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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

1,824 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 11 of 92

Amusements. Palace Theatre

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

"Ben Hur," Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's colossal screen masterpieice, will be shown at the Palace heatre for the last time to-night, It is a great…

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Local and General Regimental Dance

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

An error appeared in last issue in connection with the date of the Regimental Dance, organised by the Wattle Club. The dance will be…

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Palace Theatre and Princes

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

What would you do if your best friend stole your husband? Would your jealousy lead to the divorce court, or would you let your emotions…

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Dungog Picture Theatre Saturday's Programme

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

Proclaimed by eminent scientists and naturalists as the greatest motion picture of all time, Ben Burbridge's "The Gorilla Hunt" will be…

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Jazz Band Competition a Word from Mr. Kerry

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 9

In connection with the forthcoming jazz band competition, Mr. H. E. Kerry says:— "At first I might mention that it…

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Drunk at a Dance. Young Man Fined £10

The Scone Advocate · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 4

A young man, John Cavanagh, 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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Bellbird Band. “C” Grade Champions. Adjudicator’s Remarks on Their Recent Win

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 5

The following are the adjudicator’s [?]marks on the performance of Bellbird Band, which won the C Grade Championship at the recent contest in…

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Thrills Anticipated Anton Koolman and Joe Turner. at Strand Theatre To-night

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 7

At the Strand Theatre to-night Anton Koolman, champion middle weight wrestler of the world, will be seen at grappling grips with Joe…

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Successful Concert. More Money for Baths

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 1

Everyone was delighted with the concert given by the commercial travellers and local and visiting artists in the School of Arts last night in support…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 4

Beauty as well ns comedy adorns the railway story, "Tell It To Sweeney," which will be shown to-night at the Palace Theatre and…

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Federal Band

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 4

The Maitland Federal Band will render a select programme on the West Maitland Park, on Sunday next, at 3.30 o'clock…

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The Singleton Band

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 6

The Singleton Band will play at the Baths from 3 o'clock to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon. The collection will be for the dressing sheds…

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Euchre and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 4

A euchre party and dance will be held in the Lochinvar School of Arts, on Thursday, March 8. The proceeds will be in aid of Miss Marjorie…

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Pictures at the Strand

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 6

A screaming comedy farce hilarious with humour, and tingling with action and suspense, aptly describes."Is That Nice?" a First National picture; to be…

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Band of Hooligans. Terrorise Inmates of Hotel

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 9

When a constable proceeded to Abcroromble—street, early on the 24th nit in consequence of a report that a man had been found there with his…

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W.c.t.u. Maitland. Branch Concert

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 1

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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Concert at East Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 4

A grand concert will be held under the auspices of the East Maitland Methodist Church on March 20, in the Literary Institute, East Maitland…

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Dance and Supper

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 4

A dance and supper will be held in the Halton Hall on Friday, March 16 in aid of Maitland District Ambulance. Bird's orchestra. Home-made supper…

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Euchre and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 4

A grand euchre party and dance will be held in the Catholic Hall tonight, the proceeds of which will be devoted to St. Patrick's Tea Tent…

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Dance at Dalwood

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 4

On Saturday next, in the Parish Hall, Dalwood, a dance will be held in aid of the Hall fund. Good music will be supplied by Dook's orchestra…

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