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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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Amusements. Holiday Pictures. at the Rink

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 2

There is a holiday spirit in all the programmes selected for presentation at the Rink during the coming holidays. Owing to there being no pictures…

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Rink Pictures

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 2

"The Red Raiders," billed for tonight, is adapted from Marion Jackson's story, "The White Horse Troop," and provides Ken Maynard, the dashing…

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Irish National Concert a Treat at Ballina

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 6

One of the outstanding social events held during the year in Ballina is the Irish National Con[?] which takes place annually round the…

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Highland Gathering Visitors Welcomed on the Clarence Scotch Concert

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 4

Fully 100 members of kindred societies were entertained and welcomed on Friday night by the Claronce Scottish Society, in the Scottish…

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Lavender Dance

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 2

The Mullumbimby Croquet Club is out to create a sensation with its first franco on Thursday evening nest, April 19. The dance is to be a…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Tweed Daily · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 2

Through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Fagan, of Greenmount, Coolangatta, who placed their residence at the disposal of the committee, a most…

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Amusements Star Court Theatre

Northern Star · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 4

"The Red Raiders" is a powerful historical western drama of the precivil war hostilities between the army and savage Indians, starring Ken…

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Bound and Gagged Theatre Caretaker's Experience

Tweed Daily · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 2

AUCKLAND (N.Z.), Wednesday.--Richard Gainfort (65), caretaker at the Strand Theatre at Hamiiton, was bound and gagged last night by…

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Breaking-up Concert at Rural School

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 2

The large assembly room at the Rural School was packed to the door on Thursday, afternoon last, the crowd overflowing to the long verandah, to…

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Federal Hall Pictures

Northern Star · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 4

"Underworld, "Paramount's super film, comes to the Federal Hall on Tuesday next. It is a stirring, pulsating story of the feuds and warfare…

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Anzac Night Ball

Tweed Daily · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 2

The attention of musicians is directed to an advertisement elsewhere in this issue inviting tenders for supply of music to the above ball…

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Amusements Star Court Theatre

Northern Star · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 4

When a picture can make you laugh and forget the petty annoyances of the day—then it is good entertainment. And "good entertainment" is the…

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Campbell Hospital Wireless Thursday's Gig Radio Dance

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 8

"All the world and his wife and family will be there." So said one of the organisers yesterday referring to the Big Radio Dance, in aid of the…

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Brawl at a Dance. Lively Affair at Harwood

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 3

Before Mr. E. A. Mahony, P.M., at the Maclean Police Court, James Vincent Gillespie was charged with having on March 24 behaved in a riotous manner…

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Tennis Dance

Northern Star · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 4

An event much awaited by dancers takes place in the Hibernian Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) night, and being one of the first this season it should…

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Nimbin Boys' Band

Northern Star · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 4

The Nimbi Boys' Band in charge of Messrs. Walker, Henry and Boorman arrived in Byron Bay by lorry on Saturday. They were met on arrival…

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Military Ball

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 2

The balance sheet in connection with the recent military ball, as supplied by the organiser, Mr. W. Issue, is as follows:—Receipts, door takings…

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Nimbin Boys Band. Visit to Byron Bay

Tweed Daily · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 2

Nimbin's Juvenile Band, in charge of Messrs. Walker, Henry and Boorman, arrived at Byron Bay by lorry on Saturday. they were…

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Explosion in Dance Hall West Plains (Missouri)

Northern Star · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 6

Thirty-five people were killed and 40 injured, 16 seriously, as the result of a fire and explosion which wrecked a dance hall late to-day. The ground…

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Wireless Fund. Thursday's Dance

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 2

It is most unfortunate that Mr. N. Whittaker, the chief worker for Thursday's Radio Dance, should have been suddenly taken ill, and compelled to…

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