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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Nimbin Pictures

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 3

"Way Down East," to be screened at Nimbin theatre on Saturday, is a moving and revealing picture of the elemental drama of a woman's love. When the…

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Casino Dance To-night

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 2

In conjunction with the ambulance at each centre, Mr. J. H. Charleston, of Lismore, is conducting dances each Wednesday and Friday night at Casino and…

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Plaza Theatre, Ballina

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 3

with [?]ester Morris, Lucille Boll and Wendy Barrie in the principal parts, "Five Came Back" will be screened at the Plaza Theatre Ballina, for the last time…

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Gipsy Ball Tunglebung Red Cross

Northern Star · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 4

Members of the Tungl[?]bung branch of the Red Cross held a novel Gipsy ball in the Bottle Creek Hall. The hall was decorated with red, white…

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Popular Dance Band

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 2

Jim Davidson's Dance Band, the greatest dance combination in the Southern Hemisphere, and one of thegreatest in the world. It is heard weekly on the A.B.C. National programmes…

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MOOBALL Presentation and Dance

Tweed Daily · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 8

On the eve of her marriage Miss Vera Woods of Mooball was the recipient of a beautiful aladdin lamp from her many friends in the Crabber's…

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Band Recital on Sunday Night

Northern Star · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 6

A bright and entertaining musical recital will be given by the Lismore Boys' Band in the Memorial Park next Sunday, commencing at 8.30…

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Euchre Tourney for Band Funds

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 7

A euchre tournament for the funds of the Kyogle Citizens' Band was conducted in the Band Hall on Wednesday by Mrs. W. Cooney. Mrs. I…

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Amusements Boxy Theatre "Racketeers of the Range"

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 7

This evening only at the Roxy Theatre, "Racketeers of the Range," a [?]ramatic western drama will be presented. George O'Brien heads the cast…

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Amusements "S.o.s. Tidal Wave" At School of Arts Theatre

Tweed Daily · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 8

Republic Films' television story. "S.O.S. Tidal Wave," will be presented as the feature attraction at the School of Arts. Murwillumbah. to-night,…

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Alstonville Concert

Northern Star · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

The Alstonville branch of the Red Cross has accepted Mr. W. Clarke's generous offer to stage a concert at Alstonville in the Agricultural Hall, on Thursday,…

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New Dance Band

Tweed Daily · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 4

A new dance band combination has just been formed comprising local instrumentalists under the leadership of Mr. Colin McNaught, who has just…

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Roxy Theatre. Kyogle

Northern Star · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 2

At the Roxy Theatre. Kyogle, this evening the all-British attraction, "The Lion Has Wings," will be presented. Ralph Richardson and Merle Oberon head the…

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Rtnk Theatre. Casino

Northern Star · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 2

To-night at the Rink Theatre, Casino. George O'Brien will star in the Western drama, "Racketeers of the Range." A district is being ruined by cattle thieves…

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Plaza Theatre, Ballina

Northern Star · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 2

Combining thrilling action with humour in a clever story dealing with spy activities, "Clouds Over Europe." will be screened at the Plaza Theatre, Ballina, to-night and…

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Boys' Band Recital To-morrow

Northern Star · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 11

The recital by the combined Casino and Lismore boys' bands in the Lismore Memorial Park to-morrow night will impress with the high standard…

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El Gronda Theatre. Casino

Northern Star · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 2

The technicolour presentation. "The Wizard of Oz," will open this afternoon at the El Gronda Theatre, Casino. Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Bert Lahr and…

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Plans For Annual Ball At Repentance Creek

Northern Star · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Repentance Creek Public Hall Committee, presided over by Mr. N. J. Austen, there were present: Mesdames N. J…

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Rosebank Red Cross Concert

Northern Star · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

Rosebank Red Cross concert will be held on Thursday. February 22, and not on February 21…

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Combined Band Concert

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 6

The Casino Municipal Boys' Band took part in a combined recital in the Memorial Park, Lismore, with the Lismore Citizens' Boys' Band. The…

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