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Riverina · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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Hospital Ball Successful Effort at Uranquinty

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 1

The ball in aid of the Wagga District Hospital funds was held at Uranquinty on Friday night in the face of most adverse weather conditions…

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Interesting Series of Pictures at the Strand

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 3

It will come as pleasing news to the picture loving people of Wagga that Messrs. Smythe Bros. have completed arrangements for a weekly programme…

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Amusements Curra Warna Church Concert

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 3

The annual concert and sale of gifts in aid of the funds of the Methodist Church was held in the church at Currawarna on Wednesday night and was…

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Amusements Southern Cross Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 3

To-night's attraction at the Southern Cross Picture Gardens is "The Wedding Song," featuring Leatrice Joy. It is a powerful drama of love…

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Amusements Strand Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 6

Miss Beryl Mills, "Miss Australia" of 1926, will make her first appearance personally in Wagga at the Strand Theatre to-night and will appear…

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Wireless Concert

Ariah Park News · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 7

Connected with the Baptist Harvest Festival, a Wireless Concert, per medium of a high-powered set and loudspeaker, will be…

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To-night's Ball

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 5

The large committee organising the grand ball in aid of Miss Breen'a candidature in the Hospital Miss' Leeton Competition, commenced work…

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The Globe Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

One of the best programmes ever offered will be presented at the above theatre to-morrow (Saturday) night, and a better screen entertainment…

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Globe Theatre To-morrow (Saturday)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

"Special Delivery," Paramount's screaming comedy farce feature with Eddie Cantor, who created a tremendous hit in "Kid Boots" comes to the…

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Big Criterion Theatre Success Coming to Arcadia

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

Mr. E. J. Carroll, the well-known theatrical manager, will present to local theatre goers at the Arcadia on Friday, March 2, Arnold Ridley's…

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Personal Appearance of Miss Australia at the Globe Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

On Monday and Tuesday next residents of the town and district will have the unqiue and only opportunity of seeing and hearing…

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Southern' Cross Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 2

A night of entertainment has been arranged for the public by the management of the Southern Cross Picture Gardens. To-night's programme,…

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Amusements Burrandana Dance

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 2

On Thursday night a dance was held in the Burrandana Hall in aid of the hall funds and the school queen in the Cookardinia queen competition. The…

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Southern Cross Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 2

"Oh! What a Nurse!" will top the bill at the Southern Cross Picture Gardens to-night and to-morrow night. It is said to be one of the funniest…

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An Enjoyable Night at Globe Theatre Ball

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 1

The committee supporting Miss Breen's candidature in the Hospital Miss Leeton Competition are only small in numbers, but big in work…

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Leeton District Band Annual Meeting, Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

In another column will be found an advertisement drawing the attention of readers to the band's annual meeting, which will be held next…

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Globe Theatre To-night (Tuesday)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

Final appearance of Miss Beryl Mills, Miss Australia. Positively your only opportunity to see and hear Australia's ambassadress in…

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Collapse of Picture Theatre Many Casualties Rio De Janeiro

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 3

A motion picture theatre at Curityba, Parana, collapsed during a performance on Sunday. There were many casualties, mostly women and children…

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Cricketer's Dance

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 5

The Cricketer's Dance held in Gundabidgee Theatre on 23, was a very big success. Those present had a really jolly good night's fun…

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Star Pictures

Ariah Park News · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 5

Saturday night’s programme is one of the . best, and includes “Arizona Bouod ” and “Flame of the Argentine” -two thrilling…

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