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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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Pictures at the Strand

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 6

One of the greatest horse racing stories ever filmed is "Bred in Old Kentucky," to be screened at the Strand Theatre to-night. The tale…

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Band of Hooligans Inmates of Hotel Terrorised Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 6

When a constable proceeded to Abercrombie-street early this morning in consequence of a report that, a man had been found there with his throat cut, he…

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War Pictures. to Be Shown at Buenos Ayres. London, Feb. 18

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 13

Acceding to a special request from the Foreign Office the Government is lending seven of the most famous war pictures from the Imperial War…

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Paris's Latest. Hotel Swimming Bath. and Midnight Theatre. Paris. Feb. 19

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 12

The latest novolties include a midnight theatre near the Opera House, and a large swimming bath in the basement of a large hotel,…

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Concert at Miller's Forest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 4

A grand concert in aid of the hall funds will be held in the Popular Hall, Miller's Forest on March 6. The programme has been arranged by the…

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Show Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 4

The usual Show Dance will be held at the Club House of the Maitland Golf Club at East Maitland, on Friday Night, March 2, at 8.30…

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Old Rothbury Ambulance Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the dance in aid of the Maitland District Ambulance, held at Old Rothbury School of Arts, on…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 2

"Hills of Kentucky," Rin-Tin-Tin's latest starring vehicle of Warner Bros., directed by Howard Brotherton, is the story of the love…

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Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 4

The combined research and culture and experience of thirty years make the motion picture "Ben-Hur" the supreme effort of screen creation…

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Whittingham Hall Dance

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

For the purpose of adding to the funds for-the Whittingham public hall, another euchre party and dance was held in the Masonic Hall on Saturday…

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Pictures at the Strand

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

Lon. Chancy, the most amazing character player on the screen, is starred in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture, "The Unknown," to be presented at…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 4

An attraction at the Palace Theatre to-night is the Warner Bros: production of "Hills of Kentucky," starring Rin-Tin-Tin and directed by Howard…

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Bellbird Band "C" Grade Championship Performance. Adjudicator's Remarks

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

In view of tho distinction gained by the Bellbird Band in winning the "C" Grade championship of Australia, the adjudicator's remarks on…

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Concert for Baths' Fund

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 5

The commercial travellers will give a concert in the School of Arts on Thursday evening in aid of the green and gold, committee's candidate in the…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 2

The magnilicent plot, brilliant chracterization and beautiful love story are unions the outstanding reasons why Ben-Hur" has gripped the…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 2

Besides its tremendous magnitude find the universal fame of the novel and play, "Ben Hur," Fred Niblo's mighty epic for…

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Drunk at a Dance Young Man Fined £10

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 3

A young man, John Gavanagh, went to a dance at Rothbury, and feeling warm took off his coat and vest and hung them on a chair. Someone came…

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W.c.t.u. Maitland Branch Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 9

A successful concert, organised by the West-Maitland branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, of which Mrs, C. Willis is…

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Globe Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 2

A very pleasant dance was organised by the Ladies Scout Committee (Miss Howe, Hon. Sec.) at the Globe Cafe on Wednesday night last. The…

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Blue Hose Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 4

A blue rose dance will be held in the Gresford School of Arts on March 15 in aid of the School of Arts funds. There will be novelty dances and good…

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