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Mid North Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

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Six Rhythm Kings Dance Band

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 4

The Six Rhythm Kings Dance Band which opens at the Kempsey Agricultural Hall on March 5th next, should prove a new and delightful innovation…

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Orchestra at Newcastle

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 10

Another country orchestral concert has been planned -- if Newcastle can be called country. On Thursday night at Newcastle Town Hall, the A.B.C…

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Convent Dance

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 2

The dance held on Monday night last, at Warrell Creek, was greatly marred by the wet conditions; the rain commenced at about 7.30 p.m…

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Moncrieff-frith Concerts

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 10

Listeners are aware that Gladys Moncrieff, Alfred Frith and his wife (Jean Battye) are "doing" all the southern capitals, and they will…

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The Oxley Theatre. "Viennese Nights."

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 4

As a result of many requests the management of the above theatre decided to arrange for a further screening of "Viennese Nights," rated as…

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Majestic Theatre Attractions for This Week

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 2

A narrow gauge railroad, which formerly served the gold camps of early California and is still in use, makes its screen debut in…

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Six Rhythm Kings Dance Band

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 4

To-morrow night will see the first appearance in Kempsey of the Six Rhythm Kings Dance Band. This band, which is a combination of six…

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Ambulance Younger Set Dance

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 4

The Macleay District Ambulance Younger Set held a successful dance at the Memorial Hall on Wednesday night, when Miller's Orchestra…

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Smoking in Dance Hall

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 3

William Berry, charged with smoking in the, orchestra at the Savoyan, was fined 5-, with 8- costs of court, in default two days' imprisonment…

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Local and General Kempsey Silver Band

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 4

Members of the Kempsey Silver Band will hold a practice at the Band Hall on Tuesday next, 8th March. Members of the committee and the…

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The Oxley Theatre

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 5 March 1938 · page 4

The star attraction at the Oxley Theatre this Saturday and Monday is "The Singing Marine," featuring Dick Powell. Strike up the band! The…

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Majestic Theatre Programmes for the Week

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 8 March 1938 · page 2

The "Phantom Troubadour," who packed audiences with his frantic antics in "Wake Up and Live" wakes up to the thrill of love when he meets…

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Grand Carnival Dance Record Attendance

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 3

The grand carnival dance and euchre which was promoted and organised by Mr. S. J. Benttie (vice-president of the Taree High School Auxiliary) in aid of…

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Military Band Sessions

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 11

Victorian and South Australian bands of quality are frequently heard on A.B.C. programmes, and next week's music includes one from each…

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Test Matches to Be Broadcast. Ball to Ball Descriptions

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 6

Elaborate arrangements have been made for ball to ball descriptoins on Australian broadcasting stations during the forthcoming cricket tests in…

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Huge Canvas Theatre Barton's Follies

The Northern Champion · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 6

Opening on Thursday, March 17, in their huge canvas theatre, the celebrated Barton's Follies will commence their season of delightful musical comedy. In…

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Current Topics Dance and Euchre Party

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 2

Dance lovers and euchre players are reminded of the grand euchre party and dance to be held in the Majestic Theatre on Thursday night next, 17th…

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Grand Irish Concert

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 4

A grand Irish concert, the proceeds of which will be devoted to the funds of the Smithtown Catholic Church, will be held at Smithtown Hall on…

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Grand Carnival Dance. Record Attendance

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 2

The grand carnival dance and euchre, which was promoted and organised by Mr. S. J. Beattie (vice-president of the Taree High School…

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Kempsey Silver Band

Macleay Argus · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 4

To-night (Friday) the Kempsey Silver Band will make its re-appearance in Smith-street under the conductorship of Mr. R. L. Sands. The…

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