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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1927

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Wonders of Television Living Pictures

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 4

New York., Saturday.—The first pubthe demonstration of television was held in the laboratory of the Bell Telephone Company, when a group of 50 men…

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Amusements. Monarch Pictures. Special Holiday Matinee

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 2

There will be a special holiday matinee at the Monarch Theatre on Saturday, the main star being "Wet Paint." Inasmuch as some motion picture titles…

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District News Westbrook. Open Air Concert

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 4

All roads seemed to lead to Westbrook on Saturday night last, when between 20 and 30 car-loads of people journeyed thither, the occasion being a…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 April 1927 · page 4

The rise of Syd. Chaplin, who portrays the role of "Old Bill" in Bruce Bairnsfather's "The Better 'Ole," the Warner Exceptional…

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Palace Theatre and Princes Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 4

"Twinkietoes" is the intriguing title of Colleen Moore's latest starring vehicle, which comes to the Palace Theatre and Prince's…

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Y Worry Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 4

The Y Worry Dance Club held a dance in King's Hall last evening Despite the inclemenoy of the weather there was an excellent attendance…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 4

Warner Bros, production of Bruce Bairnsfather's world famous story of the funny side of the war "The Better 'Ole" was screened last evening to…

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Morpeth Euchre Party and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 4

The Morpeth Football Club is holding a euchre party and dance on May 19 in the Astor Theatre. The club embraces Morpeth and East Maitland…

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The Band. 14 Applications for Bandmaster

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 2

Fourteen applications have been received for the position of bandmaster of the Municipal Band. Five of the applicants are to be interviewed by the…

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Alterations to Regent Theatre

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 7

Mr. Smythe informs us that plans are being prepared for extensive alterations to the Regent Theatre. He intends to crept a tip-top stage…

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R.C. Sports Carnival. Big Easter Monday Attraction. Kincumber Orphanage Band Engaged

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 2

It should not be necessary for us to reiterate that the forthcoming R. C. Easter Monday sports carnival is the big draw-card of the Upper Hunter…

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Social and Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 2

A social evening and dance under the auspices of the Dungog Soldiers' Memorial Club will be held in Victoria Hall on Thursday, April 21st…

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Cycle Club Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 2

The Dungog and District Motor Cycle Club are holding a dance at the Globe Cafe on Easter Monday night. For particulars see advt…

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Annual Catholic Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 2

This function will be held on June 1st and 2nd in Victoria Hall. Music will be supplied by Clarence Town orchestra. Particulars of…

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Local and General Show Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 2

A dance is announced to be held on Thursday, May 12th (show night) in the Convent Hall…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 April 1927 · page 5

One of Thomas Burke's most charming stories of London's Limehouse house comes to the screen at Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures…

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Euchre and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 April 1927 · page 5

At the Astor Theatre, Morpeth, on Tuesday, May 10, a euchre party and dance will be hold in aid of the Morpeth Rugby League Football…

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The Theatre. Ancient and Modern. Preliminary W.e.a, Lecture

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 April 1927 · page 9

The preliminary lecture of a course in Dramatic Literature, under the auspices or the Workers' Educational Association, was given in the…

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Amusements. Palace and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 April 1927 · page 4

A fine holiday programme will be presented at the Palace and Prince's this evening. The star film will be "The Cheerful Fraud,"…

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Amusements. Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 April 1927 · page 4

At Palace Theatro to-night, the star comedies always attract picture patrons. "The Cheerful Fraud," like all Denny's work is packed with…

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