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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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Princess Elizabeth Attends First Dance

Tweed Daily · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 3

LONDON, Saturday: Princess Elizabeth attended her first dance this week. She was partnered by several young Guards officers…

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"Liberty Belles" May Dance with Us Troops

Tweed Daily · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Sunday: "Liberyt celles," as dancing partners for American troops, may be seen in Australia soon. Entertainment of American…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "Honky Tonk"

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 21 April 1942 · page 7

The action drama, "Honky Tonk," will be at the Roxy Theatre to-night and to-morrow night. Clark Gable, who is starred, appears as a gambler…

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Bomb Thrown in French Theatre

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 April 1942 · page 5

LONDON, Monday (AAP).—Paris radio states that a grenade was thrown in a gallery in the Municipal Theatre, Rennes, while M…

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Used Premises As Dance Hall Without Licence

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 22 April 1942 · page 1

BRISBANE, Tuesday: In the Summons Court, Mr E. F. Kenny, for the City Solicitor's branch of the City Council, told Mr G. A. Cameron, SM,…

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"Plantation Dance"

Northern Star · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 7

The Lismore Girls' Patriotic League held a successful "Plantation Dance" in the Ferieralette. The members of Berry's Ochestra…

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War Pictures From Britain

Northern Star · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 3

A exhibition of giant photographs illustrating the story of Britain in war time will soon be visiting Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, and…

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Vdc Dance at Cudgen

Tweed Daily · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 2

A dance to assist funds of the Cudgen platoon of the VDC was held in the Cudgen Hall last Saturday evening…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "Sunset in Wyoming"

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 7

Presenting the popular Western singing star, Gene Autry, "Sunset in Wyoming" will be the feature attraction at the Roxy Theatre to-night…

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Sunday Pictures Likely

Northern Star · Saturday 25 April 1942 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Friday—It is almost certain that the Premier (Mr McKell) will approve of the Commonwealth proposals for Sunday…

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Primary School Fancy Dress Ball

Tweed Daily · Saturday 25 April 1942 · page 2

A preliminary announcement appears in this issue of the annual Primary School juvenile fancy dress ball, to be held in the School of Arts on…

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Troops Walk Out on Concert

Tweed Daily · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Sunday: Australian troops walked out tonight on an orchestral concert given at the town hall by…

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Sunday Pictures

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 5

Promising Sunday entertainment and picture shows, the Premier, Mr. McKell, said in Sydney last night that State Cabinet would decide details…

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Sunday Pictures Assured

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Premier (Mr McKell), in promising Sunday entertainment and picture shows, said today that the…

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Murwillumbah Band (To the Editor)

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 4

Sir,--What a feeling of pleasure must have been felt by we general public for the presence of the Band in the procession last Saturday…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "Ghost Train"

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 7

Comedian Arthur Askery leads the players in the mystery comedy. "Ghost Train," at the Roxy Theatre to-night and to-morrow night. The…

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More American Aid for Pacific Theatre

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Sunday: The New Zealand Minister (Mr Nash) broadcasting to America and New Zealand said: "Our most expert…

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G P League Dance

Northern Star · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 7

The word "Anzac," worked in red, white and blue paper at the top of the hall, together with bunting, were decorations for the Lismore…

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Limpinwood Dance

Tweed Daily · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 4

Limpinwood Hall was filled to capacity recently when a dance was held in aid of Limpinwood Junior Farmers Club. Music was supplied by…

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Amusements Roxy Theatre "Bandit Trail"

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 7

The thrilling western drama, "Bandit Trail," will be at the Roxy Theatre to-night. Tim Holt appears as the avenging westerner who upsets the…

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