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Riverina · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1930

1,357 stories in Riverina's papers · page 7 of 68

Girl Commits Suicide Refused Permission to Attend Dance Budapest

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 2

Because her parents would not allow her to go to a dance the night before her departure for Switzerland to undergo a cure for tuberculosis, the daughter…

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Public Baths for Wagga Municipal Scheme Long Overdue Baths & Theatre Area a Sound Proposition

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 2

For 25 years there has been a public agitation through the columns of this paper for the construction of municipal baths in Wagga. Time and again the council has discussed the proposition, to which approval has been given; but the baths have not materialised…

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Band Dance

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 2

The baud dance, held at the Town Hall last night, attracted a large crowd. The Strollers' Dance Band again rendered excellent music…

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The Globe Pictures

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 8

Never has the great emotional star (Norma Talmadge) had such an absorbing title to portray—at) a time when someone's friendship was…

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Amusements Strand Theatre "Black Watch" Season Extended

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 8

A feature of the entertainments at the Strand Theatre during this week has been the large crowds which have attended nightly to witness the…

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Annual Band Ball

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 2

The Show Night Ball on the Glide-away Open-air Floor, was a wonderful success. Close on 150 couples were present and everyone enjoyed…

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Band's Brightening Effect

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 2

Just when the ring events began to drag a little, following the entertaining display by the gymnastic troupe from the Riverina Welfare…

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The Globe Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 2

The programme on Saturday night will consist of two very fine pictures, including a really first rate comedy romance entitled "The Night Bird,"…

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Leeton Band of Hope Union Quarterly Demonstration

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 2

Next Sunday afternoon at 3.15, a procession of children will march up Kurrajong and Pine Avenues, led by Mm Boy Scouts and Cubs to the…

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Globe Theatre To-morrow (Sat.) Night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 2

A masterpiece of dramatic writing to the hill by master performers, H. B.Warner and Ruth Chatterton, to "The Doctor's Secret". He alone…

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Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1930 · page 2

A large crowd was present at the Strand Theatre last night to witness the screening of an enjoyable programme of pictures. "Marianne,"…

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Amusements Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 5

"Shanghai Lady," a Universal picture, will be presented at the Strand Theatre to-night. This is an all-talking picture, starring Mary Nolan, and…

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The Snow Leases. the Facts Revealed Mr. Ball Replies To Mr. Hoad

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 3

Mr. Ball, Minister for Lands, writes referring to the letter which appeared in our issue of the 3rd instant, over the signature of Mr. K. Hoad, M.L.A…

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Amusements. Strand Theatre Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 2

"Shanghai Lady," a Universal all-talking picture, starring Mary Nolan, attracted a large crowd at the Strand Theatre last night. This is a…

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Show Night Ball

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 2

The committee of the Leeton District Band put another feather in their cap as dance promoters. On Wednesday night last they…

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The Globe Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 2

On Wednesday and Thursday this week will be presented one of the greatest pictures of the year, viz, "Her Secret Lover." This picture…

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Leeton Band of Hope Union Sunday's Demonstration

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 3

The heat that prevailed on Sunday afternoon did not prevent an enthusiastic meeting of the Leeton Band of Hope Union taking place. Led by…

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Globe Theatre To-night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 2

Thre is a treat awaiting motion picture fans who will attend Richard Bartheimess's newest vehicle, "Weary River" at the Globe Theatre…

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St Joseph's R.c. Church St. Patrick's Night Concert and Fete

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 3

A representative meeting of the parishioners of St. Joseph's Church was held on the 16th instant, for the purpose of making initial…

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Strand Theatre Talkies

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 3

"Shanghai Lady," an all talking picture staining Mary Nolan and James Murray, was the principal attraction at the Strand Theatre last night…

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