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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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Amusements Star Court Theatre

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 4

Once again picture patrons are to see the popular Ronald Colman-Vilma Banky combination in a spectacular and entrancing photoplay, "The Magic Flame," which is…

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Amusements Star Court Theatre

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 4

"Frisco Sally Levv," Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's new, picture, featuring, the vivacious Sally O'Neil, which comes to the Star. Court Theatre, Lismore to-night, is a…

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Shot in Theatre Man Dies in Hospital

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 4

ROCKHAMPTON, Saturday.— Thos. Mayer (50), who was believed to have been associated, with the Hippodrome theatrical enterprises, was found…

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Interstate Band Contest Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 5

At the interstate band contest on Sydney Sports Ground Townsville (Q.) won the "B" grade competition with a fine performance of "On the Cornish Coast."…

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"The Flying Dutchman" Leads the Police a Dance Melbourne

Northern Star · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 7

Having secured an 85 horse power sports model car Frederick Reeves (17) led the police a merry dance for the past cloven weeks. He was chased by the police in…

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Federal Hall Pictures

Northern Star · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 6

"Arizona Bound" is a thrilling western picture featuring Gary Cooper—lean, lanky, good looking product of ranch life, six feet two of sinewy brawn, an actor who can act…

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Campbell Hospital Wireless Ruthven Dance To-night

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 5

To-night (Friday) Ruthven will give the movement to install a radio set in the Campbell Hospital a decided boost along the path to success. And…

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Federal Hall Pictures

Northern Star · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 6

To-night a thrilling western picture, featuring Gary Cooper:—six feet of sinewy brawn, a good looking product of the wonderful west, a real cowboy, who has proved…

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Band Contests Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 5

The A grade competition at the interstate band contests was won by Hamilton Band, Bondi Beach Concert Band being second, and Cessnock Town Band third. The euphonium…

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District News The Twin Towns Scotch Concert

Tweed Daily · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 4

The excellent programme submitted on Thursday night at the Empire Theatre, Tweed Heads, under the auspices of the Border Caledonian Society,…

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Federal Hall Pictures

Northern Star · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 4

Gary Cooper and "Flash," his wonder horse, may be seen again to-night at the Federal Hall in the Paramount version of a Zane Grey novel, "Arizona Bound." It iS…

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Ball at Billinudgel

Tweed Daily · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 2
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The first ball under the auspices of the Billinudgel Parents and Citizens Association was held in the hall on Thursday night last. It was a most…

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Lismore Municipal Orchestra

Northern Star · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 4

The Lisimore Municipal Orchestra hold its first meeting of the year last night in the Masonic Hall. The president (Dr. A. J. Opie) presided, and there were also present:…

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Federal Hall Pictures

Northern Star · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 2

"Old Man Gloom," nemesis of all that makes life worth while, is due for one of the most terrific jolts of his career to-night when Wallace Beery's current Paramount comedy,…

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Campbell Hospital Wireless Ruthven's Radio Dance

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 2

In spite of the heat there was a large attendance at Ruthven's effort in aid of the Campbell Hospital wireless on Friday evening. About 35 Coraki and…

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Amusements a "Song and Dance " Man

Northern Star · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 2

Great enthusiasm is already aroused in Lismore for the coming appearance of Mr. "Billy" Moloney, the famous vaudeville comedian, at the Star Court Theatre,…

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Picture Theatre Burnt Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 5

Fire destroyed the Woollahra Picture Theatre to-day, the damage being estimated at £8000. The manager left about 11.30 a.m. and at that time there was no sign of…

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Fortunate Orchestra

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Kurri Kurri Orchestra it was decided to compete at some' of the eisteddfods during the year. The secrotary was instructed to' make inquiries from…

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Federal Hall Pictures

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 3

Owing to "Casey at the Bat" film not arriving in time, "Children of Divorce," Paramount's special, will be screened, to night at the Federal Hall. Esther…

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