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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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Picture Theatre Collapses Rio Janiero

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 5

A motion picture theatre at Curitoba (Parana) collapsed during a performance on Sunday. There were many casualties, the majority of them…

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Gosford Races Dance on at Twenties Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 2

Races were held at Gosford to-day in fine weather. A woman was the sole investor on Dance On—winner of the Maiden, and she received £29 15s for 5s…

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Carnival Dance

Tweed Daily · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 2

Another dance Will be held under the auspices of the Memorial Baths Committee in the School of Arts to-morrow night, when a chocolate waltz and…

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Federal Hall Pictures

Northern Star · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 4

In "Afraid to Love," Miss Vidor demonstrates how a woman shonld not dross if she hopes to gain the attentionn of the opposite sex She appears first…

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Federal Hall Pictures

Northern Star · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 6

The peerless Florence Vidor, whose rise to cinema prominence is nothing. short of meteoric, is to be seen to-morrow night at the Federal Hall,…

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Foot Ball Tweed District Rugby League Annual Meeting of Delegates. Successful Season. Financial Position Retrieved

Tweed Daily · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 5

During the 192 7 football season, Tweed District Rugby League made a net profit of £106159, and after liquidating a debt of £9619 brought forward from the previous year, there remained a surplus of £1014. It is the first time in…

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Leap Year Dance

Northern Star · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 8

Held, under the auspices of the Coraki Parents and Citizens' Association, over 120 couples attended one of the most successful dances held in…

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Concert at Bangalow "Blue Bird" Company

Northern Star · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 9

In the Bangalow A. and I. Hall on Tuesday night the bright and talented company of local artists, the "Blue Birds," submitted a very enjoyable…

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Rink Pictures

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 2

Tom Mix and Tony appear to-niglit and to-marrow night in '' Tumbling River." In this production Mix is owner of a stock ranch and a fellow who is…

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Military Ball

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 2

A" grand military ball, organised by the R.S. and S. I. League 'and the Women'.s Hospital Auxiliary, will be held in the School of Arts on Wednesday…

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Actors Carried On. While Pushes Staged Fight. Excitement in Theatre

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 2

LONDON, Sunday.— While girl acrobats were performing on the stge, two rival gangs of 40 hooligans came to blows in the pit of the Gaiety Theatre,…

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Non-stop Dance of 101 Hours Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 7

Jimmy Alexander act a new dance, record by completing 301 hours of continuous dancing at the Glaciarium. Three other competitors dropped out…

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Brawl in Theatre Bottles Used Freely Hooligans Come to Blows

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday.—While girl acrobats were performing on the stage, two rival gangs of 40 hooligans came to blows in the pit of the Gaiety…

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Rink Pictures

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 2

Some of the most gorgeous gown ereations ever seen on the screen are worn by Greta Garbo, Sweden's famous screen beauty, in the spectacular…

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Military Ball

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 2

The military ball organised by the R.S. and S.[?]. League and the Women's Hospital Auxiliary, to be held in the Schoo1 of Arts to-night is expected…

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Rappville News. Leap Year Dance

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 2

A very successful Leap Year dance was held in the Rappville Hall on Wednesday night, February 29. Despite the fact that the outlying roads were in a…

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Tennis Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 2

The annual dance and euchre tournament in aid of Kyogle Tennis Club will be held at the Tivoli Garden Thetre on Tuesday night next. Judging…

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Benefit Pictures

Tweed Daily · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 5

Through the courtesy of the Byron Bay Literary Institute committee, a benefit picture entertainment in aid of the Surf Club was held in the…

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Rink Pictures

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 2

To-night Rink patrons will be afforded the last opportunity to see "Rookies," the greatest laugh-quake ever. Another star attraction will be…

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The Risk. Successful Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 2

A very successful dance was held in the Risk Hall on Friday evening last, in aid of the new hall building, which is shortly to be erected at the…

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