. L. Jones been engaged to appear as solo violinist at the Liedertafel concert early in march. All vocalist and instrumentalists…

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Scottish Concert

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 6

Goulburn music lovers will be pleased to learn that Miss Ethel Osborne will be one of the singers at next Tuesday's Scottish concert in…

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"Movie" Patrons Taxed Premier Lang Wants £100,000 for Pictures Public Will Suffer

The Burrowa News · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 3

The Bill rushed through the State Parliament by Premier Lang, imposing approximately £100,00 new taxation upon the motion picture…

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Band in Park

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 7

Fresh from their successful performance at the Tirranna race carnival the. Light Horse Band, under Bandmaster Wilson, gave an enjoyable…

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Anniversary Night Concert Crowded House at Broadway

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 6

A braw day ended, for most of the Scots of Goulburn, with the Scottish concert at the Broadway Theatre, which was crowded to the doors…

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A.l.h. Band Concert

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 4

To morrow night the A.L.H. Band will render a programme of popular and selected music in Belmore Park. Included in the programme is a…

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Empire Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 2 February 1926 · page 6

At the Empire last night the screen version of Ribert Keable's sensational novel, "Recompense," was presented for the first time. The story…

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