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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1929

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High Wages Workmen on Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 8

As an indication of the big wages drawn by some of the workmen engaged on the State Theatre, in Flinders-street, Melbourne, it is stated on…

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G. Nicholls' Sons, Etc. Five Out of Abermain Band

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 7

Mr. George Nicholls, senr., of Northcote-street, Kurri, inaugurator and bandmaster for a number of years of Abermain Town Band, has…

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Movie News for "The Cessnock Eagle". Paramount Sound Pictures Arrive in Sydney

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 2

The first of the Paramount Sound pictures arrived in Sydney recently. Included in the new shipment are the following big production: "The…

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Euchre and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 4

A euchre party and dance will be held in Martin's Creek School of Arts, on Saturday, January 12, in aid of Myrtle Bevan, popular girl…

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Amusements. Palace and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 4

Universal's production of Peter B. Kyne's story. "Freedom of the Press," with Lewis Stone in the starring role, as the underworld leader, will be…

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High Wages Workmen on Theatre

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 3

As an indication of the big wages drawn by some of the workmen engaged on the State Theatre,in Flinders-street, Melbourne, it is stated on official…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 2

The intensely interesting and dramatic atmosphere that is bound up with life on a newspaper has been brought to the screen in the…

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Objection to Film Armed Sailors Raid Theatre. Action by Italians. Shanghai, Jan. 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 7

Thirty Italian sailors from a gunboat stationed here, armed with knives and pistols, raided the Capitol Theatre at the matinee at five o'clock…

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Palaces Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 4

More than 1000 film "extras" were used in the mob scenes of Thomas Meighan's latest starring vehicle,…

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Cinderella Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 4

A Cinderella dance will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall, East Maitland, to-morrow (Saturday) night. Novelty dances will be held…

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Pictures at the Strand

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 8

Charlie Murray, one of the best known comedians on the screen, is featured in "The Head Man," to be presented at the Strand Theatre to-morrow…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 4

Paul M. Bryan's Western me[?] drama. "The Four Footed Ranger," a Universal Feature release, which is to be shown to-night at the…

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"The Concert"

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 6

Adolphe Menjon is now preparing for his next Paramount production, tilled "The Concert." It is to be a dialogue production. Florence Vidor…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 6

"The Racket," with Thomas Meighan, Louis Wolheim, and Marie Prevost, will be screened at the Palace and Price's Pictures this…

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High Wages Workmen on Theatre

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 16

As an Indication of the big wages drawn by some of the workmen engaged on the State Theatre, in Flinders-street, Melbourne, it is stated on…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 4

Virginia Lee Corbin and Johnny Walker will be screened in "Bare Knees," at the Palace Theatre to-night. "Bare Knees" presents…

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Pictures at the Strand

Singleton Argus · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 2

To-night and to-morrow (Tuesday) night Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's special attraction, "The Crowd," will be presented at the Strand Theatre. This is…

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Amusements. Palace Theatre Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 4

"Bare Knees," Gotham's great flapper picture, with Virignia Lee Corbin and Johnny Walker, will be screened at the Palace Theatre…

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Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 4

Once more the Irish will hold the spot light with their delightful humour and romance-filled hearts when "Anybody Here Seen Kelly?" the…

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Hospital Night at Regent Theatre

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 5

Matron Brown, the nursing staff, Mr. John Brown (secretary), and other officials of Cessnock District Hospital will attend the Regent…

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