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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1926

1,609 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 13 of 81

Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 April 1926 · page 4

"Jewelled Nights," the picture [?] in Australia by Louise Lovely, will be screened again at the Palace Theatre this evening The scenes…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 April 1926 · page 4

After excursions in a variety of roles, Jackie Coogan is back again in the character that brought him his first and greatest success. Jackle…

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Golf Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 April 1926 · page 4

A meeting of the golf ball committee will be held in the East Maitland Literary Institute, on Thursday evening, at 7 o'clock. A lecture by…

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Band Championship. Toowoomba Contests

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 April 1926 · page 2

The following awards have been announced at the Australian Championship Band Carnival at Toowoomba:…

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Concert at Branxton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 April 1926 · page 4

The postponed concert in aid of St. Brigid's R.C. Church Branxton will be held in the School of Arts on Monday next…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 April 1926 · page 4

A lively comedy-drama is "The Rag Man," Jackie Coogan's MetroGoldwyn starring picture which was shown at the Palace Theatre last…

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Moving Pictures. Production in Australia

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 April 1926 · page 2

Australia is soon to have an opportunity of showing what kind of moving pictures it can produce with American assistance. Mr. Ronn Shafto…

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Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 4

Those who like romance, vivid colour, tense drama, hair-raising situations, a gripping story and fast moving action in their screen…

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Regatta Ball

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 2

The ball held in aid of the funds of the Rowing Club on Easter Monday night was a great success, Over 100 couples were present and visitor attended from…

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Regent Theatre

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 5

Constance Talmadge is booked for the Regent Theatre next Monday in "Her Sister from Paris", the new and charming domestic…

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Ball at Vacy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 4

A plain, fancy and kimona ball will be held in the Vacy School of Arts, on Thursday, April 22. Cash prizes will be given for fancy…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 4

Take a scene on the edge of the Mojave desert, and a haunted ranch house and thrilling plot for the possession of a rich mine, and a girl in…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 April 1926 · page 4

Motion picture fans will see a new Doris Kenyon when "The Half Way Girl," her latest First National feature, come, to the Palace Theatre…

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Dance To-night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 April 1926 · page 4

A dance, will be held in the East Maitland Literary Institute to-night from 8 till 11. Special attention is given to beginners…

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Ball at Clarence Town

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 April 1926 · page 4

A bail, will be held in the Clarence Town School of Arts on May 5. Proceeds are in aid of the Parents and Citizens' Association…

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Ball at Martin's Creek

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 April 1926 · page 4

A plain and fancy dress ball will be held in Martin's Creek Hall on April 16. There will be a euchre tournament for non-dancers. Proceeds are in aid…

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Moving Pictures. Production in Australia

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 April 1926 · page 5

"Australia is soon to have an opportunity of showing what kind of moving pictures it can produce with American assistance. Mr. Ronn Shafto…

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Dominican Schools Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 April 1926 · page 4

The jubilee concert by pupils of the Dominican schools will be held in the Catholic Hall on Monday evening next. A varied and interesting…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 April 1926 · page 4

At the palace Theatre this evening Harold Bell Wright's [?]nating story "The Re-Creation of Brian Kent," featuring Kennath Harlan…

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Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 5

In "California Straight Ahead" to be screened at the Palace had Price's to-morrow evening Reginalt Denny is seen as a…

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