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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Plaza Theatre, Ballina

Northern Star · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 12

"The Sun Never Sets," a drama based on the unity of the British Empire, will be scree[?]ed at the Plaza Theatre, Ballina, to-night. The cast…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "Hotel Imperial"

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 4

The most glamorous woman in the world"--that's what Gabriele d'Annuzio, Italy's famous poet, lover and solder-of-fortune called Isa Miranda,…

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Amusements Regent Theatre The Lion Has Wings'

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 8

London Films' "The Lion Has Wings," [?] at the Regent Theatre, [?] to-night, is Alexander [?] first great Government…

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Miss Wynne's Outburst of Temperament Ball Just Misses Governor

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 7

SYDNEY, Monday:—In a temperamental outburst during the Australian women's singles tennis final to-day, Naneye Wynne…

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Nimbin Pictures

Northern Star · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 9

One of George Formby's best comedy films. "It's in the Air," will be screened at Nimbin Theatre on Saturday night. It is the riotous story of what happens to…

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Plaza Theatre, Ballina

Northern Star · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 9

"Wings of the Navy," with Olivia de Haviland. George Brent and John Payne in the principal roles, will be screened at the Plaza Theatre. Bullina, for the…

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Memorial to Rev. Ball Wall At Coolangatta Methodist Church

Tweed Daily · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 4

The trustees of Coolangatta Methodist Church have decided to invite tenders for the erection of a memorial wall in front of the church, Lanham…

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Band Recital in Park

Northern Star · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 6

The Lismore Boys' Band, in Conjunction with the Casino Boys' Band, will give a recital in the Memorial Park, Lismore, on Sunday night,…

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Empire Theatre, Mullumbimby

Northern Star · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 8

Produced in natural technlcolour and based on the opera by Gilbert and Sulllvan, the "Mikado" will be screened In the Empire Theatre, Mullumbimby, for a…

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Dance to Swell Revue Fund

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 7

Multi-coloured streamers decorated the hall and shaded the lights in the Memorial Institute supper Room has night, for a dance…

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Heat Marred Old Time Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 7

The excessive heat on Friday night was responsible for only small attendance at the first old time dance for 1940, arranged by Mr. J. H…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "Newsboys' Home"

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 6

This evening at the Roxy Theatre, the comedy drama, "Newsboys Home," will be presented. Jackie Cooper, Edmund Lowe and Wendy Barrio have…

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Random Thoughts of an Idle Man Britain's Band of Trusted Men

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 3

One cannot look back at the long array of wonderful men who have ruled the Empire for the last 100 years without acknowledging their greatness…

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Roxy Theatre, Kyogle

Northern Star · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 10

The adventure drama, "Tarzan Finds a Son," will open this evening at the Roxy Theatre, Kyogle. Johnny Weissmuller plays the vole of Tarzan and Maureen…

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Plaza Theatre, Ballina

Northern Star · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 10

Bette Davis, winner of two Academy awards for outstanding performances, gives a further brilliant characterisation in "Dark Victory," which will be screened at…

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Rink Theatre, Casino

Northern Star · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 10

George Formby, the well known English comedian, will appear to-night at the Rink Theatre, Casino, in the comedy, "Come on George." Formby plays the role…

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El Gronda Theatre, Casino

Northern Star · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 10

At the El Gronda Theatre, Casino, today Deanna Durbin, the popular singing star, will lead the cast in her latest comedy, "First Love." The story revolves…

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R.a.f. Pictures Released

Tweed Daily · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 4

LONDON, Saturday:—The aeronautical correspondent of "The Times" states that the Air Ministry has released Royal Air…

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Amusements Regent Theatre "Daughters Courageous"

Tweed Daily · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 8

"Daughters Courageous," the homely comedy which opened on Saturday, will have its final presentation at the Regent Theatre to-night. Heading…

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Woodenbong B.n.a. Annual Sports and Ball

Northern Star · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 12

Although the intense heat lessene the attendance at the sports meeting at Woodenbong, those who attended were provided with an interesting and…

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