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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

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London Memorial Concert London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 2

As the haunting notes "lights out," softly sounded by trumpets amid the chords of muted strings, died away the distinguished audience at the…

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Another Dance Hall

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 2

Mr. O. G. Washington has let the lender for the erection of a dance hall at the buck of the Cabaret to Mr. T. Owen, builder of Leeton…

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Rio Theatre

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 1

The unforgettable idyl of young love battling with the forces of adversity for the right to live, love and be happy, is the story of…

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Flannel Dance at Milbrulong

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 2

The first dance of the year to be held at Milbrulong was conducted on Monday night last, in aid of the Milbrulong Tennis Club. Although…

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The Plaza Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 3

Margaret Sullivan, the girl who rocketted to fame in her first picture "Only Yesterday," repeals her triumph in "Little Man, What Now."…

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Builders Strongly Criticised Leeton's New Theatre Discussion in Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 2

TRENCHANT criticism of those responsible for departure from the plans originally approved was…

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The Roxy Cootamundra's Huge Picture Theatre Officially Opened Last Night

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 2

Cootamundra's new theatre, "The Roxy," called after the world's biggest picutre theatre, was opened last night, with great…

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Roxy Theatre To-night (Tues), also Wednesday Thursday and Friday "Love Me Forever"

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 2

Grace Moore, honored by the Society of Arts and Sciences for "conspicuous achievement in raising the standard of cinema entertainment"…

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Band

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 2

The annual meeting of Rand Bush Nursing Association was held last week, when there was a fair attendance. Owing to the transfer of the…

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The Plaza Theatre Good Pictures

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 2

There have been several suppers Pictures made of the wonders of that and of mystery and danger, Africa but it it claimed that the latest…

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Shirley Temple at Roxy Theatre

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 2

The happiest picture of Shirley Temple's career, "Curly Top," comes on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday to the screen at the Roxy theatre. In…

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Swimming Batlow Club Miniature Ball Held

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 2

In conjunction with the Batlow swimming carnival a miniature ball was held last week in the Batlow Hall. this was originally arranged for the…

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Roxy Theatre Again To-night (Friday)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 2

Final screening or the grandest of all dramatic musical romances "Love Me Forever," featuring the queen of song, Grace Moore. A new…

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Roxy Theatre Gardens Opening Night Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 2

A great deal of finishing work has to be completed, but an idea can be gained of what a beautiful open-air theatre Leeton is to have in Wade…

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Mangain News Harvest Thanksgiving Concert

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 1

Harvest Thanksgiving service were held at Mangain Hall on Sunday last, a large congregation participating. On Monday evening the annual…

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Popular Band Recital

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 6

Tomorrow evening the Wagga Citizens' Band will be rendering another of its very popular recitals, under the baton of Mr. Cyril Jones. All the…

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Dance in Wonderland

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 8

There will be a dance in the Wonderland Theatre to-night. Two orchestras have been engaged and dancing will take place on a perfect floor from…

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Wagga Citizens' Band

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 4

Last night in the Town Hall Gardens the Wagga Citizens' Band held another of its popular recitals. The large crowd that was scattered over…

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Cricket Dance

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 2

To assist the funds of the Lockhart Cricket Club, a dance was held in the Rio Theatre on Thursday evening. Contrary to expectations,…

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Scout Ball

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 4

Secretaries are asked to note that the annual scout ball will be held in the Wonderland Theatre on June 24. A flannel dance will be held in aid…

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