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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1911

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Ball at Vacy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 2

A grand ball will be held in the Vacy School of Arts on Friday evening, 26th instant, in aid of the building fund of the institution. Good music has been arranged for…

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At the Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 4

The manager of a Berlin theatre got up a drama in which a human head was to be offered to a tyrant. In order to produce as much effect as possible, he…

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Amusements. Page and Pearson's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 2

There was another large and delighted attendance at Page and Pearson's Electric Picture Palace last evening, and despite tht it was a "second night," in showmen's parlance,…

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Local and General Military Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 2

The annual military ball takes place on the second of June next. It is one of the principal functions of the year, and as usual should be…

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Concert

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 2

THERE was only a half-filled hall at Miss Ernestine Louat's concert, in aid of the Methodist Parsonage Fund, given at the Oudfellows' Hall on Monday evening…

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Royal Pictures

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 May 1911 · page 4

Messrs Austen and Mayue's Royal Pictures and variety entertainment will be again presented at the Mechanics' Institute this (Saturday) evening, when…

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West's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 May 1911 · page 4

West's popular pictures at the Town Hall last evening were greeted by a large and enthusiastic audience. A splendid programs was presented and much appreciated more…

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The Federal Band

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 May 1911 · page 4

The Maitland Federal Band will play a programme on the Upper Reserve, Newcastle on Sunday afternoon at 3.15 o'clock…

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Sousa and His Band

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 May 1911 · page 4

Sousa's Band will give two performances in Messrs. Page and Pearson's Electric Picture Palace on Tuesday afternoon next at 3 and in the evening at 8 o'clock. A large…

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A.H.C. Guild Ball and Supper

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 May 1911 · page 4

The anniversary celebration of the st. John the Baptist Branch of the A. U. C. Guild, which, as usual, takes the form of a ball and supper, is announced to take place in the, Town Hall on…

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Fatal Theatre Fire in Scotland. Edinburgh Disaster. London, May 10

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 May 1911 · page 3

During the last act of the music-hall performance at the Empire Palace Theatre Edinburgh, at which the King and Queen were to attend a command performance during…

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Grand Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 May 1911 · page 4

A grand concert will be held in the Mechanics' Institute, East Maitland, on Monday evening, 29th instant, in aid of the funds of St. Joseph's bazaar. Leading artists of…

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Sousa's Band

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 May 1911 · page 2

Our reading are reminded that to-morrow Sousa's famous band arrives in West Maitland, and gives two performances at Page and Pearson's Electric Picture Palace…

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West's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 May 1911 · page 2

A crowded and enthusiastic audience attended the TOWN Hall on Saturday night when West's Pictures screened a splendid programme of a varied and interesting…

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Sousa and his Band

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 May 1911 · page 2

Sousa and his famous Band will arrive to-morrow morning by reaching West Maitland at 7.15, and he will be welcomed to West Maitland by Mr…

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Amusements. Page and Pearson's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 May 1911 · page 2

It is generally conceded that of the many magnificent programmes submitted by Page and Pearson during their lengthened connection with the art of photo plays that…

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Latest News by Telegraph. Sydney, Monday afternoon. Sousa's Band

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 May 1911 · page 3

Sousa's celebrated band is leaving for Maitland after its performance to-night…

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A State Ball Brilliant Spectacle. London, May 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 May 1911 · page 3

A brilliant spectacle was presented at the State ball at Buckingham Palace. The decorations were largely carried out in pink roses and carnations…

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West's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1911 · page 4

West's pictures at the Town Hall attracted an excellent attendance last evening when the interesting programme presented on Saturday evening was again…

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Amusements. Sousa and His Band

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1911 · page 4

Mr. John Phillip Sousa, the world's greatest musical conductor, with his celebrated band of sixty performers, arrived in Maitland to-day, and this afternoon at Adelphi Hall, kindly…

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