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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1929

1,616 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 11 of 81

Motion Pictures Use by Church Urged

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 1

Speaking at the Methodist Conference at Adelaide on Wednesday, Rev. Nicholson said: "Any institution which holds millions of people together…

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Movie Fans, Note Pictures of Stars and a Money Prize for Application

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 2

Of the millions who patronise the moving pictures, and form, sub-consciously, a liking for the individuals of the silver sheet, few go to the…

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Concert for Hospital

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 1

Mrs. M. Arnott, a member of the Muswellbrook Hospital Women's Auxiliary, is organising a musical treat for the people of Muswellbrook. When Mrs…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre and Prince Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 6

"Someone to Love," is the intriguing title that Paramount selected for the new Charles (Buddy) Rogers starring picture, which the Palace Theatre…

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Successful Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 2

A very successful dance was held in the Baerami Memorial Hall, in aid of funds for the Church of England, The hall was nicely decorated by the…

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Euchre and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 6

A euchre party and dance will be held in the Mechanic's Institute, East Maitland to-night, in aid of Angus Senter, candidate in St. Patrick's…

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Dance at Bishop's Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 6

A dance will be held in the Bishop's Bride Hall, on Saturday, March 16. The music will be supplied by Guy's orchestra and supper…

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Gloucester. New Theatre

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 3

The Star Theatre, which has just been completed for Mr. G. Bonstead, was opened on Friday night, by a dance and euchre tournament. Mr…

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Knocked Unconscious. Struck by Golf Ball

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 14

While playing golf on the Wo[?] worth Falls course, Miss Walton was struck on the head with a ball driven from a tee by her father. She was…

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Pictures at the Strand

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 2

Universal's great drama, "Heart of a Nation," will be screened at the Strand Theatre to-night and to-morrow (Tuesday) night. Three families…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 4

Floodgates of laughter will be wide open at the Palace Theatre to-night, when Marjorie Beebe will be featured in "The Farmer's Daughter." This is…

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N.Z. Earthquakes. Great Cracks in Roads. People Rush Prom Dance Hall Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 5

Further particulars of the earthquake shocks at the entrance to the Otria tunnel, New Zealand, show that nobody was injured…

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Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 2

"The Tempest," a story of rich romance in Red Russia, directed by Sam Taylor, is John Barrymore's first modern film. "Tempest," acclaimed…

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East End Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 4

Another highly successful dance was staged in the East End school room last Saturday night. There was an excellent attendance. The…

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Euchre and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 2

The indies' Committee, which is conducting the tea tent at St. Patrick's Sports, on Saturday next, held a most successful euchre party and dance in…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 2

Marjorie Beebe, a romping, roystering, buoyant personality, came to the Palace Theatre last night in her first featured role in "The Farmer's…

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Soccer the Importance of Ball Control

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 4

"Half Time" writes:— "In dealing with ball control we ger to the foundation of the game of soccer. What is ball control and how…

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Mr. Fred Simon Farewell and Presentation Theatre Staffs and Friends

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 1

Mr. Fred Simon, who has relinquished the management of the local picture theatres to go to Sydney, was farewelled by the staffs of the…

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Greta. St. Mary's School Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 7

A grand concert, rendered by the pupils of St. Mary's Convent School, was held in the school room. The attendance was large, and the highly…

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St. Patrick's Concert

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 5

The annual grand St. Patrick's concert will be held next Monday night in the Lyceum. An excellent programme has been arranged for the…

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