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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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Centennial Theatre, Ballina

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 3

With the popular Australian comedian, George Wallace, in the principal role, "Let George Do It" will be screened at the Centennial Theatre. Ballina, to-night…

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Entertainments the Vogue Theatre "Boys' Town"

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 3

To-day at 12 noon and this evening at the Vogue Theatre, Lismore, the comedy drama, "Boys' Town" will be presented. The story deals with the famous…

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Boys' Band Has Progressed

Northern Star · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 9

"Lismore possesses a boys' band of outstanding ability. The progress shown during the short period the band has been in existence is…

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Amusements "Alexander's Ragtime Band"

Tweed Daily · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 9

"Alexander's Ragtime Band" is showing at the Regent Theatre. Murwillumbah till to-morrow. It is the thrilling life drama of two [?]vers who…

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Entertainments the Vogue Theatre "Boys' Town"

Northern Star · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 3

This afternoon and evening at the Vogue Theatre, Llsmore, Spencer Tracey will star in the comedy drama, "Boys' Town." The story is woven around the institution…

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Credit Balance for Year Mur-bah Town Band's Progress

Tweed Daily · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 10

The annual meeting of the Murwillumbah Town Band was held in the bandroom and there was an attendance of 30 members and…

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Amusements Regent Theatre "Alexander's Ragtime Band"

Tweed Daily · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 6

Irving Berlin's glorious musical success, "Alexander's Ragtime Band," starring Tyrone Power. Alice Faye and Don Ameche, will have its final…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "Painted Desert"

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 7

Tonight at the Koxy Theatre the Western drama, "Painted Desert," with George O'Brien in the main role, will be presented. The story is…

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Has Credit of £33 Kyogle Band Women's Auxiliary

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 2

According to a report by the treasurer, Mrs. A. Hale, to a meeting on Wednesday night, the Women's Auxiliary of…

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Entertainments the Vogue Theatre "Boys' Town"

Northern Star · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 3

The final presentation of the comedy drama, "Boys' Town," will be given this evening at the Vogue Theatre, Lismore. Spencer Tracey and…

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The Social Round Ironpot Ck. Dance To Help Ambulance

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 7

Organised by Mesdames J. O'Reilly ail T. Forbes, a dance in the Ironpot Creek hall raised £72- for the funds of Kyogle District Ambulance. The…

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Entertainments Vogue Theatre "Alexander's Ragtime Band"

Northern Star · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 2

This afternoon and evening at the Vogue Theatre, Lismore the dramatic musical production, "Alexander's Ragtime Band" will commence Its season. The large cast…

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Rink Theatre, Casino

Northern Star · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 2

At the Rink Theatre, Casino, to-night, Clark Gable and Myrna Loy will be seen in the comedy drama, "Too Hot to Handle." Leo Carillo and Walter Pidgeon…

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Roxy Theatre, Kyogle

Northern Star · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 2

Shirley Temple in "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" is the principal attraction at the Roxy Theatre, Kyogle, this evening. Randolph Scott, Gloria Stuart, Slim…

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Centennial Theatre, Ballina

Northern Star · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 2

Warner Baxter, Freddie Bartholomew, Alleen Whelan, Ralph Forbes, C. Aubrey Smith and H. B. Warner head a long cast in "Kidnapped," based on the story…

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Byron Bay Literary Institute Pictures

Northern Star · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 2

To-night "Too Hot To Handle," an M.G.M. newsreel thrill feature, will be presented at the Byron Bay Literary Institute. This features Clark Gable and…

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El Gronda Theatre, Casino

Northern Star · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 2

To-day at the El Gronda Theatre, Casino, the successful comedy drama, "Boy's Town" will be presented. Spencer Tracey and Mickey Rooney lead the…

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Novel Punishment Boys Forbidden To Go To Pictures MELBOURNE

Northern Star · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 6

Novel punishment was inflicted on two 16-year-old youths to-day when they were forbidden to go to the pictures for 12 months…

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Entertainments the Vogue Theatre "Alexander's Ragtime Band

Northern Star · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 5

The spectacular musical comedy, "Alexander's Ragtime Band," will be presented this evening at the Vogue Theatre Lismore. The story deals with the…

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Corndale P. & C. Dance

Northern Star · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Corndale Parents and Citizens' Association was well attended. The financial statement revealed a credit balance of £15…

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