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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

1,824 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 19 of 92

Easter Novelty Dance

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 6

Several novelties were introduced at the "Kookaburras" dance at All Saints' Hall on Wednesday night, and all those present—about 100—spent an…

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Euchre and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 4

A eucher party and dance will be held in the Homeville Hall on Friday April 20, in aid of Mr. E. York and family. Valuable euchre prizes will…

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Pictures at the Strand

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 6

"The American Beauty," a First National picture, to be shown at the Strand Theatre to-night, is an excellent story, in which an abundance of comedy…

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Quarrel at Dance Fatally Kicked in Melee

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 10

The Sydney Coroner (Mr. Fletclier) Inquired into the death of Thomas Guy Wood, of 72 Crawford—road, Brighton—le—Sands, and afterwards…

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Euchre and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 4

A euchre party and dance wil be lield at East Greta in Saturday. April 28 in aid of the Maitland Ambulance. Good music and prizes will be…

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Ball at Paterson

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 4

A ball and supper in aid of Dunn's Crook Cricket Club will be hold in the Paterson School of Arta on Thursday next…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 4

"Silk Legs," a Fox Films production, which opens at the Palace Theatre this evening, a whirl-wind story of the perils an unprotected…

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The Stronger Passion Published by Special Arrangement. Copyright Chapter. Xi. at the Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 3

Strong sunshine was beating down on MacRae's island on the following day when Pringle came to him to announce grimly the presence of a…

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Show Night Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 2

A dance will be held in Convent Hall Dungog, on second night of Dungog show, May 3rd. Particulars are advertised…

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Non-Stop Dance Record

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 5

Billy Preston made a new non-stop dancing record in keeping up for 120 hours and 50 minutes, thus beating the American record of 120…

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Palace and Princes Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 4

In "Flesh and the Devil," coming to the Palace and Prince's Pictures to-morrow (Wednesday) night, Greta Garbo, the famous Swedish actress…

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Pictures at the Strand

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 2

Thomas Meighan will appear in his. latest Paramount drama, "We're All Gamblers," at the Strand Theatre tomorrow (Wednesday) night. Life's…

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Newcastle Jazz Band for Cessnock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 5

The Astoria Boys have secured the services of the Nowcastle "Colarado Boys" orchestra to play for their dance next Saturday night at…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 4

Madge Bellamy, popular Fox Films star, is rapidly gaining for herself the title of one of the screen's most beautifuly gowned actresses. Her…

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"Robber Band" Four Youths Arrested

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 2

With the arrest, at the week end, of four youths whose ages range from 17 years to 12 years, Redforn police claim to have put an end to the career of a…

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Snow Ball Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 4

A Snow Ball dance, in aid of St. Ann's Women's Guild at Gresford, will be held in the School of Arts, on Monday, 4th June…

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Hospital Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 4

In response to a meeting, convened by the Maycress, Mrs. H. Fry, an enthusiastic band of women met at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon for…

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Amusements. Palace and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 4

One of the most sensational pictures ever filmed will be screened at the Palace and Prince's Pictures this evening. It is "Flesh and the…

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Theatre Fire. Melbourne Sensation. Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 5

The Cairo Theatre, St. Kilda, was completely destroyed by fire at a late hour last night. The damage is estimated at…

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Federal Ships. Announcement Op Sale Delayed. Union Theatre Disregarded

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 7

No announcement about the sale of the Commonwealth line of steamers will be made until the House of Representative meets on Tuesday…

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