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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1937

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Amusements Regent Theatre "Strike Me Pink"

Tweed Daily · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 3

Eddie Cantor, starring in the featured attraction at the Regent, "Strike Me Pink," will be seen for the last time to-night. Released through…

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Kicked Ball at Crowd Irate Footballer Fined £2 on Charge of Assault

Tweed Daily · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 8

EDINBURGH, Tuesday:-- No matter what the provocation, a footballer is not entitled to vent his feelings on an abusive crowd…

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One Man Band. and What a Band!

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 3

Hollywood's "one man band" is the title the film holk have pinned upon Smiley Burnette, singing and playing comedian under contract to Republic…

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For Brisbane? Lismore Municipal Band

Northern Star · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 11

According to officials, the carnival which is being conducted in Woodlark-street on behalf of Lismore Municipal Band is to be continued…

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For Annual Ball Byron Bay Hospital Auxiliary

Northern Star · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 4

On Tuesday afternoon last, the Byron Bay Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary held its first meeting, after being in recess for the Christmas season. The meeting…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "Wanderer of the Wasteland"

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 7

A colourful outdoor drama, "Wanderer of the Wasteland," outstanding because of its originality of plot and humaneness of characterisation…

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ENTERTAINMENTS What's on in Town and District. the Vogue Theatre "Private Number"

Northern Star · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 11

To-night, at the Vogue Theatre, Lismore, will be the final presentation of the domestic drama "Private Number," with Robert Taylor and…

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To Dance in London

Tweed Daily · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 5

Miss Joy Fox, a Melbourne girl, who will leave for London in the Mongolia shortly to appear as a cabaret dancer during the…

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Centennial Theatre, Ballina

Northern Star · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 18

A number of popular songs including "Take This Rose," "Madonne," and "I Love You Gyps" will be sung by the continental singer, Hans…

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Chan Pictures Launched Many on Star Route

Northern Star · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 4

Get a part in a Charlie Chan picture and become a movie star! The magic of this formula was indicated by a checkup of the casts of…

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Free Fight in Sydney Much Blood Spilt Dispute Over Girl in Dance Hall

Tweed Daily · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday:-- Pitt Street, between Market and Park Streets, was the scene of an exciting brawl late to-night and for a time…

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Benefit Concert

Northern Star · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 18

Next Tuesday night the Bangalow Frolics will stage a variety show, including sketches, tap dancing and all the latest song hits. well-known…

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Yacht Runs Ashore Men Mistook Lights At Dance Hall

Tweed Daily · Monday 8 February 1937 · page 4

SYDNEY, Sunday:--The ten-ton yacht Moonbill, bound from Sydney on a cruise to Queensland waters, ran ashore at Forster. Beach on Saturday…

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Stan Bourne's Band

Northern Star · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 3

Stan Bourne and his Band, who have been popular at the community concerts, dances and radio broadcasts, during the past few months,…

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Channon Ball

Northern Star · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 3

The Channon M.U.I.O.O.F. will hold the first social of the year in the Channon Hall to-night. Dancers and cribbage players will be catered for. Mrs…

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Dance at Nurses' Quarters

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 4

On Thursday night next the Matron and nurses of Tweed District Hospital will hold a dance and bridge party at the newly decorated nurses'…

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Anniversary Dance Byron Bay Function

Northern Star · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 4

A successful dance was held at Foster's "Esplanade Cafe," Byron Bay on Anniversary Night. This was organised by Miss Flo Egan in…

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Brunswick Heads Dance For Hospital Funds

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 3

Visitors from Mullumbimby, Byron Bay, Bangalow, Lismore and other centres attended the dance in Brunswick Heads Hall in aid of Lismore…

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Roxy Theatre "The Fourth Test Match"

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 2

The first portion of the fourth test match, which was concluded on Thursday in Adelaide, will be screened at the Roxy Theatre this evening…

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Byron Bay Anniversary Dance For R.C. Funds

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 6

A most successful anniversary dance Was held at the Esplanade Cafe, Byron Bay, organised by Miss Flo Egan in aid of Roman Catholic Church…

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