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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

139 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 1 of 7

Electric Pictures

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 2

The Management begs to express regret in not being able to screen "Street Angel" on Saturday through same being unfortunately delayed…

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Municipal Band

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the above was held last night. Messrs. R. Kay, A. Bridson and C. Sebbens were appointed to fill three vacancies on the…

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Local and General National Theatre

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 2

There was an excellent programme at the National, Theatre on Saturday night Ken Maynard, who is new to the screen here, appeared in…

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The Talkies at Star Theatre “The Great Gabbo”

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 2

That talking picture productions spend more on wardrobe for the chorus girls when a musical comedy is involved, than any stage musical…

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Sunday Pictures

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 2

The Court of Appeal has dismissed the London County Council's appeal against the decision forbidding Sunday pictures…

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Municipal Band Committee Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 1

At the band room last night, a meeting of the committee of the Municipal Band was held. There were in attendance Messrs. R. J. S. Fallick (president)…

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Good Talkie Program at Star Theatre

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 2

A spirited and tuneful drama that clearly shows the posibilities of the new form of musical film entertainment is the Radio Picture “Street…

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The Star Theatre “The Great Divide”

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 2

Dorothy Mackaill, who gave such an admirable portrayal as the circus performer in “The Baker,” will be seen again in another “hard-boiled” role in…

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National Theatre

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 2

Picture fans have something to look forward to in the production of the world—famous film "All Quiet on the Western Front," which is…

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National Theatre

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 3

On Saturday and Monday nights next the great movie picture "All Quiet, on the Western Front," a dramatised version of the book of the…

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Concert and Dance

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 1

A very successful function was held in Kinlyside’s Hall on 11th instant by way of a concert and dance in aid of the Church fund. It was arranged by…

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Pictures

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 7

The Olympic Picture Enterprises, of which Mr. G. S. Holland is the proprietor, gave BraidWood its first talkie Picture show on Friday and…

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Concert and Sale of Gifts

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 1

Last night there was a concert which was largely attended and during an interval the sale of gifts took place, A very enjoyable programme was…

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"Talkie" Pictures

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 2

Mr. Paul Nomcbong has been experimenting with a view to installing a "talkie" outfit in connection with his pictures. With this end in view…

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"Talkie" Pictures for Braidwood

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 2

The Management of the National Theatre begs to inform picture patrons that a "Talkie" unit has been fitted to one of our bioscopes on trial…

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At the Star Theatre “Lightnin’ ”

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 3 March 1931 · page 2

“You can’t legislate love into the hearts of a man and a woman.” This is the philosophy of Judge George A. Bartlett,. famous divorce magistrate of…

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Paramount Theatre First with Perfect Sound

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 4

The Little Paramount Theatre, the dimunitive motion picture projection room at the Paramount head office in Sydney, is the first equipment in…

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The Show Smoke Concert

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 5

On Wednesday evening the Judges and visitors were entertained at a smoke concert in the Institute. There were only three or four judges…

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Peter Dawson and Mark Hambourg Canberra Concert, 23rd JUNE

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 12 March 1931 · page 2

The Canberra Musical Society announces that arrangements have been made with Mr. Hugo Larsen, the young entrepreneur, whereby Peter…

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Q.M.C.C. Dance an Enjoyable Affair

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 1

Organised by the Q.M.C.C. social committee, consisting of Messrs. T. Berg, T. Hanlon and C. Campbell, the second official club dance was held in…

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