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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1914

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Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 4

At the Town than to-morrow (Saturday) night Mr. Lou Prince, the popular picture proprietor, will screen a most attractive programme, including the star drama "The…

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Carnival Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 4

A grand concert and picture show will be given in the Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday nights under the direction of the Shopping Carnival Committee. Miss Maggie Beattie. Mrs. C…

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A Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 7

A dance arranged by the Girls' Liberal League is announced to be held in the School of Arts on the evening of Monday, May 4…

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The Federal Band

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 7

The Federal Band will play a popular programme of selections on the Maitland Park to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon, commencing at 3.45 o'clock…

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Amusements. Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 7

The Town Hall will be occupied to-night as usual with Prince's Pictures, which have been increasing nightly in popularity, and now that cold nights are setting in…

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The Forthcoming Band Socials

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 10

A Committee meeting, conveued for the purpose of further considering matters in connection with the forthcoming Ball and Fancy Dress…

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Panic at Theatre. Picture Film on Fire

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 11

A panic was caused at the Theatre Royal at Nhill owing to a film belonging to the Melba Picture Company catching fire. Mr. Hunt, the operator in charge, worked hard…

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Theatre Panic Averted. a Singer's Nerve. Canton (Ohio)

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 2

When a fire threatened to start a panic in a picture theatre Madame Tetrazzini, the famous singer, sang for 3 minutes, thus stopping the rush of maddened people, and saving…

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The Late Sir John Tenniel. 50 Years a "Punch" Cartoonist. His Pictures of "Alice in Wonderland."

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 11

The death of Sir John Tenniel, the great cartoonist of London "Punch" for fifty years occurred, on Wednesday night, February 24, at his residence, 52…

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Miss Teller's Concert

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 2

The many friends and well-wishers of Miss Maude Telfer, who is a native of Muswellbrook, and intends leaving Sydney at the end of next month to join the Quinlan Opera…

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St. Paul's Children's Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 4

A children's concert is to be held in the Town Hall on Thursday, llth May. A specially-attractive programme is being prepared, and in addition to the production of an…

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Carnival Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 7

The Town Hall promises to be density crowded on Monday and Tuesday night next, when a grand carnival concert and picture Show combined will be given as part of the…

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Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 2

A crowded and delighted audience assembled at the Town Hall on Saturday night to witness the splendid all-star programme presented by the popular picture proprietor…

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Cricket Ball-making. a Sweated Industry. London, Sunday evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 5

The cricket ball-making at Tonbridge have struck, demanding an increase of wagess to 5 per dozen balls. The manufacturers admit that their…

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Carnival Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 2

Among the many attractions of carnival week in Maitland, one of the most enjoyable entertainments should be the grand concerts and picture shows to be given at…

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Singleton Pictures

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 2

The, large audience which was present at the Mechanics' Institute on Saturday night was very well satisfied with the programme of pictures…

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Amusements. Carnival Concert and Picture Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 2

A bright and pleasing concert and picture entertainment arranged by the committee of the Shopping Carnival was given in the Town Hall last evening, and proved very…

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Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1914 · page 4

Prince's Pictures will be the great attraction at the Town Hall to-night (Wednesday) and to-morrow night (Thursday). Everyone should see the star dramas, "Kissing Cup,"…

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Miss Telfer's Concert

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 22 April 1914 · page 2

In the past—remote and otherwise —many aspirants for musical honors born beneath the sunny skies of Australia—for this beautiful country is a…

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Muswellbrook Letter. Complimentary Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1914 · page 3

Miss Maude [?] a talented young Inger and native of Muswellbrook, having arranged to leave Sydney shortly to join the Quinlan Opera Company, and continue…

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