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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

1,194 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 8 of 60

Successful Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 2

A masquerade dance organised by Miss Ruth Dent last night presented an opportunity to a large crowd of pleasure seekers to indulge in the…

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Car Stolen from Outside Theatre

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 3

The Warwick police are busy scouring the country on the Brisbane side of Spicer's Gap in search of three men, who stole a double seater…

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Military Ball Function at Lismore a Picturesque Scene

Northern Star · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 4

The warm weather of yesterday did not prevent numbers of dancing enthusiasts from crowding to the military ball Held last night in the Apollo…

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District News the Twin Towns Irish National Concert

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the Irish National Concert in the Capital Theatre, Coolangatta, on Friday night last, the programme for which was…

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Football Dance

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 2

On Saturday night next, March 31, the Wanderers Football Club will hold a dance in the School of Arts. There should be, a good attendance of football…

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Rink Pictures

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 2

There will be a final screening at the Rink to-night of 'Mother Maehree," one of the most gripping stories ever told. Lars Hanson and Ernest…

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Anglican Ball

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 2

A meeting was held on Wednesday night in the Church of England hall to discuss the Church of England ball and social. There was a good…

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Dance at Bangalow!

Northern Star · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 4

A dance will be held in the Bangalow A. and I. Hall to-night when, in addition to the first heat of a fox trot championship for two handsome silver…

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In Memory of Our Glorious Dead. £50,000 Worth of Pictures in £253,000 War Memorial

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 4

No country in the British Empire, if not the world, is likely to point with greater pride to their National War Memorial, which is to be…

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Federal Hall Dance

Northern Star · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 6

The opening dance of the season in the Federal Hall-will be held to-night. The full floor will be available for. dancing. First-class music has; been…

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Convect School Concert

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 2

Sanding room only was available for chose who were not punctual at the Convent School Concert in the Empire Hal] on Thursday evening last. Every…

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Lismore Methodism Anniversary Celebrations Interesting Concert

Northern Star · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 4

The celebration of the anniversary of 50 years of Methodism in Lismore is taking place this year. This jubilee showing the growth of the church…

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Ballena Ieish National Concert

Northern Star · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 6

In addition to a variety of artistic items, which introduce a new soprano and a new contralto to Ballina audiences, the programme at the Irish…

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Ballina Carnival Dance

Northern Star · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 2

The carnival social organised by Mr. J. C. Bradley for Mrs. V. Green-halgh's stall at the Easter hospital carnival took place in the Masonic…

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Big Radio Dance at Coraki

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 5

The big radio dance at Coraki on Thursday, April 10th, promises to be something out of the ordinary. The first radio dance was such a record…

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Graziers Want Band in Domain to Drown Voices

Tweed Daily · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday. — At the Graziers' Conference to–day a motion was carried that the Civic Commission be asked to put a strong band in…

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Film Industry. Tariff and Subsidy. Encouragement to Australian Pictures

Tweed Daily · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 5

Drastic amendments in regard to the film industry in Australia are expected to be made soon if the Federal Government gives effect to the…

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Band Official Farewelled

Northern Star · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 3

A pleasing little function was held at Casino on Wednesday night, when Mr. R. Williams, of the Commercial Banking staff, who has received…

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Diggers' Theatre

Northern Star · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 6

To accommodate the enormous number of picture patrons who want to see "The Gay Retreat" the management have decided to show this…

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Tongan Girls Dance to Radio

Northern Star · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 14

The story of how a number of Tongan girls were trained to dance to radio music to provide partners for a number of men living on an island in…

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