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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1929

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Pictures at the Strand

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 6

"Once and Forever," to be shown at the Strand Theatre to-morrow night, tells the story of a boy and girl, living on a small French island, who have…

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Picture Theatre' Association

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 4

The celebrated stage and screen star, H. B. Warner, who will be remembered for his great work in "Sorrell and Son" and "The King of…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 4

Joan Crawford, who recently starred in "Hose Marie" and co-sturrcd with John Gilbert in "Four falls" achievers a sensational in "Our…

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One-step Competition Draw for Second Round East End Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 7

A large and keenly interested crowd thronged the East End School room last Saturday night to witness the dancing in the one-step competition…

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Fire at Dance Kurri Hero's Modesty Didn't Leave His Name

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 7

While a dance was in progress at Nelson's Bay (Port Stephens) the engine that generates the hall lights caught fire. The dancers, amongst…

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Dance at Bishop's Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 2

Another very successful and enjoyable dance was held at the Bishop's Bridge Hall. The second round of the waitzing competition…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 2

A euchre party, and dance will be held in the Homeville Hall on Monday next, April 8, in aid of Bede Quinn, popular boy candidate. The…

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Listens to Band Recital. London, March 31

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 12

The bulletin issued on Saturday is regarded as foreshadowing that it Will be some considerable time before his Majesty is sufficiently…

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Amusements. Palace Theater and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 2

The screen continues to be of the lure which attracts its favourite sons and daughters from the stage. One of the latest to hear its call is John Boles…

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Grand Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 2

A grand concert, with an excellent programme by Newcastle and Maitland artists, is being promoted by the members of the Methodist…

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Concert at Morpeth

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 2

The postponed open-air concert, in aid of the Morpeth branch of St. James Women's Guild, will be held in the School of Arts on Tuesday…

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Sacred Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 2

A sacred concert will be held in the Dominican Convent to-morrow (Sunday), at 3 p.m. in aid of Jubilce fund…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre and Princes Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 4

"The Big Hop," with Buck Jones and Jobyra Ralston heading the cast, will be shown to-night at the Palace Theatre. This is by far the best…

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Dance at Woodville

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 4

A grand dance, in aid of the Woodville Tennis Club, will be had on "Wednesday, April 10, in the Woodville School of Arts. Partridge's…

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Euchre and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 4

A euchre party and dance will be held at the residence of Mrs. E. O'Connell, Louth Park, to-morrow (Tuesday) evening. A dainty supper…

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Boys Burn Picture Theatre Played Truant and Bought Matches. Damage Estimated £130. Youths Make Confession. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 2

Two schoolboys have been arrested at Bankstown and charged with attempting to burn down a local picture theatre. According to a confession, the boys,…

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Methodist Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 4

A grand concert, under the auspices of the Methodist Girls' Comradeship, will be held in the Memorial Hall, Charles. Street, on Tuesday evening…

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Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 April 1929 · page 2

Janot Gaynor and Charles Farrell, fast-rising young screen stars, will appear at the Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures to-morrow night…

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Y Worry Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 April 1929 · page 2

There was a very large attendance at the invitation dance conducted by the Y Worry Club, in the Catholic Hall, on Saturday evening…

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Ball at Vacy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 April 1929 · page 2

A ball will be held in the Vacy School of Arts on Friday next. There will be several special attractions…

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