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Southern Highlands · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

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A Laugh Maker Nine Men Farce at Bow Ral Concert

The Southern Mail · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 2

" Ye Tragedie of Bulimore Castle," to te given by nine men at the big Bowral concert on Tuesday next, is an absolute riot. The cruel Duke of…

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Band Ball Most Successful Dance of the Yeas

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 30 June 1931 · page 2

Snappy and melodious syncopation by augmented orchestras and a super fit for the most fastidious opicurean combined to make the…

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"Postal Orders" Another Attraction at Tonight's Concert

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 30 June 1931 · page 3

The Amitie Dramatic Society will produce "Postal Order" at the big concert in Bowral School of Arts tonight (Tuesday)…

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Empire Pictures

The Southern Mail · Friday 3 July 1931 · page 2

The ever popular Buster Keaton in an entirely new role, that of a Don Juan, and supported by a particularly good cast in which Charlotte…

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Empire Pictures

The Southern Mail · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 2

"One Heavenly Night," produced by Sam Goldwyn, whose previous successes have included " Bulldog Drummond," Raffles," and "Whoopee,"…

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High School Dance Proceeds to Buy Text Books

The Southern Mail · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 2

The dance at the High School on Wednesday night organised by the High School Parents and Citizens' Association was largely attended…

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Mittagong Pictures " Rio Rita " on Wednesday and

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 14 July 1931 · page 3

The music of " Rio Rita " charmed city audiences, who acclaimed it one of the brightest musical comedies yet screened…

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Empire Pictures Maurice Chevalier in "The Big Pond."

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 14 July 1931 · page 2

Maurice Crevalier, most popular of screen singers, will renew acquaintance with Bowral audiences on Wednesday and Thursday next, when…

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Empire Pictures

The Southern Mail · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 5

The Empire is screening a double program on Saturday and Monday next-" Inspiration," featuring Greta Garbo, and "It's a Wise Child,"…

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Kangaroo Valley C. of E. Concert

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 18 July 1931 · page 4

The concert in aid of the Church of England lands, held at Kangaroo Valley recently, was one of the most enjoyable yet held in the Valley. The…

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Empire Pictures Mark Twain Up-to-date

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 2

More than 5000 players have parts in " The Yankee at King Arthur's Court" which will be screened at the Empire on Wednesday and…

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Another Triumph Amitie Club's Annual Ball Breaks Records

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 3

Unquestionably the best ball of the year was the Midwinter Masked Ball held at Bowral School of Arts, on Friday night, which proved a…

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Juvenile Concert

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 22 July 1931 · page 2

Scholars attending St. John's Sunday School, assisted by young friends and well-known artists, presented under the direction of Miss Glasson a…

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Empire Pictures

The Southern Mail · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 2

The two most popular comediennes on the screen, Polly Moran and Marie Dressier, will be seen together once more in " Caught Short," at the…

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Mittagong Pictures Marilyn Miller in " SUNNY."

The Southern Mail · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 2

Marilyn Miller, who captivated all hearts when she appeared in " Sally," has an even more pleasing role in Sunny," which will be screened at…

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Maurice Chevalier "Playboy of Paris" at Empire Theatre

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 28 July 1931 · page 2

In " Playboy of Paris," to be screened at the Empire next Wednesday and Thursday, Maurice Chevalier has another light-hearted,…

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Guild Concert New Star in Laughable Farce

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 28 July 1931 · page 2

There was a large and appreciative audience at the third annual concert of the Bowral Young People's Guild, held in the Methodist School Hall on…

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Empire Pictures

The Southern Mail · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 2

The Empire Theatre is screening: a double program on Saturday and Monday next. In " Scandal Sheet," George…

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Empire Pictures

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 4 August 1931 · page 2

All of the gunplay, thrills, tense moments, treachery, man hunting and the like of the old days of the Wild West have been embodied in…

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Another Success Ambulance Ball at Mittagong. Forty Pounds Raised

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 4 August 1931 · page 2

The ladies of Mittagong and their helpers must be heartily congratulated upon the complete success of, their first Ball in aid of the District…

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