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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1926

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Amusements Two Fine Pictures

Northern Star · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 4

Those who were not at the Star Court Theatre last night should make sure of being present this evening to enjoy the second presentation of the two fine pictures,…

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New Garden Theatre for Grafton

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 6

A new theatre is to be erected in Grafton by Mr. T. J. Dorgan. It will be a brick and cement garden theatre of the semi-open-air type, and will…

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Rink Pictures

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 2

"The Storm Daughter," Universal-Jewel, which comes to the Rink to-night is a dramatic story of the sea, when sailing ships had not been…

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Family Feud. Lively Night at Dance. Stir at Ironpot Creek

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 4

There was excitement at a dance at Ironpot Greek, when a family feud, which has existed for several years, led to free fights…

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Coolangatta Band Mayor Calls Meeting but Fails to put in Appearance Himself, and Meeting Lapses

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 2

Acting under instructions from the Mayor of Coolangatta (Ald. J. T. Matters), who is chairman of the Band Committee, the secretary of the…

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Miss Florence Yates' Concert

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 4

The Lismore people are sure to attend in large numbers the grand concert to be given in the Federal Hall on Tuesday evening next by Miss Florence Yates. A native of…

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Becker's Pictures, Dunoon

Northern Star · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 4

A specially good programme of selected picures will be screened at Dunoon next Saturday night, the star feature being "Daddies." which ran for some weeks at…

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General News Lismore Pipe Band

Northern Star · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 4

The Lismore Caledonian Society Pipe Band has made great progress recently, and now has a strength of 17 players. More side-drummers are needed, and persons interested…

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Amusements Star Court Theatre

Northern Star · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 4

At the Star Court Theatre, Lismore, to-night, there will be shown a big First National feature picture, with Milton Sills in the principal role. The title of the…

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Wilson's Creek. Five Hundred Tourney and Dance

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 5

A successful five-hundred, tournament and dance was held last Wednesday in Wilson's Creek hall. Cards occupied the first part of the night, the…

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Fire at St. Kilda. Picture Theatre Destroyed

Tweed Daily · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--The Palais Picture Theatre at St. kilda was totally destroyed by fire last night. Much damage was done to the Palais…

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Theatre Afire Destroyed in Half an Hour Melbourne

Northern Star · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 4

The Palais picture theatre adjoining the Palais dance hall was completely destroyed by fire this afternoon. Half an hour after the alarm was given the building was in…

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Veiled Professionalism in "Tennis-ball War" (Australian Press Association.) LONDON

Northern Star · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 2

The "Daily Express" Nice correspondent says that the disclosures of the "lawn tennis ball war" are being most eagerly discussed. Players demand that the Lawn…

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Rink Pictures

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 2

Tom Mix has filled "The Rainbow Trail," to be shown to-night, with swift action, tense dramatic situations and an abundance of real Mix thrills. It is…

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Amusements Star Court Theatre

Northern Star · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 4

To-night (Friday) only a double Master Picture programme is being presented. David Belasco's clebrated stage success, "The Boomm[?]ang," is one of the features. The…

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Band Benefit

Tweed Daily · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 4

A euchre party and dance was held in the School of Arts, Murwillumbah, on Wednesday night last, and as a result the Murwillumbah Town Band…

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Byron Bay's Troubles Thieves Still Active. Plate and Jewellery Stolen. Youths Excluded from Pictures

Tweed Daily · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 5

Complaints are still rife regarding thieving at Byron Bay. On Wednesday last the residence of Mr. T. J. Ball, auctioneer, was entered. Quite a good…

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Fight in a Theatre a Stirring Battle (Australian Press Association.) DUBLIN

Northern Star · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 5

There was an amazing scene in the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, when Shan O'Casey's play, "The Plough and the Stars" was produced, dealing with the recent revolutionary…

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Miss Florence Yates's Concert

Northern Star · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 4

It hardly seems three and a half years since this popular artist gave her first Lismore recital. Fresh from the success which had attended her Sydney concerts she made…

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Rink Pictures

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 15 February 1926 · page 2

"New Lives for Old," on to-night and to-morrow nights' programme, is a story of the adventures of a celebrat­ed Parisian dancer who becomes…

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