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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1912

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Royal Pictures

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 4

There will be a full change of programme at the Royal Pictures to-night, on the showground. The star films will be "Her Diary," "lola's Promise,"…

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Proposed Censorship of Moving Pictures. Picture Proprietors Objections

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 7

We have received from the Federated Picture Showmen's Association of New South Wales a circular setting forth its objections to the proposed censorship of photo plays by…

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Moonlight Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 7

A moonlight concert, will be hold in Mr, J. Cook's grounds, East Maitland, on Thursday evening next. The proceeds will be devoted to St. Stephen's Presbyterian…

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The Chinese Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 November 1912 · page 3

Mr. Wm. Archer, in the "News find Leader" gives an interesting description of the Chinese theatre. A stern, sense of duty, he says, took me to six or eight of…

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Royal Pictures

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 26 November 1912 · page 2

In spite of other attractions in town, the Royal Picture Company had a good attendance On Saturday night, for the weekly programme of pictures, and, as…

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Stroud Hospital Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 November 1912 · page 2

The secretary of the Dungog Hospital is in receipt of a cheque, for £50 1s 2d, representing the proceeds of the hospital ball held…

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Moonlight Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 November 1912 · page 7

The beautiful grounds of Erin Gul. East Maitland, the residence of Mr. Joseph Cook, Presented an animated scene last evening, when the annual moonlight concert…

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Miss Mildred Scott Holland's Concert

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 November 1912 · page 2

An appreciative audience accorded Miss Mildred Scott Holland and her company an enthusiastic welcome at the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday…

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Royal Pictures

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 November 1912 · page 4

The Royal Picture Company have an excellent programme prepared for tonight's entertainment on the Showground. There is a great variety, and…

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The Federal Band

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 November 1912 · page 2

The Federal Band will play a programme of selections on the Maitland park on Sunday afternoon, at 3.45 o'clock (weather permitting)…

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Royal Pictures

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 3 December 1912 · page 2

In spite of the powerful counter as traction of "A Runaway Girl" on Saturday night, the Royal Picture Company had a satisfactory audience for…

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The Band Contest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 December 1912 · page 7

Sir.—The partial failure of the hand contest is rather disappointing to the music-loving public. Evidently, that tired feeling" has affected other than our local bandsmen,…

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Pictures Benefit

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 4 December 1912 · page 2

The result of the Hospital Benefit Picture Show held in the Skating Rink on the 20th November, is as under:—Taken at doo[?] £6 10s, tickets sold £8 7s, total £14 17s. The…

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The Federal Band

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 December 1912 · page 7

The Federal Band will play a programme of selections on the Maitland Park to-morrow (Thursday) evening commencing at 7.45 O'clock…

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East Maitland Band

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 December 1912 · page 4

At the final meeting of the committee which carried out the continental on the occasion of the first public performance of the East Maitland Band, the financial statement…

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Band Benefit

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 December 1912 · page 5

An entertainment was given in the Royal Picture Palace on Tuesday evening, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to defraving expenses of the kurri Brass…

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Imperial Pictures

Singleton Argus · Thursday 5 December 1912 · page 2

Unstinted satisfaction is expressed by all who have attended the performances at the Imperial Picture Show, which again drew a large attendance on…

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Moving Pictures. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 December 1912 · page 5

A single firm has taken 2,000,000 separate cinematograph pictures of the war…

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Letter to the Editor. the Band Contest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 December 1912 · page 7

Sir,—In reply to "Nil Desperandum" it must be admitted that the partial failure of the band content is disappointing, but things of that kind will occur. I believe…

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Sydney Symphony Orchestra

The Scone Advocate · Friday 6 December 1912 · page 3

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra, which is undoubtedly the finest orchestra in the Southern Hemisphere, will give a concert in the Sydney Town…

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