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Mid North Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

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Anniversary Gala Dance Night. [?]00 PRESENT

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 4

The Anniversary Gala dance night, at John's River. on Saturday last, wan one of the biggest dances ever held in the new hall, mid one of the most…

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Anniversary Gala Dance Night 500 Present

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 2

The Anniversary Gala Dance Night at John's River on Saturday last was one of the biggest dances ever hold in the new hall, and one of the most…

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"Born to Dance."

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 4

The producers who gave you "Broadway Melody of 1936" and "The Great Ziegfeld" come through with another smash musical success…

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The Oxley Theatre. "The House on the Hill."

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 5

A great cast in "Hit[?]n Hike Lady," a grand comedy of romance and adventure. Alison Skipworth, a grand actress, in one of her grandest roles,…

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Tragic End to Dance Party. Perth

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 5

When a motor truck carrying 19 persons was returning from a dance, it skidded and overturned near Reedy. Douglas Jolly (28) was killed…

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Memorial Hall Pictures. Special Programme for To-morrow (Wednesday) Night

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 4

"GAY OLD DOG," at the Memorial Hall Talkies to-morrow (Wednesday)! A programme of two very fine pictures will be presented. — and the price of…

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"Gipsy Baron" Orchestra

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 7

The A.B.C.'s full Sydney combination of orchestra and chorus will be heard on Wednesday night, February 16th, in "The Gipsy Baron" --…

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Orchestra and Chorus

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 7

Tuesday night's musical programme on the No. 1 chain of radio stations, which begins with Borgioli at 8, continues, after the short reading…

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Successful Dance!

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 3

The dance held at Scott's Head hall on Saturday night (January 29th), in aid of the Macksville Football Club, was a wonderful success…

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Late Band Music

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 4

There are two or three special military band sessions in next week's National No. 1 programmes that come on fairly late at night, and…

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Dance at Barrington

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 2

Dance patrons are assured of an enjoyable night on Tuesday next, February 15th, when a gala dance will be held in the Barrington Hall…

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Re-opening of the Victoria Theatre

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 4

As a direct result of the recent visit to Sydney of Mr. W. Dalton Webb, the energetic manager of Kempsey Theatres, Pty., Ltd., the…

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Late Band Music

The Northern Champion · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 1

There are two or three special military band sessions in next week's National No. 1 programmes that come on fairly late at night, and listeners may…

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Successful Ball. Bulga Tennis Association. Happy Time at Little Plain Hall

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

A very successful ball in connection with the Bulga Tennis Association was held in the Little Plain Hall oil Friday night last…

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Dance Band on Tour

Macleay Argus · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 6

In recognition of the claims of the country districts to as much as is financially possible of the privileges enjoyed by the capital cities, the…

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Band Music Hours

Macleay Argus · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 12

For those that love band music these three programme notes are made: Monday night, 10.30, National Military Band, Friday night, 9.30…

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More Band Music

Macleay Argus · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 7

Next week 2FC has several attractive band sessions that lovers of instrumental music will want to enjoy. One of these will be contributed…

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Football Club Dance

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

The dance held at Scott's Head Hall on Saturday night last, in aid of the Macksville Football Club, was a financial success. The…

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The Oxley Theatre. "Laughing Irish Eyes."

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 4

In the "Idyllic setting of Ireland's green hills and lovely country lanes, Regan is presented as an athletic young blacksmith who vocalises as…

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Wingham Town Band. Benefit Picture Programme. Memorial Hall, To-morrow Night (Wednesday)

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 1

Mr. Alward announces a Benefit Programme for to-morrow night (Wednesday). The local Town Band will benefit from the proceeds, as…

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