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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "Daughters Courageous"

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 4

This evening at the Roxy Theatre, the four Lane sisters, supported by John Garfield and Claude Rains, will appear in a modern domestic comedy,…

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Amusements Regent Theatre "The Four Feathers"

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 6

Alexander Korda's stirring adventure of the Egyptian Sudan, "The Four Feathers," adopted to the screen from A. E. W. Mason's popular novel…

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Plaza Theatre, Ballina

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 5

Lew Ayres, Lana Turner, Tom Brown and Anita Louise play the leading roles in "These Glamour Girls," a drama of American college life, which will be…

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Amusements "Four Feathers" at Regent Theatre

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 2

Alexander Korda's outstanding screen success. "The Four Feathers," will be presented at the Regent Theatre. Murwillumbah, to-night…

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Entertainments Vogue Theatre, Lismore "The Women"

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 5

This evening at the Vogue Theatre, Lismore, the fashionable sophisticated comedy, "The Women," will be presented. Norma Shearer, Rosalind Russell and Joan…

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Gladys Moncrieff's Concert Tour SYDNEY

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 7

Gladys Moncrieff will begin her first concert tour of Australia at the end of May, opening her season in Sydney. She will visit all the States…

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Entertainments Vogue Theatre, Lismore "The Women"

Northern Star · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 12

The sophisticated society comedy. "The Women," will be screened to-night at the Vogue Theatre, Lismore. Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford and Rosalind Russell head…

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Red Cross Concert at A'ville

Northern Star · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 12

A concert arranged by Wally Clarke and featuring a number of popular Llsmore artists will be held in the Agricultural Hall to-night in aid of the…

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Eden Creek Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 7

EDEN CREEK: Residents of Kyogle, Wyneden, Toonumbar and Afterlee were among those who attended a successful dance in the Eden Creek…

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Euchre Tourney for Band Funds

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 7

Conducted by Mrs. W. Cooney and Mr. F. Scott, a euchre tournament for the funds of Kyogle Citizens' Band was held, in the Band Hall on…

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Dance for Patriotic Club Funds

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 7

Bowls of zinnias and coloured streamers, which formed a bell-shaped canopy, decorated the Memorial Institute supper room…

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Entertainments Vogue Theatre, Lismore. "Rose Marie"

Northern Star · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 3

To-night at the Vogue Theatre, Lismore, there will be a final revival of the popular musical comedy. Rose Marie," starring Nelson Eddy and…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "Something to Sing About"

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 7

James Cagney is the principal player in the musical comedy drama, "Something to Sing About," showing to-night; only at the Roxy Theatre…

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Roxy Theatre, Kyoglr

Northern Star · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 2

The technicolour presentation, "The Wizard of Oz," will open at a special matinee this afternoon and the Boxy Theatre, Kyogle. Judy Garland, frank…

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Plaza Theatre, Ballina

Northern Star · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 2

Acclaimed as one of the outstanding screen productions during the past 12 months, "Only Angels Have Wings" will be screened at the Plaza Theatre, Ballina,…

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Rink Theatre, Casino

Northern Star · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 2

A final revival of the popular musical comedy, "Rose Marie," will be given this evening at the Rink Theatre Casino. Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson…

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El Gronda Theatre, Casino

Northern Star · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 2

The fashionable society film, "The Women," commences its season at the El Gronda Theatre, Casino, this evening. This cast is entirely female, not a male…

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Grafton Theatre Application Determination Next Week SYDNEY

Northern Star · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 10

The Theatres and Films Commission completed the hearing of an application for provisional approval of plans and specifications made by W. T…

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Amusements School of Arts and Regent Theatre "Nurse Edith Caveil"

Tweed Daily · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 3

A poignant, dramatic story based on one of the most stirring chapters of the world war, "Nurse Edith Cavell," presented by R.K.O. Radio, will…

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Fernleigh Hall Concert

Northern Star · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 2

On Thursday night, March 7. a gala reopening of the Fernleieh Hall will take place. A variety concert will be presented by the Bangalow Frolics. A…

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