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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1929

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Fire Bug at State Theatre 90 Miles of Wire Burnt

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 7

The police are enquiring Into. What is considered to have been an attempt to burn down the new State Theatre in Market-street, City, last…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 1

Of the two, bright and interesting pictures to be screened at the Strand on Wednesday night, the first film, "Beware of Married Men" gives…

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Dance at Mungindi for Ugly Man Competition

North West Champion · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 2

A very enjoyable dance was held in the Elite Hall on Thursday night in aid of Mr. G. Warby, the Jockey Club Candidate, in the Ugly Man…

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Empire Theatre, Mungindi. Wednesday, 27th February—"Burning Daylight" and "For Alimony Only."

North West Champion · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 1

Milton Sills has one of those heman roles he delights in, in "Burning Daylight," a tale of the adventurous days of the Alaskan Gold Rushes…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 1

The delightful programme to be screened at the Strand on Saturday night will be acclaimed from all circles aa a thorough night's enjoyment…

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Strand Theatre Narrabri W.A. Howells Always a Good Programme Proprietor. SATURDAY, 2nd. MARCH

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 4

"HOT NEWS" (Bebe Daniels). Bebe puts a hot one over in this as a news reel girl, in a picture with a red hot theme. Packet with thrills and…

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Conservatorium Concert

Manilla Express · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 2

The adjourned public meeting to finalise the appointment of committees to control the Conservatorium concert was held on…

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Successful Dance

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 2

The Cinderella Dance held in the Oddfellows' Hall, West Narrabri, on Friday night, was a great success, both socially and financially…

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Empire Theatre, Mungindl. Wednesday, 6th March—"The Cardboard Lover" and "Confetti."

North West Champion · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 2

"The Cardboard Lover" takes you to M[?]hte Carlo, where with vivacious Marion Davies, seductive Jetta Goudal and handsome Nils Asther, you may…

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Strand Theatre Narrabri Always a Good Program W.A. Howells Proprietor. WEDNESDAY, 6th MARCH

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 2

SPECIAL "OH KAY" (Collen Moore). Taken from the Musical Comedy which ran for a year on Broadway…

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Wongo Ball

Manilla Express · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 2

A ball is advertised for Easter Monday evening in the Wongo Hall. The fact that Mr Ewart is Secretary is a guarantee of…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 1

Don't forget to-night the much-waited-for screening of "Wings" book in early. Richard Dix will take the leading…

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The old Town Band

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 2

(The "Riverina Gazette", recently deplored the fact that Hay no longer had a brass band with which to welcome the New Year. The…

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Conservatorium Concert

Manilla Express · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 1

The committee appointed to organise the Conservatorium Concert on April 30. has already commenced its work. The…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 1

Strand pictures A special mystery story release, "Lady Raffles," starring Estelle Taylor, is to be screened at the Strand…

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The Empire Theatre Mungindi

North West Champion · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 1

Wednesday, March 13th—"The Act[?]" and "The Prains Pirate." [?]galaxy of stars are to be found in "The Actress," the picturisation of…

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Movie Fans. Pictures of Stars and a Money Price for Application

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 4

Of the millions who patronise the moving pictures, and from, sub-consciously, a liking for the individuals of the silver sheet, few go to the…

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Show Ball

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 5

A meeting of ladies in connection with the Show Ball, was held in the P. A. & H. Association office on Tuesday afternoon. Dr Park presided…

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Strand Theatre

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 1

Besides the appearance of the Nine Royal Somoans, another outstanding feature will be Saturday night's programme, when Norma…

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Empire Theatre Mungindi

North West Champion · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 2

"Warming Us" theatres Richard Dix in a steaming hot Baseball story that with like four pulse race. He was hero of the Green Sox, but…

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