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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1926

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Ball at Halton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 4

A grand ball will be held in the Halton Hall on Friday, February 12. The usual admission charge will be made…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 4

"The Crackerjack" with Johnny Hines in the stellar role, will be shown at the Palace Theatre this evening. The picture has an unusually good…

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Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 4

"Welcome Home," the James Cruze-Paramount production to be shown at the Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures to-morrow evening, is…

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Vaudeville and Pictures

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 5

"Theodore K", that masterful vaudeville entertainer who created such a great impression on the Strand stage recently has been…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 4

Playing the part of a fascinating bandit who never steals anything but seems to get immense satisfaction from perpetrating holdups for the mer…

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Regent Theatre "Three Keys"

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 9

"Three Keys" is a thrilling, mystery melodrama. It has been produced with a cast of screen celebrities headed by Edith Roberts…

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Band Disqualified. After Winning a Grade Contest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 6

After winning the A grade band championship on points at the Sydney Sports Ground on Wednesday night, the Ipswich Railway Band…

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Empire Theatre "Laughing at Danger"

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 9

Stirring melodrame, sweet romance and an abundance of spinetickling thrills make "Laughing at Danger", Sick Talmadge's latest…

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Concert at East Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 4

A grand concert will be held in the East Maitland Methodist' school hall to-morrow (Saturday), January 30th, when the Tighe's Hill Metodist…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 4

"Welcome Home," the James Cruze Paramount production to be shown at the Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures this evening is described…

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Band Contest. B Grade Concluded

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 13

The B Grade section of the band contest was concluded on Saturday night at the Sydney Spurts Ground, the remaining three bands—Canterbury…

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Upper Allyn. Tennis Tournament and Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 7

Anniversary Day was well spent here. A tennis tournament was held during the day and a concert in the evening at the residence of Mr…

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Sunday Concerts. the Minister Questioned

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 11

Questioned by Mr. Ness, regarding the question of allowing public halls to open on Sunday night for sacred concerts and educational lectures…

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Theatres Act. Sunday Concerts and Lectures

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 11

Mr. Lazzarini, Chief Secretary, informed a deputation from the Paddington Council that he would secure on amendment of the Theatres and…

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Dance at Raymond Terrace

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 2

A grand dance will be held in the Oddfellowa' Hall, Raymond Terrace, on Tuesday next, 2nd inst., Guy's orchestra has been engaged and…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 2

The William Fox film "As No Man Has Loved" will be presented at the Palace Theatre this evening. The picturisation is based on Edward…

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Concert at East Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 2

A very successful concert was given by the Tighe's Hill Methodist Choir in the Methodist Memorial Hall, East Maitland, on Saturday…

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Pallace and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1926 · page 4

Raymond Leslie Goldman's "Saturday Evening Post story "Battling Bunyan," with Wesley Barry, will be shown at the Palace and Prince's…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1926 · page 4

The William Fox film "As No Man Has Loved" Will be presented at the Place Theatre this evening. The picturisation is based on Edward…

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Euchre and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 4

About 200 were present at a euchre party and dance held in the Catholic Hall on Monday night, in aid of St. Patrick's [?] rooms. Mr. Sheeley…

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