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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 4

With George O'Brien in the leading role, Allan Dwan has directed a marvellous picture from Felix Rieseneberg's successful novel…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 2

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 Daily Mercury · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 5

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

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Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 4

"Cradle Snatchers," the Medcraft Mitchell comedy-drama, has been given a screen version by Fox Films, with Louise Fazenda in the…

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Baths Dance

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

A very successful euchre party and dance was held in the Masonic Hall on Saturday night, by the Baths Committee, in aid of the funds for dressing…

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Dance at Denman

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 1

A very successful cuehre party-social was held in the Parish Hall, Dunman, in aid of funds for the Denman Tennis Club. The dancing was in charge of…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

At the local Convent School Hall on Thursday night next, a euchre party and dance will be held in aid of the forthcoming. R. C. Bazaar…

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Pictures at the Strand

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

Tim M'Coy, the most versatile of out-door stars, will be seen at the Strand Theatre to-morrow (Wednesday) night in a stirring romance of the…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 4

The Fox Films Version of "East Side, West Side," showing at the Palace Theatre to-night, is a true epic of the film world. Allan Dawn has…

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Local and General Dance at Glen William

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

A social and dance under the auspices of Glen William Tennis Club will be held to-night (Tuesday)…

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Saying Good-bye Mr. and Mrs. Moul Farewelled. Presentation From Citizens and Band

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 5

Last Thursday night lire chief J. A. Moul, who is relinquishing command of the Cessnock brigade to take charge of the Marrickville…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre and Prince's

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 4

An hilarious farco or weary wives and wandering husbands, "Cradle Snatchers," will be shown at the Palace Theatre and Prince's…

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Euchre and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 4

A grand euchre party and dance will be held in the Literary Institute, East Maitland, on Saturday, Feb. 25, in aid of Miss Arlein Graham…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 4

Fast moving, cleverly titled, admirably cast and splendidly directed, "Cradle Snatchers," Fox Films screamingly funny farce, brought…

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Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 4

Beautiful Billie Dove has a role that could hardly be surpassed for charm and effective dramatic appeal in "The Love Mart," which is to be shown…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 4

A story of a notorious band of rum runners who are brought to justice by a girl is "The Jazz, Girl," Edith Roberts' newest starring vehicle…

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Band of Hooligans. Terrorise Inmates of Hotel. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 5

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

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Interior View of New Olympia Theatre, Scone

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

The enterprising proprietor (Mr. Aub. Dobson) is at present having the Olympia Theatre completely remodelled, which, when completed, will vie with any house of entertainment in the provincial districts of the State. A feature will be the spacious auditorium, with dress circle extending the full length of the building on either side, capable of holding from 1400 to 1500 patrons. The stage, 26ft. by 22ft. in depth,…

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R.C. Easter Monday Sports Carnival. an Attractive Programme. Kincumber Orphanage Band to Re-visit Scone

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

Elsewhere in this issue will be found the programme of the annual R.C. Easter Monday Sports Carnival, together with functions associated…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

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

The striking scenes in George Fitzmaurice production for First National Pictures. "The Love Mart," representing the ancient slave…

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