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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 1

Tom Mix in "Silver Valley" and Karl Dane and George Arthur in "Rookies" are to-night's programme at the Strand…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 1

All the personality and ability of Gloria Swanson as an actress makes "The Love of Sunya," at the Strand to-night, the outstanding cini[?]atic…

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Mechanics Pictures

Manilla Express · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 2

"Down the Stretch" and "Greenhide" are the star pictures on Satu[?]day night. A glittering assemb[?]e of bi[?] star…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 1

The lure of the vast Argentine pampas! A battle of love and of greed! The spirit of sacrifice. Re generation! That's Evelyn Brent in…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 1

Alterations are going on apace at the Strand, and soon one will be able to gain an idea of what the finished theatre will be like. Picturegoers…

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Wongo Creek Ball

Manilla Express · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 2

We wish to draw attention to the Wongo Creek Cricketers' Ball which eventuates on Tuesday I7th inst, Goode's…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 January 1928 · page 1

Without doubt the popularity of Norma Shearer and Lon. Chaney, must add to the production of "The Tower of Lies' at the Strand to-night…

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Mechanics' Pictures

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 2

To-morrow night (Wednesday) picture patrons will be favoured with an excellent program including "Stolen Pleasures"…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 5

"Padlocked," due at the Strand to night, is the story of a puritanise father who drives his wife to suicide and his daughter from the home. A…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 3

To-night brings to the Strard the French farcial comedy, "On Ze Boulevarde," with Rence Adorce and Law Cody. On the same programme,…

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Wongo Creek Cricket Dance

Manilla Express · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 2

A splendid crowd, a splendid floor and splendid music, were the outstanding features of the Wongo Cricketers' dance on…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 1

Eddie Cantor, the most famous comedian on the American stage, features in "Special Delivery," at the Strand to-night…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 3

Madge Bellamy is the captivating star in "Very Confidential," which will be shown at the Stand to-night. "Captain Salvation," with Lars…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 1

Something that will delight all picture fans is coming to the Strand tonight. The story is taken from the famous Bell Wright novel, "The…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 2

"Live for to-day, Kid" so urged Maizie, the up-to-the-minute flapper, the jazz baby, the "party hound" in "After Midnight," which comes…

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Pictures

Manilla Express · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 2

"Broken Hearts of Hollywood'' featuring Patsy Ruth Miller and Douglas Fairbanks Jr., will be…

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Strand Theatre Saturday Night

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 6

All the thrills of the railroad, the blazing path of the iron horse, and ? of "Whispering Smith." A great novel—a greater picture. You…

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Mechanic's Pictures

Manilla Express · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 2

First a racing motor ride ! Then a star football player! Now he is a champion boxer and what a champion! He earns the title…

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Town Topics Benefit Dance

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 1

The benefit dance which was organised by Mrs. Carter and Purtle was very successful. There was a good attendance or young people present,…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 1

Thursday (to-night) at the Strand brings a delightful programme—one you should be sorry to miss, Richard Dix in "Knock-out Reilly" (taken…

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