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Riverina · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

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Big Pictures for Capitol

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 6

Contracts just finalised bring the Capitol Theatre a marvellous line-up of outstanding productions from the leading studios of the world, said the…

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Red Cross Concert at Illabo

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 6

On Meir Year's Eve the Illabo Red Cross Society held a social function in the Agricultural Hall. A very large crowd attended and, with the real…

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Boxy Theatre

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 2

To-night (Tuesday), Bargain Night "Love Birds," one of the most laughable of the Summerville-Pitts comedies, has been booked for…

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Rio Theatre

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 6

Without a doubt, the most spectacular and amazing drama ever presented to the film-going public comes to the Rio Theatre next…

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Big Giveaway Dance On Anniversary Night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 6

The final Christmas Rove! will be held at the Glideaway on Monday. January 27 (Anniversary night). The Griffith Crack-a-Jacks orchestra will…

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Set of Band Instruments Delivered to Welfare Farm

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 2

MR. WOOD, secretary to the Child Welfare Department, has had delivered to the Riverina Welfare Farm at Yanco, a…

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The Plaza Theatre "Dante's Inferno" To-night

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 2

"Dante's Inferno," one of the most startling dramas ever produced by the motion picture industry, will be screened at the Plaza Theatre for…

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Famous Orchestra Featured in Film

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 2

Ben Bornic, cigar, fiddle, salutation, and all together with his ubiquitous lads, returns to the films to share starring honors with George-Raft in…

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Euchre Party & Dance at Night

The Ardlethan-Beckom Times · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 2

A very large crowd attended the euchre party and dance in the Bee[?]m Had as night, and every potion of the function went off in…

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Globe Theatre “George White’s 1931 SCANDALS”

The Ardlethan-Beckom Times · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 1

“George White's 1935 Scandals,” the glamorous, mirthful and tuneful spectacle will be the attraction at the Globe Theatre on Saturday…

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Local Boys' Band

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 2

Being bargain night at the pictures only live boys attended band practice on Tuesday night last. Parents should recognise that the…

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50/50 Dance

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 2

A most enjoyable dance was provided at the Melba Hall on Wednesday night. This being the first of a series of weekly dances, that are…

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Cazna Theatre

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 3

There’s always meeting funny about families at mixed nationalities, but when such a family is beaded by Leo Carrillo and Lon Fazenda, that’s…

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The Plaza Theatre "Sweet Adeline" To-Night

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 2

One or the best week-end programmes ever presented at the Plata Theatre will be screened to-night (Friday) and on Saturday next, viz.,…

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Roxy Theatre To-night (Friday) also

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 2

"Follies Bergere," 20th Century's lavish musical extravaganza starring Maurice Chevalier, screening at the Roxy theatre to-night (Friday)…

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Popular Band Concert

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 4

There will be another popular recital of modern music by the Wagga Citizens' Band tomorrow evening at 8.45 in the Town Hall Gardens. The…

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Rio Theatre

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 4

"Brown on Resolution," a mighty drama of the British navy conies to the Rio on Friday and Saturday January 24 and 25. A story of true…

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Roxy Theatre To-night Tuesday to

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 2

An episode typical of the Arliss personality and point of view accompanied completion of "The Guvnor" at the Gaumont-British studios…

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The Plaza Theatre "Brown on Resolution" and "Holly-wood Party" To-Night (Tuesday)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 2

To-night (Tuesday) at the Plata Theatre, an inspiring naval drama, "Brown on Resolution," which is the first drama produced with the full…

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The New Roxy Chooses R.C.A. Photophone Sound Equipment Cootamundra's Theatre to Install the Latest Advance Model Sound-reproducing Equipment

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 2

Fully alive to the importance of good sound reproduction, the directors of the Roxy, determined to inaugurate a high standard of entertainment,…

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