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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1937

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Dance at Dunbible

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 4

A social conducted by the Dunbible cricketers in Dunbible Hall on Thursday night last was well attended considering the inclement weather…

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Roxy Theatre "Romeo and Juliet"

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 7

This evening at the Roxy Theatre, the celebrated film, "Romeo and Juliet" will be presented. The story of "Romeo and Juliet" is well known…

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Hundreds Perish in Theatre Fire Tokio

Northern Star · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 7

A theatre built of wood and plaster crammed with 1500 people caught fire at Antung, Manchuria, to-day and at least 658 people,…

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680 Bodies Recovered Theatre Fire Holocaust In Manchuria

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 5

LONDON,Sunday:--A message from Tokio says 680 Bodies have been recovered following a disastrous fire…

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Community Concert Surf Club Benefits

Northern Star · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 4

The third of the new year's series of community singing concerts was held last Thursday night in the Byron Bay Literary Institute and,…

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Centennial Theatre Ballina

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 February 1937 · page 9

For the first time the three juvenile actors, Freddie Bartholomew, Jackie Cooper and Mickey Rooney, have been co-starred in "The Devil…

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Amusements Regent Theatre Robert Donat in "The Ghost Goes West"

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 17 February 1937 · page 6

Not since the days of the matinee idol has there been so much demand for the services of a star as there is for those of Robert Donat…

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"Concertina House" Freak Building Arouses Council's Ire

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 17 February 1937 · page 7

The "concertina house," which has aroused the ire of Hamble (Hampshire) Parish Council--who say they will be more like barracks than homes--is…

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Amusements Regent Theatre "The Ghost Goes West"

Tweed Daily · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 6

The delightful romantic comedy, "The Ghost Goes West," starring Robert Donat, will be screened for the last time at the Regent Theatre,…

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Wadeville Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 2

Organised by Miss G. Burney, a successful dance in aid of Miss Molly Murray in the Roman Catholic Queen Competition was held in the…

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The Social Round Dance at Collins Creek

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 2

The largest crowd to attend the Collins Creek hall for some time was present at a dance organised by Messrs. B. McAnelly and Noonan, in aid…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "Toll of the Road"

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 7

"Toll of the Road" will be screened at the Roxy theatre to-night. It is a story of dangers on the highways--of youth's love for thrills and danger…

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Rain Marred Dance Attendance R.G. Queen Candidate To Benefit

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 4

Owing to the inclement weather, there was only a small attendance at a dance and euchre tournament at the Memorial Institute last night in…

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ENTERTAINMENTS What's on in Town and District. "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" To night at the Vogue Theatre the [?]

Northern Star · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 3

To-night at the v[?]gue theatre the [?] presentation of the comedy drama, 'Mr. Deeds Goes To Town," will be given. Gary Cooper plays the part of a young…

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Lynch's Creek Concert

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 2

Humorous numbers will be a feature of a concert programme at Lynch's Greek hall on Tuesday. The artists will include Miss Jean Fuller,…

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Band Recital

Northern Star · Saturday 20 February 1937 · page 8

The recently formed Lismore Municipal Band will render its first programme of classical, operatic and sacred music from the band rotunda,…

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Apollo Dance

Northern Star · Saturday 20 February 1937 · page 7

The supper dance at the Apollo Hall, Lismore, last Saturday night was attended by a large crowd. The square dances again proved popular. The winners of the…

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Centennial Theatre, Ballina

Northern Star · Saturday 20 February 1937 · page 7

A cast headed by Jack Oakie, Sally Eilers, J. Farrell McDonald and Claude Gillingwater is in "Florida Special," to be screened at the Centennial Theatre,…

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Pendulum Of Dance Fashion Swings To The Back Waltz

Northern Star · Saturday 20 February 1937 · page 4

THE pendulum of dance fashion has reached the end of its swing. Jerky, jumpy dance steps are on…

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Juvenile Ball

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 4

A juvenile ball in aid of the Roman Catholic Church ball to be held on March 17, was held in the Memorial Hall, Bonalbo, and was successful…

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