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Riverina · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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Strand Theatre Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 4

An attractive programme will be screened at the Strand Theatre tonight. The star attractions are "The Black Diamond Express" featuring Monte Blue and Edna…

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Amusements Strand Theatre Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 2

"Variety," featuring Emil Jannings and and Lya de Putti, tops the bill at the Strand Theatre to-night. It tells the tale of big, muscular Boss, and the…

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Royal Oak Court-martial Some Remarkable Evidence Petty Incidents Recalled Admiral As Band Critic Alleged Insubordination LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 2

The Royal Oak court martial was opened with the reading of charges against Commander Darnel. The judge-advocate quoted from Commander…

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Ball at Night

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 5

At night the Memorial Hall was filled to overflowing with merry, trippers of the light fantastic—some idea of the attendance can be gauged…

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"What Happened to Jones" Gaiety Theatre, Next Wednesday Night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 3

A warm welcome should a wait the visit of d. B. O'Conor's Musical Comedy Company when they produce the w[?]el-known musical faces…

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Globe Theatre To-night (Tuesday) Lillian Gish In "The Scarlet Letter."

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 2

The stern and oftimes cruel intolerance of the early Pilgrim Fathers, their hardships and their fanatical opposition to all that savoured of…

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Amusements Strand Theatre Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1928 · page 6

The big attraction at the Strand Theatre tonight is "Let's Get Married" starring Richard Dix and Lois Wilson. Departing from serious roles,…

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Royal Oak Comedy More About "The Band" Commander Daniel's Story in a "Damned Nasty Hole" Evidence Against Collared LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1928 · page 1

The Royal Oak Court martial was continued to-day. It was a ironical coincidence that the strains pf jazz music floated in the court while…

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Amusements Strand Theatre Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 2

"Blood Will Tell," featuring Buck Jones and Kathryn Perry is to be the main picture at the Strand Theatre 40-night. It is a novel story of…

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Star Pictures

Ariah Park News · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 5

To-night (Thursday) a good programme will be screened, Syd [?]lin appearing in “Oh ! [?] of the funniest pictures…

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Temora Band's Hospital Recitals

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 2

On Sunday last the Temora Band, accompanied by Messrs. J. E. James, S. Griffith, and J. W. Denyer as representatives of the Hospital Committee,…

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Arcadia Theatre Attractions

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 2

The Arcadia management booked first-class pictures for presentation over the holidays. On Saturday night, Norma Shearer and Lew Cody…

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Ball Must be Played

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 2

Law 10 to read: "When the ball has been kicked or played by an opponent." The effect of this is that an…

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Globe Theatre Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 2

Lightening's fast, but so is "Running Wild," W. C. Fields' new Paramount farce. At least, those are the sentiments harbored by the…

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Ladysmith Club Dance and Opening Day

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 3

The Ladysmith Tennis Club held a highly successful dance in the Memorial Hall on Friday. There was a large crowd present, including visitors…

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The Globe Theatre Easter Attractions

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 2

On Saturday next, April 7th, special matinee for children will commence at 3 p.m., when a most amusing comedy will be screened, intitled "The…

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Boy Scouts Concert

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 2

Boy Scouts concert programme Friday, April 20th, commencing punctually at 8 p.m.: Pianoforte Overture Mr. Barton; Tableaux, The [?]…

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Amusements Strand Theatre Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 2

To-night's programme at the Strand Theatre includes one of the best western dramas produced in recent years, "the Texan Bearucat," starring Bob Caster, one of the…

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Wagga Hospital Garden Fete a Success Concert, Dancing and Side Shows

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 2

There were several hundreds of people present at the third annual garden fete held in the grounds of the Wagga District Hospital yesterday…

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Amusements Strand Theatre Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 3

To-night's great attraction at the Strand Theatre is "The Unknown," starring Lon Chaney in one of his greatest rules. The story concerns…

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