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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

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Disastrous Fire at Ballarat £35,000 Damage Theatre Gutted, Other Buildings Damaged

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 25 March 1936 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Tuesday:-- In one of the largest fires ever seen, at Ballarat the Coliseum Theatre, Australia's largest picture theatre…

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ENTERTAINMENTS What's on in Towrn and District. Star Court Theatre "The Mighty Barnum"

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 March 1936 · page 9

The story of Barnum's own life as [?]he rose from the position of a grocery store hand to become the prince of showmen will be seen to-day and…

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Younger Set Dance

Tweed Daily · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 3

The Twin Towns C.W.A. Younger Set conducted a very enjoyable dance in Jazzland, Coolangatta, on Tuesday last. Mrs. Noble's Orchestra…

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Amusements Regent Theatre "Diamond Jim"

Tweed Daily · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 6

"Diamond Jim," the current attraction, will be screened at the Regent for the last time to-night. Starring Edmund Arnold this production…

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Star Court Theatre "The Mighty Barnum"

Northern Star · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 11

Wallace Beery will be seen as Barnum, claimed to be the world's greatest showman, at the Star Court, Lismore, to-night, when "The Mighty Barnum"…

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ENTERTAINMENTS What's on in Town and District. the Vogue Theatre "Mr. Cohen Takes a Walk"

Northern Star · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 11

Introducing a Continental star, Paul Graetz, who portrays the role of Jake Cohen, a self-made business man, who leaves his family to carry…

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Casino Methodists Harvest Festival Concert CASINO

Northern Star · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 3

The Casino Methodist Church harvest festival special concert and sale of gifts, which was held in the church hall, was successful and attracted a…

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Philharmonic Dance

Northern Star · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 4

A large number of dancers attended the dance arranged by members of the Philharmonic Society on Wednesday evening last in the Federalette. Berry's…

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Dance and Ping Pong Tournament

Northern Star · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 5

On Monday evening next an attractive entertainment will be held in the Federalette, Lismore, at which there will be amusement' for all. Ping pong…

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Boomi Creek P. and C. Association Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 8

Although the wet weather mitigated against a large attendance at the recent social held in the Boomi School, and in aid of the school funds,…

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Breach of Preference Act Theatre Company To Pay £5 Fine

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 8

Finding that there had been a breach of the Returned Soldiers' Preference Act, Mr. Harrison, S.M., in the Central Summons Court,…

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ENTERTAINMENTS What's on in Town and District. the Vogue Theatre "Mr. Cohen Takes a Walk"

Northern Star · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 11

A family quarrel, after the father has made his business a success, and left it to his family to manage, is the theme of "Mr. Cohen Takes a…

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Dunoon Pictures

Northern Star · Saturday 28 March 1936 · page 6

Purdie and Kimpton's Picture Company intend giving the profits of their show next Tuesday night, in the Dunoon Hall, to the fund which…

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Federalette, Ladies' Hockey Dance

Northern Star · Saturday 28 March 1936 · page 6

The Old Students' Ladies' Hockey Club will hold a dance at the Federalette, Lismore, to-night. Berry's Syncopaters will provide the music…

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Dance and Ping Pong Tournament

Northern Star · Saturday 28 March 1936 · page 6

In the Federalette, Lismore, on Monday night a novelty evening will be held. There will be dancing in the main hall to music supplied by…

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Centennial Theatre, Ballina "Little Miss Marker"

Northern Star · Saturday 28 March 1936 · page 6

The famous characters in Damon Runyon's celebrated story, "Little Miss Marker," are vividly portrayed by Shirley Temple, Aldolph Menjou,…

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CUDGERA Bachelors and Benedicts Annual Ball

Tweed Daily · Monday 30 March 1936 · page 6

The Cudgera Bachelors and Benedicts' annual ball was held on Wednesday night last when, despite adverse weather conditions; the hall was…

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Amusements Regent Theatre Wanderer of the Wastleland"

Tweed Daily · Monday 30 March 1936 · page 3

Featuring Dean Jagger and Gail Patrick, Paramount's outdoor screen romance, "Wanderer, of the Waste land," will be presented at the…

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ENTERTAINMENTS What's on in Town and District. the Vogue Theatre "Two for To-night"

Northern Star · Monday 30 March 1936 · page 2

Bing Crosby sings his way into Joan Bennett's heart, with five song hits in "Two For To-night," at The Vogue, Lismore. The picture also…

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Convent Ball

Northern Star · Tuesday 31 March 1936 · page 11

In St. Carthage's Hall, Lismore, on Sunday night a number of ladies of the Cathedral parish met to make arrangements for the annual Convent…

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