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Riverina · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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Amusements Strand Theater Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 2

A special attraction is to be screened at the Strand Theatre to-night and tomorrow night when the William Pox film, "Seventh Heaven," will be…

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Hospital 1000 First of the Band Visits Wallendbeen, £23

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 3

The Cootamundra Citizens' Band went to Wallendbeen yesterday afternoon, by way of opening a series recitals in the…

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The Globe Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 2

It will be hard to resist the smile of those reguish eyes of winsome Marion Davies in her role as "Tillie The Toiler," a fine picture showing at the…

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Globe Theatre, Leeton To-morrow (Wed.)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 2

The romance of the old days when men braved the sea in square-rigged ships—when hardships were the sailor's lot; when glorious romance gild…

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Tongan Choir Wagga Audience Delighted Sensation During Performance Wonderland Theatre Stage Collapses

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 6

The Wonderland Theatre was packed last night when the celebrated Tougan Methodist College Choir gave a brilliant entertainment. South Sea Island…

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Irish National Concert

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 6

The Irish National Concert will be held in the Wonderland Theatre on Friday night. Leading city artists will be appearing together with…

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Amusements Strand Theater Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 March 1928 · page 6

A romantic story of wild rides, aeroplane flights, and gun fights with plenty of comic relief will be screened at the Strand Theatre to-night in…

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Bert Hinkler Wagga Pictures of Saturday's Reception Mayor Delighted with Public's Welcome

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 March 1928 · page 2

The Mayor, Alderman W. F. Day, yesterday expressed his pleasure and appreciation at the very successful way Mr. Bert Hinkler, the Australian airman, had been entertained at Wagga. He considered the behavior of the large concourse of people at…

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Memorial Ball

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 7

In connection with the Memorial Ball to take place in the Globe Theatre on Friday, 30th March, to raise funds to defray the debt on erection of…

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Amusements Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 4

The big attraction at the Strand Theatre to-night is "East Side-West Side," one of the notable pictures of the decade. George O'Brien and…

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Irish National Concert

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 4

On Friday night the public of Wagga, will be treated to a very fine national concert in the Wonderland Theatre. A feature of the programme…

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Griffith District Band

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 1

A general committee meeting of the Griffith District Blind was held on Friday, evening last, when there was a fall, attendance. The…

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The Globe Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 2

One of the merriest picture programmes ever shown will be screened at the above theatre to-morrow (Saturday) night, and patrons will be…

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Dance at Stanbridge To-night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 2

Two valuable gold medals are to be competed for at the Hospital Dance to be hold at the Stanbridge Hall to-night (Friday) in aid of Miss…

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Globe Theatre (To-morrow (Saturday)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 2

"Something new under the sun is exactly what Douglas MacLean is offering to-morrow (Saturday) at the Globe in his refreshing novel…

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St. Patrick's Ball 400 People Attend

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 2

St. Patrick's Day was not formally celebrated hero, but the holding of St. Patriot's Ball on Tuesday evening last afforded an opportunity for…

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To-morrow Night's Dance. Mr. T. Davis As M.c

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 2

The good times will be brought large to mind to-morrow (Saturday) night at the Dormitory Hall, when Mr. "Tubby" Davis will be in charge…

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Strand Theatre Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 4

Tonight's big attraction at the Strand Theatre will be Rin-tin-tin the wonder dog of movieland in a tensely thrilling drama of the blue grass country, "Hills of Kentucky"…

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The Rock Band

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 4

The Rock Brass Band held a meeting on Tuesday. The instrument were allotted and the first practice was held after the meeting. Mr…

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New Oxford Dance Palace

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 4

The opening dance will be held in the newly decorated and renovated Oxford Dance Palace tonight. The late Dixieland Melody Masters have been engaged to supply dance…

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