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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1927

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Enjoyable Band Jazz

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

A very enjoyable dance was held by the Band in the Imperial Hall last Friday evening. The hall was again given free by Mr. Kennedy, whom the…

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Missing Pictures. Dentist Charged with Theft Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 5

On a charge of having stolen five pictures of a total value of £4 14s, John Smith (42), a dentist, was committed for trial at the Central Police Court to-day. Evidence was…

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Pictures Stolen Dentist Committed for Trial. Said he Bought them at Surgery. Unblemished Character

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.--On a charge of having stolen five pictures, of the total value of £414, John Smith (42), a dentist, was committed for trial at…

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Amusements "Song and Dance Man"

Northern Star · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 4

With the reputation of a big New York stage success, with the glamorous backstage life of Broadway for a background, with a brilliant cast of sere[?]n and stage…

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Becker's Pictures

Northern Star · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 4

Picture patrons at Dunoon should be well pleased with the programme at Becker's pictures on Saturday night next, when a very fine double star programme will be…

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Band in Difficulties Wellington (N.z.)

Northern Star · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 4

The Commonwealth Silver Band now touring New Zealand is £1000 in arrears with wages, according a statement made in Christchurch Police Court yesterday. When…

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Wild Night Kyogle Police Court Drink at Dance Halls Kyogle

Northern Star · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 4

The first sitting of the Police Court held in the now court house this morning was marked by proceedings in lighter vein at times when a case arising out of a social…

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Rink Pictures

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 2

At the Rink to-night will be presented the vivid, spectacular melodrama "The Transcontinental Limited" with Johnnie Walker, Eugenia…

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Old Time Dance Series

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 2

A series of old-time dances is being organised by the Traders' Queen Committee, in conjunction with Mr. and Mrs. S. Evans, commencing tomorrow…

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Trouble at a Dance. Defendant Heavily Fined

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 2

The time of the P.M. was largely occupied at the Kyogle Police Court on Wednesday in hearing a series of charges arising out of a difference of…

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Cedar Point Affray. Dispute Over Class of Dance. Fisticuffs and Language

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 2

The story of a mix-up-at a dance in the Cedar Point Hall, on January 21 was related in the Kyogle Police Court on Wednesday, when Roy Griffin…

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Methodist Car Fund. Concert at Stratheden

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 2

After two unsuccessful attempts owing to rain, the concert in aid of the Methodist ear fund took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Moore on…

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Pictures and Crime

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 6

The Chief Secretary read a report in the Legislative Assembly from the Commissioner of Police, in which he stated that there was nothing to…

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Gaol for Actor. Obscene Exposure in Pictures

Tweed Daily · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 5

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Friday.--At Wellington to-day, George Desylla Zucco, a leading member of the Moscovitch Company, was sentenced to six…

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A False Alarm. Goodsell not Kidnapped. Appearing in Portland Theatre

Tweed Daily · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 5

VANCOUVER, Thursday.--A message from Portland (Orgeon) states that Major Goodsell is safe here, and is appearing, in a local theatre. He…

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Rink Pictures

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 2

Johnny Hines and Diana Kane appear to-night and to-morrow night in "the Brown Derby," the snappiest comedy ever produced. There are speed boats…

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Amusu Pictures

Northern Star · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 4

A special programe will be presented at Alstonville Amusu pictures on Wednesday night, showing two stars, with full support. "Two lucky prizes, donated by Mr. Robert…

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School of Arts-pictures

Tweed Daily · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 2

An unusually picturesque fashion show furnishes one of the most colorful episodes in the film version of "Mlle. Modiste," Corinne Griffith's…

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Euchre and Old-time Dance

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 2

The first of the series of euchre tournaments, held in the Masonic Hall on Friday night, proved a great success. Mr. T. Walsh won the gents…

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LOCAL and GENERAL School of Arts Pictures

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 2

Arrangements have been made for booking seats for the School of Arts pictures, without extra charge. The box plan will be in charge of the…

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