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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1923

1,572 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 17 of 79

Amusements. Palace Theatre and Princes Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 April 1923 · page 2

The programme screened at the Palace Theatre last evening attracted a full house, and there was also a good attendance at Prince's…

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Death at a Dance. From, Strychnine Poisoning. Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 April 1923 · page 5

At Blackrock, a youth died of poison at a dance. Two addressed letters were before him, and an empty strychine bottle. One letter was…

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Education. Pictures As Means of Enlightenment. Apprenticeship Question. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 April 1923 · page 5

The Minister of Education (Mr.Bruntnell). in oppening the annual conference of the Australian Teachers' Federation, said he had been…

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Euchre and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 April 1923 · page 4

On Saturday evening. 7th inst., a euchre party and dance will be held in Coultou's Hall, East Greta, in aid of East Greta Football Club…

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Dance at Homeville

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 April 1923 · page 4

A dance will be held at St. Luke's Hall, Homeville, on Saturday evening, 7th inst. Prizes will be given for a waltzing competition, and refreshments…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 April 1923 · page 4

An [?] interesting programme will be screened at the Palace Theatre this evening, when there will be a complete change. The star subject…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 April 1923 · page 4

"The Sport of Kings," one of the pictures in the Palace Theatre programme last evening, shows fine views of horse races, and also…

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The Singleton Argus. Thursday, April 5th. LOCAL & General News. Anzac Concert

Singleton Argus · Thursday 5 April 1923 · page 2

Lovers of music are in for a musical treat to-night at the Strand, when a concert in aid of the Anzas Day Sports will be given by Mrs Ruby Laidler,…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 4

At, the Palace Theatre and Prince Pictures on Saturday night,Rex Beach's big story, "Fair Lady," be the chief screening. the…

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Brisbane Band Contest. Cessnock Band's Fine Performance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 7

The Cessnock District Band returned on Wednesday morning from Brisbane, tired, but well pleased with everything in connection with their trip. They…

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Picture Theatre

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 1

Gladys Walton scores highly in her latest Universal starring vehicle, "Top O' the Morning," showing at the local picture theatre on…

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Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 4

At the Palace Theatre tonight (Friday) a very fine production will be serecned , "Tho Lavender Bath Lady," a speaking story of mystery…

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Strand Pictures Fun, Love, & Revolution

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 6

Consider the lowly banana, whose slippery skin has laid many a dignified derby in the dust, then consider the banana business, on whose slippery…

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Denman (From our Speical Correspondent). Sports and Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 1

The sports field on Easter Monday proved a success, the events being se[?]y coni[?]d. There was a refreshment b[?] and [?] [?],…

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State Orchestra

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 April 1923 · page 13

"It is with much regret that the Government finds itself no longer able to maintain the State" Orchestra," said Mr. A. Bruntnell (Minister…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre and Princes Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 April 1923 · page 4

At the Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures to-night (Saturday), Rex Beach's big story "Fair Lady," will be the chief sercening.The story…

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The Strand Pictures

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 April 1923 · page 6

A very powerful drama of a great hate, entitled "Blind Hearts," will be the feature at the Strand Picture Theatre to-night, the star actor being…

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Dance at East Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 April 1923 · page 4

A dance under the auspices of the New South Wa;es Railway and Tramway Ambulance Corps East Maitland branch will be held in the Mechanics…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 7 April 1923 · page 2

A euchre party and dance will be held this night (Thursday) in the Convent Hall, Dungog. Euchre starts punctually at 8.10 p.m…

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Band Championships Contests in Brisbane

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 April 1923 · page 14

Thousands of people crowded into Queen street, Brisbane, on Saturday to witness the competitive march of all bands competing in the…

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