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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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Local and General Coolangatta Military Dance

Tweed Daily · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 4

The first of a series of euchre parties and dances in aid of the Twin Towns Welfare Club associated with the militia was held at Jazzland on…

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Band Sunday for Byron Bay Byron Bay

Northern Star · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 10

Byron Bay Improvement Association at a meeting last night decided to support a proposal that a Band Sunday should be held at…

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Entertainments the Vogue Theatre "Listen Darling"

Northern Star · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 3

The modern comedy, "Listen Darling," will be presented this afternoon and evening at the Vogue Theatre, Lismore. Judy Garland, Freddie Bartholomew,…

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Young People's Club Concert At Dorroughby

Northern Star · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 12

A successful concert was held at Dorroughby in aid of the Dorroughby Methodist Church Trust funds, the programme being arranged by the…

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Band Sunday Proposed for Byron Bay

Tweed Daily · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 4

Byron Bay Improvement Association at a meeting decided to support a proposal that a band Sunday should be held at Bvron Bay on Sunday,…

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Byron Bay Literary Institute Pictures

Northern Star · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 3

On Friday and Saturday next "Keep Fit" will be presented. This features the Lancashire comedian, George Formby. The story tells of a department store barber…

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Entertainments the Vogue Theatre "Tropic Holiday"

Northern Star · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 3

To-night at the Vogue Theatre, Lismore, the final presentation of the hilarious comedy, "Tropic Holiday," will be given Dorothy Lamour, Ray Milland, Martha…

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Theatre Gutted £11,000 Blaze at Ballina

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 4

A fire which broke out at 3 a.m. yesterday, destroyed the Centennial Theatre, Ballina and an adjoining dental surgery and…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "The Lives of a Bengal Lancer"

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 6

To-night only at the Roxy Theatre the adventure drama, "The Lives of a Bengal Lancer," will be presented. Gary Cooper, Franchot…

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Fire Destroys Picture Theatre at Ballina House and Surgery Also

Tweed Daily · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 4

BALLINA, Thursday:— Damage estimated at several thousand pounds was caused this morning when a fire gutted the Centennial…

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£11,000 Blaze at Ballina Theatre And Dwelling Destroyed Family Escaped in Night Attire Ballina

Northern Star · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 6

DAMAGE estimated at more than £11,000 was caused at Ballina early this morning when fire destroyed the Centennial Theatre and a private dwelling and dental surgery in River-street…

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Band Recital

Tweed Daily · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 4

As a result of a special request from southside residents, the Murwillumbah Town Band will give a recital at Railway Park, South Murwillumbah,…

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"Night in Erin" Dance

Northern Star · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 5

The third annual "Night in Erin" dance will be held next Tuesday, in the literary Institute, Byron Bay. This dance, in previous years, has been an outstandng…

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Rink Theatre, Casino

Northern Star · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 5

At the Rink Theatre, Casino, to-night, William Powell and Annabella appear in the society comedy, "The Baroness and The Butler." The sophisticated story tells of…

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Roxy Theatre, Kyogle

Northern Star · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 5

"Listen Darling," a modern comedy, will open to-night at the Roxy Theatre, Kyogle. Mary Astor appears as the mother of Judy Garland and when she decided to marry…

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Arrangements for Hospital Ball

Northern Star · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 6

The Lismore Base Hospital Women's Auxiliary will hold its annual ball early in May or June. This was decided at a meeting of the auxiliary…

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El Gronda Theatre, Casino

Northern Star · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 5

Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald are the principal players in the musical comedy, "Naughty Marietta," which opens to-day at the EI Gronda Theatre, Casino…

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Star Court Theatre "Border G Man"

Northern Star · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 5

To-day and to-night at the Star Court Theatre, Lismore, the western drama, "Border G Man," will be screened. George O'Brien is cast in the leading role and…

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Entertainments Vogue Theatre, Lismore "That Certain Age"

Northern Star · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 5

This afternoon and to-night at the Vogue Theatre, Lismore, the modern comedy, "That Certain Age," will commence its season. The gifted singing star, Deanna…

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Rifle Club Dance

Northern Star · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 4

The Horseshoe Creek hall was crowded for a dance in aid of the Helmet Park Rifle Club. Music for dancing was supplied by Miss Hazel…

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