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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1927

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 2

"Take It From Me," Reginald Denny's latest Universal starring picture, a lively farce comedy, will be the feature attraction at the…

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Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 4

It seems there are no limits to the versatalitiy of that ravishing enchantress of the screen, Pola Negri, as all will testify who attend, the…

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Band Sunday Concert

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 9

The Cessnock Band, winners of the B. Grade championship, will play the test piece at a concert at the Strand Theatre on Sunday night…

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Regent Theatre

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 5

Here are two of filmdom's greatest stars in a page from the book of life itself. A picture you will take to your heart—a tale of tangled…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 4

"The Unknown Purple," which will be shown at the Palace Theatre to-night, is an adaptation of the sensationally successful stage play of…

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The Euchre Party and Dance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 1

There were about 90 couples present at the euchre party and dance held at night in the School of Arts. The evening was of a most enjoyable…

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Theatre Sensation. Leopard Among Audience

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 6

A sensational interlude marked the gaiety of Carmo's revue at the Blackburn Palace Theatre, England. In the performance a narrow…

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Man Stabbed. Tragedy at Dance. Carving Knife Used

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 3

A shocking tragedy occurred at Currabubula, near Tamworth, when Cyril Hope Honess, a labourer, 26 years of age, a resident of the…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 2

"Good and Naughty," starring Pola Negri, will be screened at the Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures to-night. The story of "Good and…

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The Strand Pictures

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 4

"Sunrise," a thrilling story of gold fields,' will be screened at the Straud Theatre to-night. All is an Australian film, set in the grandeur of the Blue…

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Well-known Pictures Fetch High Prices. London, Jan. 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 2

Sir Joshua Reynolds' picture "Princess Caroline," daughter of Frederick, Prince or Wales," which was originally Painted for a hundred…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 31 January 1927 · page 4

Comedy and pathos are subtly blended in the screen version of Alice Hegan Ricer's famous novel, "Lovely Mary," which will be shown at the…

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Too Small. Band Contest Prise Money. Toowoomba

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 31 January 1927 · page 5

The Toowoomba municipal band has returned after competing in the band contests held in Sydney last week…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 February 1927 · page 4

Irresistible humour touching pathos, and an appealing human note throughout, and all the charm that readers have found a delightful…

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Palace and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 February 1927 · page 4

A cast of unusual merit appears on the screen of the Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures to-morrow night when "Poker Faces" with…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 February 1927 · page 4

A euchre and 500 tournament and dance in aid of Mr. Vic. Williams will be held in the Catholic Hall, West Maitland, next Monday night…

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Palace and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 February 1927 · page 4

A cast of unusual merit appears on the screen of the Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures to-morrow night when "Poker Faces"with…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 February 1927 · page 4

The great screen success, "Poker Faces," with Laura La Plants and Edward Everett Horton in the staring roles, will be screened at the…

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Dance at Morpeth

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 February 1927 · page 4

The dance in aid of the popular "man competition" held in the Morpeth School of Arts on Tuesday evening was a successful and enjoyable…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 4

The Master picture "Dollar Down," will be shown at the Palace Theatre pictures this evening. This unusual comedy drama, tells the…

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