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Riverina · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

1,117 stories in Riverina's papers · page 8 of 56

The Globe Theatre a Lady Surrenders

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 3

Coming direct from Sydney's palatial Plaza Theatre, and being classed as one of the finest photoplays ever brought to Australia,the…

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Roxy Theatre To-night (Tuesday), Also Wednesday and Thursday."THE Vagabond King"

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 2

The musical monarch of the movies! The outstanding song romance of all time, with the outstanding singing stars Dennis King and Jeanette…

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Amusements Masonic Hall Dance

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1931 · page 4

The euchre and dance social usually held in Wonderland every Saturday night cannot be held there next Saturday, and the promoter has decided to…

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The Globe Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 2

An excellent double programme of all talkie features will be presented at the above theatre to-morrow (Saturday) and Monday next, including…

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Strand Theatre Talkies

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 1

The fine programme presented at the Strand Theatre last night was greatly appreciated by the big audience. To-night these talkies will be presented…

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Dance at Matong for Narandera Hospital

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 2

There was an attendance of over 800 people at the dance held at Matong on Wednesday evening last in aid of the Narandera public…

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Roxy Theatre To-night (Friday) and

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 2

Billie Dove iu Southern style. That is how the delectable screen star will serve up to the audiences at the Roxy Theatre, where "The Other…

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Our Shows Sheep Show As Usual Dogs and Poultry With It Preceded by Gymkhana and Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 2

The committee met yesterday afternoon. Present, Messrs. J. Gibb (president), H. C. Davidson, F. W. Bain-bridge, G. Ranklin, J. Croker, G. and…

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Amusements St. Patrick's Day Concert

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 1

The annual St. Patrick's Day concert will be held in the Oxford Theatre to-night. The programme, including the best of the old Irish melodies, will…

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Harvest Festival at Matong. Combined Methodist and Presbyterian Concert

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 2

A large audience gathered in the new Mechanics’ institute Hall at Matong on Monday night last, and was rewarded with one of the finest…

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Ball at Matong Helps Narandera Hospital Wonderful Success

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 3

In the Mechanics' Institute, Matong, on Wednesday night, a ball was held to assist the funds of the Narandera Hospital. A special train from…

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St. Patrick's Night Concert Splendid Programme to a Crowded Hall

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 4

The Oxford Theatre, Wagga, was crowded last night, despite the inclement weather, for the annual St. Patrick's Day Concert, when a splendid…

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The Band

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Cootamundra Citizens Band was held in the band room last Tuesday. Officers for the forthcoming year were…

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Amusements Strand Theatre Talkies

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 3

The programme which so delighted the big house at the Strand Theatre on Saturday night will be repeated to-night and tomorrow night. It including…

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Strand Theatre Talkies

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 March 1931 · page 4

Tonight the curtain will be rung down at the Stand Theatre on the last screening in Wagga of a very fine programme of talkie movies which met…

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The Globe Theatre "The Street Girl," a Lavish Revel

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 17 March 1931 · page 2

Betty Compson, who has reached new heights through the medium of talking pictures, heads the crack cast of well known players in the lavish…

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Roxy Theatre To-night (Tuesday), Also Wednesday and

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 March 1931 · page 2

Here's what the Motion Picture Magazine says about "Grumpy", the Paramount picture which commences at the Roxy tonight (Tuesday), for…

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Strand Theatre Talkies

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 March 1931 · page 3

"Lightnin," starring Will Rogers, described as one of the funniest comedians that have yet appeared on the screen, will be the principal attraction…

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Catholic Concert

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 4

A record house greeted the performers in the concert organised in aid of the funds of the R.C. Church, held at the Globe Theatre Hillston. on…

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