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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1917

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High School Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 6

The Boys' High School concept will take place in the Town Hall on Empire Day (Thursday evening), commencing at 7.30, Master Livermore will sing "Land of Hope and…

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Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 May 1917 · page 7

The attractions at Prince's Picture Palace, East Maitland, on Saturday night will be the five-part Triangle drama "The Phantom," featuring Frank Keenan, and…

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Euchre and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 May 1917 · page 7

A very successful euchre and dance, promoted by Mosdames McLanohlin and Murphy (presidents of the refreshment and produce stalls at the recent Convent Jubliee…

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Amusements. Pictoria Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 May 1917 · page 7

The principal attraction at Pictoria last evening was the semi-final episode of "Gl[?] Romance," with Miss Billie Burke in the role of Gloria. The interest in this capital…

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Charlie Chaplin's Price. 1,000,000 Dol. for Eight Pictures. (Australian Cable Assn. Message.) New York, Tuesday Night

Singleton Argus · Thursday 24 May 1917 · page 3

Charlie Chaplin has declined an offer of a million dollars for twelve pictures. He says he will do eight for a million dollars; otherwise he will make…

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Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 7

The attractions at Prince's Picture Palace, East maitland, on Saturday night wil be the five-part Triangle drama "The Phantom," featuring frank Keenan, and…

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Boys' High School Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 7

The Town Hall was crowded last evening when a concert was given by the pupils attending the East Maitland Boys' High school, assisted by Miss Audrey Bradshaw…

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Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 6

The attractions at Prince's Picture Palace, East Maitland, to-night (Saturday) will be the five-part Triangle drama. "The Phantom," featuring Frank Kennan, and…

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Victoria Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 6

A grand double programme will be presented at Pictoria Picture Palace this (Saturday) evening, when Mary Pickford will be seen in "The Eternal Grind." the story…

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To-night's Pictures

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 4

How a young English, nobleman went to America to endeavour to restore the fortunes of his impoverished family, and the many strange and thrilling…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 6

A euchre party and dance will be held in the Town Hall, on Monday evening in aid of the sweet stall at the recent Dominican Fete. Gilligan's orchestra has…

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Children and Cinemas. Cowboy Pictures Popular

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 10

Evidence strongly condemning the conditions under which pictures are shows in London cinema halls was given recently before the Cinema Commission by Sir Robert Wallace,…

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Pictoria Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 May 1917 · page 6

There was the usual crowded house at Pictoria Picture Palace on Saturday night, when two fine stars were presented to a delighted audience. "The Eternal Grind"…

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Amusements. Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 May 1917 · page 6

Prince's Picture Palace was well patronised on Saturday night, when a varied and interesting programme was screened and much enjoyed. The Triangle drama "The…

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Price's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 May 1917 · page 7

A grand benefit will be given at Prince's Picture Palace, East Maitland, to-morrow (Wednesday) night in aid of Red triangle Day funds. The final episode of the…

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Euchre and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 May 1917 · page 7

With the object of supplementing the funds raised by the committee of the sweet stall at the recent Dominican fete, a euchre party and dance was carried out by the…

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Amusements. Victoria Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 May 1917 · page 7

The programme to be screened at Pictoria Picture Palace to-morrow (Wednesday) night will comprise the final episode of the great serial "Gloria's Romance," the "Australian…

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Hospital Concert. a Gratifying Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 29 May 1917 · page 4

On learning or the low state of the Hospital finances the members of the Girls' Patriotic Club hurriedly organised a concert, with the result that…

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Victoria Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 May 1917 · page 4

The programme to be screened at Pictoria Picture Palace to-night (Wednesday) will comprise the final episode of the great serial "Gloria's Romance," the "Australian…

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Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 May 1917 · page 4

A grand benefit will be given at Prince's Picture Palace. East Maitland, to-night (Wednesday), in aid of Red Triangle Day funds. The final episode of the…

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