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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

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Appin Cricket Club. Successful Dance

The Campbelltown News · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 1

The Appin Hall presented a gay spectacle indeed on Boxing Night when the local Cricket Club organised a very successful function in…

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Talkie Talk. the Macquarie Theatre. Brewster Millions

The Campbelltown News · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 7

A new Jack Buchanan film is always an event of the first magnitude. The last occurred nearly twelve months ago, when “That’s a…

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Picton Band

The Picton Post · Thursday 9 January 1936 · page 2

Picton District Brass Band was heard to advantage on Friday night, when the discoursed an enjoyable program of music in Argyle Street. A much…

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Talkie Talk. the Macquarie Theatre. Two for To-night

The Campbelltown News · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 7

Bing Crosby, who has entertained millions with his singing, has at last realised a secret ambition to be a tap dancer…

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Children's Ball at Bargo B.n.a. Effort

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 2

A very enjoyable and success full children's ball, in aid of Bargo branch of the Bush Nurting Association, was held in the…

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Picks Husband Out of Phone Book Margaret Sullavan in "The Good Fairy" Takes This Unique Method of Acquiring a Mate to Be Benefitted by Her Wealthy Admirer. After Record Success at the Liberty Theatre, Sydney, Particularly

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 4

When Lu, the movie usherette heroinc of "The Good Fairy," coming to the Royal Talking Pictures Picton, on Saturday night, embarked on her…

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Talkie Talk. the Macquarie Theatre. Clive of India

The Campbelltown News · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 7

"This is the picture—and this is the character—by which I should like the public to remember me.” Ronald Colman made this official…

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Tahmoor C.w.a. Dance

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 2

Tahmoor branch of the Country Women's Association had a large attendance at the euchre party and dance on Friday night last, there being…

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The District Band

Camden News · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 6

The committee of the Camden District Band Association met on Thursday night last, Mr. E. A. Carruthers presiding in the absence of Mr. P…

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The Band Plays On

The Campbelltown News · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 7

They always start a football game with a kick-off—so why not start a moton picture with a kick-off, particularly when it’s a football picture?…

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Talkie Talk. the Macquarie Theatre. the Legion of Valour

The Campbelltown News · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 7

“The Legion of Valour,” Reliance’s thrill-packed dramatization of the Federal war on organised crime which comes to the Macquarie…

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Talkie Talk. the Macquarie Theatre. Bright Eyes

The Campbelltown News · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 7

One of the finest, most human, most heart-warming films in a decade will be shown at the Macquarie Cinema this Saturday matinee and night,…

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Jubilee Agricultural Ball

Camden News · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 1

In recognition of the Jubilee of the Camden A, H. & I. Society, and the opening of the new supper room erected in front of the Agricultural…

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Talkie Talk, the Macquarie Theatre. Kid Millions

The Campbelltown News · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 7

Eddie Cantor, banjo-eyed clown who last year cavorted among chariots and lions in the Rome of the Caesars, in “Roman Scandals,” this…

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Revue and Dance

Camden News · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 4

Mr. George Drew has secured Will Kenny's Vaudeville Revue Company for next Saturday night at the Agricultural Hall. This company will be…

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Talkie Talk. the Macquarie Theatre. Roberta

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 7

The year’s gayest and most colorful musical romance comes to the Macquarie Theatre this Saturday matinee and night, also Monday…

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District News TAHMOOR C.W.A. Juvenile Ball

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 1

The juvenile fancy dress ball held under the auspices of the local C.W.A was a very successful function—well organised in every respect…

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Talkie Talk. the Macquarie Theatre. Love Me Forever

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 7

Grace Moore, honored by the Society of Arts and Sciences for “conspicuous achievement in raising the standard of cinema…

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Swallowed Golf Ball

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 1

At Toowoomba the golf course adjoins the mental hospital. The other day, a golfer swallowed a golf ball and was taken to the hospital, where the…

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Amusements. PICTURES. The Scarlet Pimpernel

Camden News · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 3

"The Scarlet Pimpernel" is a tiny flower which grows in the country lanes of England. Owing to its vivid scarlet colour, it shows up at the foot…

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