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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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"Mad Hatters" Dance at Riveria

Northern Star · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 6

The Riviera (Lismore) management to-night presents a "Mad Hatters' Dance." The presence of hats shaped in every conceivable design and…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "Kentucky Moonshine"

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 7

The Ritz Brothers are the stars in the farce comedy "Kentucky Moonshine" which will be shown at the Roxy Theatre to-night only…

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Band Sunday at Byron Bay Byron Bay

Northern Star · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 14

It is expected that one of the largest crowds for the present season will visit Byron Bay on Sunday, when the first Band Sunday…

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Entertainments the Vogue Theatre "Young Dr. Kildare"

Northern Star · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 6

This evening at the Vogue Theatre, Lismore, the melodrama, "Young Dr. Kildare," will be screened. The story is woven around the experiences of a…

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Improve Ladies' Dressing Accommodation Byron Bay Younger Set Ball

Northern Star · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 5

There was a good attendance at the annual meeting of Byron Bay Younger Set held in the Literary institute, and it was decided to commence the sea…

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Big Success at Woodburn. N.S.V. Blind Institute. Concert Party

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 6

Last week Woodburn received a visit from the above concert party under the management of the well-known and versatile, Mr. Alf Broadway…

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New Dance Craze

Northern Star · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 13

Mrs. Gibson and "Kewpie" Harris, of Ballina, with the author, Frank Coughlan, Valmai Ramsay and Dave Barnes, looking over a copy…

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Empire Theatre, Mullumbimby

Northern Star · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 2

Shirley Temple will be seen in one of her most popular films, "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm," at the Empire Theatre Mullumbimby, to-night and on Monday…

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Roxy Theatre, Kyogle

Northern Star · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 2

At the Roxy Theatre, Kyogle, this evening the melodrama, "Young Doctor Killdare," will commence its season. The story concerns a young doctor who becomes one…

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Rink Theatre, Casino

Northern Star · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 2

The Western feature, "Panamint's Bad Man," will be presented to-night at the Rink Theatre, Casino. Smith Ballew, the singing cowboy, is the lead and he appears…

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Visit to Bundaberg Lismore Boys' Band

Northern Star · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 12

Arrangements are almost complete for the visit of the Lismore Boys' Band to Bundaberg. (Q.) to compete in the Australian championships. The…

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Amusements Regent Theatre "Manhattan Melodrama"

Tweed Daily · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 3

Clark Gable, William Powell and Myrna Loy are starred in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "Manhattan Melodrama," feature attraction at the…

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Old Students' Union Fancy Dress Ball

Northern Star · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 16

At the last meeting of the Lismore High School Old Students' Union preliminary arrangements were completed for the annual fancy dress ball to be…

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Band Sunday at Byron Bay Byron Bay

Northern Star · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 8

One of the largest crowds of the season is expected at Byron Bay on Sunday provided the weather conditions are suitable for the Band…

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Bonalbo Catholic Ball

Northern Star · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 4

More than 100 couples attended the annual Catholic ball, held at the Bonalbo Memorial Hall. There were visitors from Byron Bay, Casino,…

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Star Court Theatre "Safety First"

Northern Star · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 3

To-night at the Star Court Theatre. Lismore, the final presentation of the domestic comedy. "Safety First," will be given. The popular…

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Band Sunday at Byron Bay 800 Railway Excursionists

Tweed Daily · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 4

Hundreds of people from all parts of the North Coast attended the Band Sunday at Byron Bay yesterday. It was a successful…

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Band Sunday Attracts Large Crowd Byron Bay

Northern Star · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 6

Hundreds of people from all parts of the North Coast attended the band Sunday at Byron Bay to-day. Two excursion trains from…

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Entertainments the Vogue Theatre "Robin Hood"

Northern Star · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 3

This evening at the Vogue Theatre. Lismore, the romantic adventure drama, "The Adventures of Robin Hood" will be presented. Errol…

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Convent Ball

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 4

A well attended meeting of ladies was held in St. Cartilage's Hall to make arrangements for the annual Convent Ball to be held in the "Riviera" on…

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