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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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Negro Band Comment in America New York

Northern Star · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 5

Considerable interest has been aroused in what is termed the deportation of the negro band from Australia. Noted bard leaders express…

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South Lismore Concert

Northern Star · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 6

The Palais Theatre, South Lismore, will, on Wednesday evening next, be the scene of a grand school concert. This will be the first concert of its…

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ADMIRAL Charges at Court-Martial Trouble Over Band Incidents at Naval Dance Gibraltar

Northern Star · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 3

The court-martial inquiry into the charges against RearAdmiral Collard, Capt. Dewar and Commander Daniel, of…

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12 Tons of Band

Northern Star · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 8

In preparation for the Easter carnival the Lismore Tennis Club has ordered 12 tons of sea sand. This will be used in the event of showery…

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Amusements. Two Big Pictures. at the Rink

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

One of the outstanding pictures of tlio year is "The Gay Retreat," to be shown at the Rink to-night (Monday) and Tuesday supported by no less a…

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Picture Scare. Petrol-soaked Bagging. Thrown Into Theatre

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—Great excitement prevailed in the Narina Picture Theatre, Mascot, on Saturday night, when some bagging saturated with…

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School Concert

Northern Star · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 8

The programme for the South Lismore Public School concert, to be held on Wednesday evening in the Palais Theatre, is very attractive to those…

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Irish National Concert Operetta "The Rebel Night" Performance at Ballina

Northern Star · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 7

One of the most successful musical, programmes ever presented at Ballina was witnessed by a large audience at the Irish National Concert in the…

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The Band Gives Thanks. (To the Editor.)

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 2

"Kindly allow me space in your valued paper to thank, on behalf of the Town Band, the officials of the Friendly Societies' Association for their…

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Picture Theatre Outrage Attempt to Cause Fire Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 5

Great excitement prevailed in the Marina picture theatre, Mascot, on Saturday night, when some bagging, saturated with petrol, was thrown…

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Latest Telegrams. Fire Bugs Abroad. Timber Yard Menaced, Also Picture Theatre. Sydney

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

An attempt was made yesterday to destroy Mulhearn's timber yard at Pyrmont, by placing a petrol-soaked newspaper among the timber. Fortunately…

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To Swell Baths Fund Convent Pupils' Concert

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 3

Despite inclement weather conditions, there was a good attendance at the grand concert contributed by pupils of Mount Saint Patrick's Convent…

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Tweed Heads Boys' Band Concert

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 4 April 1928 · page 2

A number of Murwillumbah artists, in addition to "Bob Mack", the famous Scottish comedian are included in the programme of the Tweed Heads…

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Dance at Nimbin

Northern Star · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 6

At, the dance which is being held to-night, in the Nimbin Hall a large share of annusement is promised to patrons. Several novelty dances have…

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Radiocasting Pictures Success in Austria

Northern Star · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 8

The Fultograph picture radiocasting apparatus, so-called after its inventor, Capt. Otto Fulton, is now an actual reality in the radio world, as may be…

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South Lismore School Successful Concert

Northern Star · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 6

The Palais Theatre, South Lismore was crowded last night, when a children's concert was given by the pupils of the South Lismore school. From the…

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Tweed Heads Band Successful Concert

Tweed Daily · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 4

As is usually the ease with concerts and functions of a similar nature. which are dependent to a large extent upon visiting artists, a postponement from…

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Easter Mondiay Dance

Northern Star · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 4

Mesdames Byrne and Plummer, secretaries have all arrangements well in hand for the annual dance and euchre party to be held in the Apollo…

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The Big Radio Dance

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 5

The big Radio Dance in Moroney Theatre is only a fortnight away, and unless bad weather intervenes all the indications point to a wonderful…

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Boys' Brass Band a Tweed Heads Success

Northern Star · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 10

Mr. N. C. Hewitt writes:—The Tweed Heads Boys' Brass Baud has just concluded another most successful year of its existence. In view of…

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