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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

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New Theatre Site

Northern Star · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 6

The site on which a new theatre is to be erected for Mr. T. J. Dorgan at Casino. The land is situated opposite the post office, and adjoins the Commenwealth Bank, which is seen on the right…

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Ballina Band Subsidy Sought BALLINA

Northern Star · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 6

A meeting of the Ballina Municipal and District Band last night appointed Messrs. G. E. Roberts-McCarthy (president) and H. E. Sharpe…

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Christmas Carols Kyogle Band's Effort KyOGLE

Northern Star · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 5

According to the report of the treasurer (Mr. A. T. Constable) to last night's meeting of the committee of Kyogle Citizens' Band, the…

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OVER £8 for Xmas Carols Kyogle Band's Successful Effort

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 4

Receipts from the Christmas carolling effort conducted by Kyogle Citizens' Band on Christmas morning amounted to £8 11s 7d, according…

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Pipe Band's Great Record. Only Once Unplaced in 28 Competitions

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 2

Tenterfield Caledonian Pipe Band has put up a record of achievement which might be envied by any organisation, says the local paper…

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Plans for New Theatre at Casino Ambitious Project CASINO

Northern Star · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 6

Plans for the erection of a new picture theatre at Casino, on a site opposite the Post Office in Barker-street, and…

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Band Contest Subsidy Ballina

Northern Star · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 9

Following representations made by the president of the Ballina Municipal and District Band (Mr. G. E. Roberts-McCarthy), that the Municipal…

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Centennial Theatre, Ballina "One More Spring"

Northern Star · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 14

A deftly contrived blend of irony, pathos, adventure and romance makes "One More Spring," to be shown to-night and Monday night at Ballina, one…

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House Destroyed by Fire Occupants Were At Pictures KYOGLE

Northern Star · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 6

While the occupants were at the Kyogle pictures to-night, a fire destroyed a live roomed cottage on a dairy farm on the back Wyangarie…

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Dubbo Citizens' Band

Northern Star · Monday 13 January 1936 · page 4

The progress made by the Dubbo Citizens Band which was formed only three months ago and of which Mr. W. Fearce, formerly of Lismore, is the…

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Struck By Cricket Ball BANGALOW

Northern Star · Monday 13 January 1936 · page 6

When he was struck by a fast ball from J. Stone in the Cooper's Shoot-Broken Head cricket match at Cooper's Shoot yesterday, the home…

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New Year's Eve Ball

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 4

The ball held at the Wyan Public Hall on New Year's EVe attracted a large gathering. The hall was decorated for the occasion with two large…

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Fire Gutted Home While Family at Pictures

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 4

Damage estimated at £550 was caused by a fire which on Friday night destroyed the home of Mr. Jack Oaten on a dairy farm on the back…

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World's Wonder Zeppelin Largest Aircraft Dance Floor and Central Heating

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 3

LONDON, December 28 (by Air Mail):—The largest aircraft ever built waits in long; high building at Friedrichshaften, on the…

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Modern Theatre New Casino Building To Cost £20,000

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 2

A modern and spacious theatre is to be erected in Barker Street, Casino, opposite the Post Office, and improvements are to be effected to…

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Grand Birthday Party Capt. Goering 2,000 at Opera House Ball

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 2

BERLIN, Monday: — Captain Goering (Minister for Air) celebrated his 43rd birthday with the greatest party of his life, including…

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Entertainments What's on in Town and District. the Vogue Theatre "Bonnie Scotland"

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 9

On Saturday and Monday large crowds at the Vogue, Lismore, roared with laughter at the popular comedians, Laurel and Hardy, in "Bonnie…

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Old Time Dance

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 8

A large crowd attended the old time supper dance held at the Apollo Hall, Lismore, on Saturday night. Nine sets took part in the square…

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Centennial Theatre, Ballina, "Reckless"

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 8

Jean Harlow and William Powell are co-starred in the new musical extravaganza, "Reckless," to be shown for the last, time to-night. Others in…

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Amusements Regent Theatre Spectacular 'Dante's Inferno

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 3

Fox, in fashioning "Dante's Inferno" into the photoplay of the same name, to be screened at the Regent to-night and on Thursday, found…

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