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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1926

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Niles Welch Can't Forsake Pictures

Manilla Express · Tuesday 5 January 1926 · page 2

Niles Welch, popular leading man of both stage and screen, gave up the decidedly delicious plum of leading man for Doris…

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Theatre by Radio Popular Development

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 3

The broadcasting of theatrical productions, drama, comedy, and opera alike, has become an outstanding popular feature of the…

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Mechanics' Pictures

Manilla Express · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 2

"The Saddle Hawk,, starring Hoot Gibson and Marion Nixon is the special attraction at the Mechanics' Pictures this…

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Mechanics' Pictures

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 February 1926 · page 3

A splash! And she saw the [?] and weighted body of her sink into the mysterious depths of the Nile. In a flash…

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Picture Theatre Gutted By Fire Huge Melbourne Blaze

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 1

The huge sum of £25,000 is stated to be the amount of damage done by a fire which destroyed the Palias picture theatre, at St. Kilda…

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Juvenile Dance

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 15 February 1926 · page 2

A juven[?] dance will be held in the Melntosh Hall on Wednesday night next. under the auspices off the Moree Boy Scouts. The charge for admission…

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Mechanics Pictures

Manilla Express · Tuesday 16 February 1926 · page 2

By a strange coincidence, one of the worst sandstorms ever witnessed on any of the great western deserts was actually…

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Dance at Bellata

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 2

A very enjoyable dance was held at Bellata on Friday, 5th. February in aid of the candidature of Mr. A.[?] G. Weatherall, in the popular man…

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Annual Catholic Ball

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 2

The annual Catholic ball will be held in the Moree Memorial Hall on St. Patrick's night. Wednesday. March 17. This year the function will take the…

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School of Arts Dance

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 2

A dance will be held in the Memorial Hall on Thursday night next in aid of the funds of the Moree School of Arts. The prices are gents. 3/-, ladies…

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Mechanics' Pictures on

Manilla Express · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 7

Elinor Glynn has written an unusual and most absorbing screen story in "Six Days," which has been produced for…

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Dance and Euchre Party

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 3

The dance and euchre party organised by Mrs. Monaghan and Miss Gordon was one of the best yet held in the West for some time. During…

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Mechanics Pictures

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 2

"On Probation," to be screened at the Mechanics Pictures this Wednesday is the story concerning one Mary Forest, a…

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Moree Municipal Band. Year's Programme

North West Champion · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 2

At a general meeting of the Moree Municipal Band held on Tuesday, Mr. C. Murphy and Mr. F. Alexander were elected to fill the two vacancies on…

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Elaborate Preparations For Narrabri Biggest Ball

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 1

With Thursday, 25th. gradually drawing nearer, signs of unusual interest are making themselves manifest in the forthcoming annual plain…

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Moree Municipal Band

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 8 March 1926 · page 2

A general meeting of the Moree Municipal Band was held on Tuesday last at which Messrs. C. Murphy and F. Alexander were elected to fill the…

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Show Ball Successful Meeting

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 March 1926 · page 4

A well-attended meeting of ladies was held in the show office on Saturday afternoon for the purpose of making arrangements for the…

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HOME and Social Events How to Dance Well

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 March 1926 · page 4

Don't chatter when dancing; it is quite impossible to do two things at once and your partner, who has to concentarate on the job in hand…

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Mechanics' Pictures

Manilla Express · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 2

Action! Thrills, Dramatic intensity. Must a woman put aside all hope of career if she marries. How would you have solved this…

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St. Patrick's Night Ball

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 2

The committee of the St. Patrick's Night masquerade ball have asked us to state that the ball will be held in the Moree Memorial Hall on…

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