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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1924

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The Lismore Silver Band

Northern Star · Tuesday 1 January 1924 · page 4

The visit of the Lismore Silver Band (Salvation Army) to the Grafton Memorial Park on Sunday night proved a great attraction. The weather conditions were ideal,…

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Amusements. Star Court Theatre. "Java Head."

Northern Star · Tuesday 1 January 1924 · page 2

As the critics describe, it, "Java Head," George Melford's latest Paramount picture, is spcetacular in its simplicity. This production, adapted by Waldemar Young from the…

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Across the Ocean Concerts From America. Message Poincare Did Not Send

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 1 January 1924 · page 3

LONDON,Sunday.--During the week end owners of even small powered listening in apparatus throughout Britain have heard musical programmes broadcasted…

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International Radio. Paris Concert—british Audience

Northern Star · Tuesday 1 January 1924 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—To-night saw another wireless historic event when a Paris programme was rebroadcasted throughout Britain…

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Rink Pictures

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 2 January 1924 · page 2

"Poor Men's Wives." a Master picture, will be the chief screening at the Rink to-night. Local picture patrons will have a treat in store for them in…

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Dance Music Shortage

Northern Star · Wednesday 2 January 1924 · page 6

How much hard work lies behind the organisation of dances is shown by the fact that in six months six men at the Savoy Hotel, W.C., examined no fewer than 13,000…

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Cheating the Bushrangers. Rink Pictures. Budding Bookmakers

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 2 January 1924 · page 2

Mr. Martin Clancy, of Merrill Station, Gunning, is still hale and hearty at 94. Among his many stories of the roaring old days, the following is the Miriam Cooper will be seen at the Rink to-night in "Her Accidental Husband." The supporting picture will be "Poor Men's Wives," featuring At an athletic gathering on Saturday last at Adelaide, a constable discovered several boys making penny wagers on running events…

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Amusements. Star Court Theatre. "Java Head."

Northern Star · Wednesday 2 January 1924 · page 6

As the critics describe it, "Java Head" George Melford's latest Paramount picture, is spectacular in its simplicity. This production, adapted by Waldemar Young from…

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Ellangowan Concert

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 2 January 1924 · page 2

Miss Ella Cameron organised, under the auspices of the Ellangowan Sunday School, a concert and social, in the local hall, on Wednesday last. There…

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Madame Sagasser Concert

Northern Star · Thursday 3 January 1924 · page 4

To-night at the Federal Hall residents of Lismore will have the opportunity of hearing Madame Ethel Sagasser, the great soprano, who is recognised as being the…

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Rink Pictures

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 2

To-night's programme is headed by the big special production, "Trimmed in Scarlet," which, has a powerful story appeal, and is lavishly produced…

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Benzoline Ball Breaks

Tweed Daily · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 2

The unusual occurrence of a benzoline snooker ball breaking in halves while in play, happened at the Murwillumbah School of Arts billiard room a few…

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Night-long Orgy. Policemen's Ball

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 2

It is alleged that a New Year's dance, organised by the officers and men of the Victorian special constabulary, brought into force in…

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Amusements. Star Court Pictures. First Love

Northern Star · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 2

The teaching of "First Love," in which Constance Binney is to be seen to-night at the Star Court Theatre on the first half of the programme, seems to be that first love…

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Theatre Employees. Trouble with Managements

Northern Star · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Trouble between the Ward and Fuller Theatre managements and their employees over alleged evasions of the award and unfair employment of…

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Rink Pictures

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 5 January 1924 · page 2

Leatrice Joy, Jacqueline Logan, and Raymond Hatton will be seen to-night at the Rink in "Java Head." The supporting picture will be "First…

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Picture Theatre Fire

Northern Star · Saturday 5 January 1924 · page 3

SALE, Friday.—At the picture show in the Victoria Hall a fire broke out in the operating room. The outbreak occurred during the half-time interval, when many…

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Imported Orchestra Local Talent Angry. Melba's Love for Australia

Tweed Daily · Saturday 5 January 1924 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.--Local theatrical talent has been made very angry by the intention of the promoters to import an Italian chorus for Madame Melba's…

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Salvation Army Band. Successful Grafton Visit

Northern Star · Saturday 5 January 1924 · page 2

Large audiences attended the Lismore Salvation Army Silver Band's recitals in Grafton during last week-end. The band left Lismore at 2.30 p.m. on…

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Town Topics. Theatre Audiences

Northern Star · Saturday 5 January 1924 · page 10

As soon as the fire was seen last Saturday, a number of curious folk, youths mostly, at the picture theatre began to unceremoniously make a noisy exit. It reminded…

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