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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1920

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Earthquake in Mexico. Towns Destroyed, People Killed. Panic in Theatre. VANCOUVER

Daily Observer · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 2

A Mexico City message reports that two towns were destroyed by earrhquake, and. many deaths occuxred in the Isthmus of Tehuantepce district. Many…

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The Strand Pictures

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 2

On Saturday the Strand Pictures management will screen two outstanding features, "Miss Ambition," with Miss Corinue Griffith in the principal…

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Strand Pictures

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 2

Don't fall, to see David Wark Griffiths, famous masterpiece at the Strand on Thursday, 22nd January. "The Greatest Thing in Life."…

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Progressive Party. Northern Tablelands Campaign. Mr. Ball's Fears. ARMIDALE

Daily Observer · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 1

A meeting was held at the School of Arts Hall, of those interested in the Progressive party. Mr. W. F. Moffatt presided, and Mr. Drummond, organiser…

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Champion Band

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 2

The band contest in Sydney was closed on Monday night, Newtown being the winner. The Newcastle band made a success at night and was only…

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Water Conservation. Big Upper Hunter Movement. Deputation to Mr. Ball

Daily Observer · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 2

A large and representative deputation, organised by the Hunter District Council of the Primary Producers' Union, met the Minister for Works at…

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Baptist Harvest Festival. Successful Social and Concert

Daily Observer · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 1

The Harvest Festival Social and Concert at the Baptist Church, Tamworth, last night, passed off very successfully. Many concerted items by…

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A Leap-year Ball

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 6

This is from a Narrabri paper of 1884:— This is Leap-year. Last week we received a prettily-written invitation…

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State Elections. Mr. Ball at Wagga. Replies to Mr. Beeby. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. R. T. Ball opened his election campaign at Wagga, and devoted, the greater portion of his address to the refutation of Mr. Beeby's allegations of…

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Dungowan Sports and Ball

Daily Observer · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 3

The sports meeting which was held on the 26th January, at Lower Dungowan, was a failure (says our Dungowan correspondent), but the ball at night was…

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Benefit Dance

Manilla Express · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 4

A strong ladies' committee, with Mrs O. H. Hall as president, and Mesdames H, J. Maunder and R. N. Hall, hon. sees, will supervise…

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The Strand Pictures

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 2

Just before going to press we received the following telegram from Mr. Ivan Adams, manager of the Strand Pictures: Cannot show on Saturday…

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St. Patrick's Night Dance

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 2

A dance will be held in the Show around Pavilion on St. Patrick's Night, Wednesday, March 17, in aid of the Catholic Church Fund. The prices of…

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Lytton's Theatre. Opening To-Night

Daily Observer · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 1

Owing to the altered location of Lytton's Theatre, which is being erected in Lower-street, at the rear of the Royal Hotel, and opposite the Oval, the…

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Lytton's Theatre in Tamworth "Tales of High Life."

Daily Observer · Friday 5 March 1920 · page 1

Last night in Lytton's tent theatre. Tamworth, a large audience witnessed the performance of the "Tales of High Life," by Phillip Lytton and George…

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Fire at Picture Theatre. Sydney

Daily Observer · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 1

Damage estimated at £100 was done by a fire over the Australian Picture Theatre in Liverpool Street, City, this afternoon…

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The Rene Maxwell Concert. Soldier Baritone as Co-Star

Daily Observer · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 5

Mr. Vernon Sellars, a sympathetic singer with a find baritone voice, who is now supporting Rene Maxwell on her world-wide tour, comes from Adelaide…

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Narrabri W. Labor League. Concert and Dance

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 2

A concert and dance was held on Friday night in the Oddfellow's Hall, West Narrabri, in aid of the funds of the League above mentioned. The…

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Rene Maxwell Concert

Daily Observer · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 2

A feature of the forthcoming Rene Maxwell concert, will be a first performance of some Australian bush songs, written by Mrs. Georgette Peterson, of…

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Rene Maxwell Concert. Appreciative Tamworth Audience

Daily Observer · Wednesday 17 March 1920 · page 1

There was a very good attendance at the Theatre Royal, Tamworth, last evening. when the young Australian scprano, Miss Rene Maxwell, who is only…

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