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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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Denman Pictures

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 1

A very large crowd gathered outside the Denman Memorial Hall on Saturday night in anticipation of the opening of the new picture show, but,…

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Euchre and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 4

On Anniversary night, 26th last., a dance and euchre party will be held in the Mechanics' Institute, East Maitland, in aid of the Maitland…

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Baths Euchre and Dance

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 2

In aid of the fund for the erection of dressing sheds for the baths, a dance and euchre party was held at the Masonic Hall on Saturday night. The…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 4

"Publicity Madness." which was be shown at the Palace Theatre again to-night, is something news and entirely intriguing in the way of…

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Bellbird Band Wins Contest, But is Disqualified

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 5

At the Interstate Band Contest in Sydney on Saturday night, Bellford Town Band, with Mr. A. Races conductor, won the C grade contest with…

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Local and General Ball at Gresford

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 2

A ball is announced to he held at Gresford on the night of Gresford Cup race meeting, Thursday. Jan. 26th. Proceeds are to be devoted to…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre and Prince Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 4

The William Fox film version of "What Price Glory." a magnificent dramatic comedy of the war will open to-night at the Palace Theatre and…

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Band Contest. Townsville Wins "B" Grade

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 8

A cold southerly which swept across the Sydney Sports Ground last night while the last of the "B" grade bands were playing their pieces in…

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Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 4

As a stage play "What Price Glory," a comedy-drama of the war, was the most successful of its season in New York. The movie rights were…

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Dance and Euchre Party

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 3

The committee of the School of Arts are organising a flannel dance and euchre party in aid of the institution on February 9. They…

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Pictures at the Strand To-night

Singleton Argus · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 2

A special holiday programme will be presented at the Strand Theatre tonight (Thursday). In "The Love Thrill," a light comedy, Laura La…

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Unclaimed Insurance Policies Lucky Theatre Employee

Singleton Argus · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 4

A few days ago Mr William Patrick Clines, an employee in one of the Sydney theatres, in response to an advertisement, called at tho office of the City…

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Federal Band Proposed Loan of instruments. to Salvation Army

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 5

A public meeting, Convened by tho Mayor (Aid. Pender), in response to a requisition, was held in Town Hall on Wednesday, with the object of…

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Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 4

Bebe Daniels, Paramount star, is just about ready to appropriate the title of "filmdon's champion all-round athlete." Furthermore, she…

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Hamilton Wins. "A" Grade Band Contest. Cessnock Band Third

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 2

The last night of the contests, organised by the New South Wales Band Association brought a big crowd together at Sydney Sports…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 4

At the Palace Theatre to-night will be shown the Pathepicture. "The Princess on Broadway," in which Pauline Garon is starred, and which…

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Kurri Band Recital at Glebe

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 4

The Glebe Band and Kurri Kurri Band gave a splendid musical programme in the Jubilee Park, Glebe. The Deputy Mayor, Ald. Ward, in…

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Reception in Sydney Kurri Kurri Band

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 4

Kurri Kurri Band, who are visiting Sydney to take part in the various contests, and are residing at University Hotel, Glebe, were met at…

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Dicky Rice Weevil. Band Your Citrus Trees

The Scone Advocate · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 6

The Entomologist of the Department of Agriculture draws the attention of growers to the damage that the Dicky Rice Weevil is likely to do if…

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Cessnock Town Band. Third in “A” Grade Championship

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 8

Mr. H. E. Kerry, conductor of the Cessnock Town Bank, and his bandsmen are to be congratulated on securing third honors in the .“A” grade…

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