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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "Life with Henry"

The Kyogle Examiner · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 4

Starring Jackie Cooper, "Life With Henry" will be the feature attraction at the Roxy Theatre to-nigh. The story deals with the Aldrich family…

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Eungella War Comforts Dance

Tweed Daily · Saturday 4 April 1942 · page 2

On Saturday night last, in the Eungella Hall. Mrs W. Everest and Mrs T. C. Everest organised a successful dance and euchre tournament which…

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All Members of Us Warship Band Killed

Tweed Daily · Saturday 4 April 1942 · page 4

HONOLULU, Friday: The Navy disclosed that all 21 members of the music band of the United States warship Arizona were killed when it was…

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Making Ready For Axis In Syria Middle East Theatre

Tweed Daily · Monday 6 April 1942 · page 1

LONDON, Saturday: A Beirut report says: Preparations are being continued in Syria to meet any Axis aggression. New…

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Young People's Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 7 April 1942 · page 4

Arranged by Mesdames H. H. Evans and E. Tapper, a young people's dance in Kyogle C.W.A. Hall on Saturday night raised £215- for…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "Feminine Touch"

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 7 April 1942 · page 4

Rosalind Russell and Don Ameche and Kay Francis are the principal artists in "Feminine Touch," modern comedy, at the Roxy Theater to-night…

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RAAF Band In Park

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 4

The Air Force Band from the Bombing and Gunnery School at Evans Head will play in the Memorial Park, Lismore. on…

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Dance at Cudgera

Tweed Daily · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 4

The Cudgera Hall was filled to overflowing recently when the local war auxiliary held a dance to assist the funds. Mr D. Chisholm was M.C…

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Colour Pictures by Wireless

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 5

LONDON. -- Television in two colours may be a regular feature in every British cinema when peace comes, as the result of…

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Sunday Pictures Churches Oppose Army Move

Northern Star · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 4

"We can only win this war if we trust in God, and anything we do to break down that Christian bulwark, the Sabbath, is spiritual…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "The Devil's Command"

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 4

At the Roxy Theatre to-night the mystery drama, "The Devil Commands," will be presented. Boris Karloff appears as a brilliant doctor…

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Sunday Concerts Planned in Town Hall

Northern Star · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday: A conference of theatrical, picture theatres and radio representatives today endorsed proposals that the Sydney…

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Sunday Concerts for Troops

Tweed Daily · Monday 13 April 1942 · page 2
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SYDNEY, Sunday: A lead to municipal and shire councils throughout the State, near where Australian or visiting troops are camped, was…

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Glynn's Patriotic Dance

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 April 1942 · page 6

Last Saturday night about 500 dancers attended at the Riviera for Glynn's patriotic dance. Music was supplied by Kewpie Harris'…

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Folk Dance and Battle of Flowers

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 April 1942 · page 4

A floral folk dance and a battle of flowers will be staged on the final night of the CWA Floral Festival to be held in the Riviera…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "Henry Aldrich for President"

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 14 April 1942 · page 6

The second of the Aldrich series, "Henry Aldrich for President," will be at the Roxy Theatre to-night. In this episode Henry is shown as the…

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South-west Pacific Theatre MacArthur Chief of All Allied Forces

Tweed Daily · Thursday 16 April 1942 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Tuesday: At a Press conference Mr Roosevelt reiterated in clear cut terms that General…

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Pacific Theatre Us Statement on Command Shortly

Tweed Daily · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Wednesday: Questioned regarding confusion over General MacArthur's command as evidenced from reports from Australia today…

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Gp League Anzac Dance Arranged

Northern Star · Saturday 18 April 1942 · page 4

An "Anzac [?] the Anzacs' will be held in Lismore on April 25 by the Lismore Girls' Patriotic League to raise funds for the…

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