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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1926

1,609 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 81

Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 4

There is an unusual and appealing romance in "The Beautiful City," to be shown at the Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures to-morrow evening…

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Empire Theatre

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 5

Nothing is so thrilling on the screen in the spectacular sense as a properly staged fire. How the mere clang of fire engines racing to…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 4

"Double Fisted." a new Rayart Whirlwind Western starring Jack Perrin will be [?]sown at the Palace Theatre this evening. it has a clean…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 4

Mark King well-to-do lover of the great outdoors, unable to dwell long away from the everlasting whisper of the great pines, is riding his horse…

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The Ball Serpent. Not Quite Companionable. the World's Quickest Thing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 8

A naturalist writes: The amiable ball pythons are the most [?] and harmless of the serpents, Although he grows from eight to ten feet long…

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Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 4

"Little Annie Rooney," featuring Mary Pickford will be screened at the Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures on Wednesday night. Miss Pickford…

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Euchre and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 4

A euchre party and dance was held in the Parish Hall on Monday evening, in aid of the ambulance. The men's prize was won by Mr. Punch…

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Strand Theatre

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 4

The Strand Theatre have a wonderful array of attractions for the week. To-night Tom Mix will for the last time show you he is "The Beat Bad…

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Committee, Ball, &c

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 2

The personnel of the Building Committee comprised: Messrs. W. C. Carter (Chairman); S. Stephens (hon. Secretary), J. D. and A. D…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 4

Mark King well-to-do lover of the great outdoors, unable to dwell long away from the everlasting whisper of the great pines, is riding his horse…

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Regent Theatre Chaplin's Comedy Built on Tragedy

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 4

The new Charlie Chaplin motion picture comedy "The Gold Rush," has been described by those closely associated with the world's greatest…

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Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 4

What is said to be the most original plot ever employed in a comedy is woven into Douglas MacLean's "Never Say Die," which comes to the…

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Kurri Band Rotunda

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 4

The band rotunda in Kurri Rotunda Park was removed yesterday. It sagged badly a few days ago, and was shored up with strong 15 feet…

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Strand Theatre

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 5

On Saturday night local picture goers are in for the time of their lives. "The Riding Fool" will be screened, supported by "Riding…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 4

Jack Hoxle and his wonderful horse Scout will be the central figures in "The White Outlaw," which will be featured at the Palace…

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Empire Theatre the Story of a Kid with a Fighting Heart!

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 2

"Battling-Red-Archin' Bunion", the crowd called him when he capered for their delight. His pugilism sometimes piliful—but always funny…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 4

What is said to be the most original plot ever employed in a comedy [?] woven into Douglas MacLean's "Never Say Die," which comes to the…

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Ladies' Pipe Band. Leave Lyttleton for England. Auckland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 5

As the result of delay in their departure for England, the Australian Ladies' Pipe Band has lost over £1000…

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Prohibited Imports. Long List of Pictures and Literature

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 8

Mr. Pratten, Minister for Customs, told Mr. Cameron (Q.), in the Federal House, that the Customs Act gave power to prohibit the importation of…

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The Ball Serpent. Not Quite Companionable. This World's Quickest Thing

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 3

A naturalist writes: The amiable ball pythons are the most timid and harmless of the serpents. Although he grows from eight to ten feet long…

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