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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Amusements Regent Theatre

Tweed Daily · Monday 1 January 1940 · page 5

United Artists' spectacular outdoor drama, "Stagedoach will have its final screening at the Regent Theatre to-night. Claire Trevor and John…

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AMUSEMENTS "Clouds Over Surope" At Regent Theatre

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 January 1940 · page 6

Something entirely new in spy films. Columbia's "Clouds Over Europe" will be presented at the Regent Theatre. Murwillumbah, to-night, combining…

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Frank Neil Dead Well Known Theatre Identity. MELBOURNE

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 January 1940 · page 9

Mr. Frank Neil, managing director of the Tivoli Theatre circuit, died in hospital to-day from injuries received when he was struck by a motor car…

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Plaza Theatre, Ballina

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 January 1940 · page 3

Based on the novel by Dr. Cronin, "The [?]tadel," played by Robert Donat, Rosalind Russell and Ralph Richardson, will be screened at the…

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Amusements Regent Theatre "Clouds Over Europe"

Tweed Daily · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 4

Columbia's topical spy drama, "Clouds Over Europe," will have its final presentation at the Regent Theatre to-night. Ralph Richardson,…

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Empire Theatre (Mullumbimby)

Northern Star · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 5

"Jesse James," the spectacular drama of America's most famous outlaw, will be shown in the Empire Theatre, Mullumbimby. for a three nights' session…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre. "Prescott Kid."

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 6

At the Roxy Theatre only, Tim McCoy, the popular western star, will lead the company in the outdoor drama, "The Prescott Kid."…

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Coraki Talkies Two Pictures Packed with Laughs and Thrills

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 4

While Police Inspector Oscar Piper and his sleuthing companion, Hildegarde Withers, are enjoying the popular revue "Forty Naughty Girls," backstage…

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Dance at Apollo Hall

Northern Star · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 10

The first old time supper dance for 1940 will be held in the Apollo Hall, Lismore, to-night. Similar dances were held in the hall each Saturday…

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Roxy Theatre. Kyogle

Northern Star · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 10

The domestic comedy, "Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever," will be screened this evening at the Roxy Theatre, Kyogle. This is the latest picture in…

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Plaza Theatre, Ballina

Northern Star · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 10

wile, Husband and Friend," with Loretta Young and Warner Baxter in the principal roles, will be screened at the Plaza Theatre, Ballina, to-night and…

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Rink Theatre. Casino

Northern Star · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 10

The all-technicolour Western drama, "Dodge City," will be shown this evening at the Rink Theatre, Casino. Errol Flynn is the star in a story…

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El Gronda Theatre Casino

Northern Star · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 10

Wallace Beery is the star of the melodrama, "Thunder Afloat," which will commence its season to-day at the El Gronda Theatre, Casino. The story…

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Entertainments Vogue Theatre "Clouds Over Europe"

Northern Star · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 10

To-day at the Vogue Theatre, Lismore, the comedy drama, "Clouds Over Europe," will commence its season. The title might suggest tense…

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Star Court Theatre "Five Came Back"

Northern Star · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 10

This evening at the Star Court Theatre, Lismore the dramatic production, "Five Came Back," will be screened. The cast is representative…

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Sheffield Shield. Bradman Dismissed First Ball

Tweed Daily · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 2

BRISBANE, Saturday:—In retaliation for the record score made against them in Adelaide recently, Queensland bowlers…

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Four Ball Matches Golf at Lismore

Northern Star · Tuesday 9 January 1940 · page 8

Although the competitive season of the Lismore Golf Club will not commence until March, four ball matches are now being played each Saturday…

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Amusements Regent Theatre "Only Angels Have Wings"

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 9 January 1940 · page 6

One year of preparation and three months of filming represented time well spent, according to the enthusiastic reception given…

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New Life for Your Summer Dance Shoes Practical Hints

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 6

THE recent holiday season has taken heavy toll of our shoe wardrobes, dancing shoes, in particular, having suffered from much usage. Dancing the night through is ever a popular way of adding to the festivities that begin…

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£18 FOR R.S.L. Community Concert At B'wick Heads Brunswick Heads

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 12

On Sunday night an open air community concert held here attracted the largest crowd yet seen at night At the resort. Parking space for cars…

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