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Riverina · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

1,119 stories in Riverina's papers · page 12 of 56

Big Melbourne Fire Cairo Theatre Destroyed Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 2

The Cairo Theatre, St. Kilda Esplanade, was completely destroyed by fire at a late hour last night. The damage is estimated at £45,000. A poor…

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Painter Found Drowned Tragic End to Remarkable Career Collection of Psychic Pictures London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 5

The death of Mr. Charles Sims, R.A., who was keeper and trustee of the Royal Academy from 1926, and a trustee of the National Art Gallery,…

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Presentation Dance

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 2

Thirty-nine certificates and vouchers for proficiency in first aid work presented to Wagga students at last night's presentation dance in the Wonderland Theatre…

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Yanco Euchre and Dance

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 2

The enchre party and dance to be held at the School of Arts, Yanco, to-morrow night, is in aid of the Deaf and Dumb Institution of…

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Patchwork Revue At the Globe Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 2

At 8 p.m. sharp on Tuesday, 1st May, Narandera's own Musical Comedy Co. will stage a delightful revue which is being rehearsed…

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Globe Theatre To-morrow (Saturday) Matinee And. at Night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 2

The many fans of the popular Universal star, Laurie Lia Plante are sure to enjoy the treat of that awaits them—when "The cat and the…

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Alleged Cattle Stealing Disposal Portion Dance's Dairy Herd Also Second Charge Re Yearlings From River Paddock Commission Officer Committed for Trial

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 2

The seating accommodation provided for the general public at the Leeton Courthouse was fully taxed on Tuesday and Wednesday for the…

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Yanco Convent Concert

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 7

The dale for the annual concert, given' by the pupils of the Yanco Convent is fixed for Saturday, June 2. The usual delightful programme…

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Amusements Strand Theatre Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1928 · page 2

"The Blood Ship" will be screened to-night at the Strand Theatre, Hobart Bosworth, Jacqueline Logan, and Richard Arlen play in the star roles of one…

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Ball at Uranquinty

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1928 · page 2

Miss Stone and Miss Cameron, hon. secretaries of the Uranquinity ambulance ball, have been working hard for the last fortnight making…

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Strand Theatre Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 2

The principal attraction at the Strand Theatre to-night will be "Cradle Snatchers." with a strong east including Louise Fazenda…

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Annual Show Ball

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 2

The wives and feminine friends of members of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association and other womenfolk of the town and…

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Special Band Meeting Bandmaster Resigns

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 2

A special meeting of the Cootamundra Citizens' Band committee was held last Friday night to deal, with the resignation of Mr…

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Hospital 1000 the Band Visits Dirnaseer 15 Members Join Up

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 2

Yesterday the Cootamundra Citizens' Band visited the Dirnaseer Soldier Settlement, playing at the hall after the Presbyterian service…

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Amusements Whitton Hospital Ball

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 6

A successful ball was held at White a ton on Friday in aid of the funds of the Leeton Public Hospital. This is the first of a series of entertainments…

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Globe Theatre To-night (Tuesday)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 2

One of the big points of "Beau Sabreur," the sequel to the now-famous Beau Geste," is the fact that the comedy element has not been lost,…

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Concert at Night

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 2

The returned soldiers have arranged a concert for 8 p.m. to-morrow night, in the Town Hall. There, will be a variety of items by individual…

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Show Ball Committee

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 April 1928 · page 4

At a meeting of women interested the organisation of this year's Show ball, held at the M.P. and A. A. rooms yesterday afternoon, it was decided to…

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Strand Theatre Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 2

"Ladies Must Dress," starring Virginia Valli, Lawrence Gray, and Earle Foxe, is the big picture attraction at the Strand Theatre to-night. "The…

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