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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

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S. of Arts Pictures Closing Down at Kurri Special Meeting Decides. Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 8

A special meeting of the members of the Kurri Kurri School of Arts was held last night to consider the action of the committee in closing down the picture shows run by that body…

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The Singleton Argus FRIDAY, 23rd JANUARY, 1931. Local and General News Pictures at the Strand

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 8

Marie Dressler and Polly Moran are co-starred in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's all-talking comedy, "Caught Short," which will be screened at the Strand…

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Fruit Fly Control Measures Concerted Action

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 4

The Minister for Agriculture (Hon. W. F. Dunn, M.L.A.) has advised that owing to the prevalence of fruit, fly this season in certain…

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WESTON The Town Band Relief Work Weston

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 5

Untiring in their efforts to obtain funds for relief purposes during the lock-out, the Weston town Band raised the sum of…

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Closing of School of Arts Theatre Lack of Support the Reason President's Straight Talk

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 6

There has been so much talk about the closing of the Kurri Kurri School of Arts theatre lately, and so many people rushing into the press about the matter, that it was generally expected that there would be a big gathering at the hall on Tuesday night, when the committee…

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Merriwa and District News (Reprinted from the Merriwa and Cassilis "News.") Mr. Raymond Beatty's Concert. A. Musical Treat

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 3

The public of Merriwa were particularly fortunate on Thursday night last in having the opportunity of hearing a concert by Mr. Raymond Beatty,…

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For Ambulance Dunn's Greek Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 January 1931 · page 3

A successful concert and dance promoted by Misses L Croch, E. and D. Allford, and E. Hawkins, assisted by boys and parents, was held at the…

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Jazz Orchestra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 8

The Strollers' Jazz Orchestra held a very, successful dance on Saturday evening in the Palais Royal Rooms, Barton-street, Mr. Wilson made a…

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Ball at Vacy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 4

A grand ball will be held in the Vacy School of Arts on Thursday, February 5, in aid of R.C. bazaar funds…

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Pictures at the Strand

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 2

The all-talking comedy, "Caught Short," co-starring Marie Dressier and Polly Moran, and "The Girl of the Port, featuring Sally O'Neil,…

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Stud Cattle in Pictures

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 2

"Country Life" had a very fine illustration of some of Mr. Theo. M. Hooke's well-bred Australian beef cattle, which graze at the station at…

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Crowds Hoot Band Adjudicator Police Called

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 2

A highly unpleasant scone was witnessed last night on the Sydney Sports Ground during the Band Association's…

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Cricket Law the Wide Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 5

The question of what constitutes a wide ball has often been argued by players. The answer is given in the following article by Mr. H…

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Next Thursday's Concert. Mr. Raymond Beatty's Farewell Appearance

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 2

Concert-goers and lovers of music are reminded of the treat in store on Thursday night next, in the Olympia Theatre, for which a bright programme…

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Holiday Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 4

The Rythm King Jazz Boys held a holiday dance night in the Parish Hall on Monday night, the hall being crowded. Music was supplied by the…

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Mount Olive Dance and Euchre

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 3

That the spirit of lending a helping hand to neighbours is not dead even amidst the depression was amply evidenced by the crowd who- put in an…

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District News Jerry's Plains Successful Dance

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 3

A dance was held here oil Friday night, the attendance being very fair; but, owing to the stormy weather, very few came from Singleton. One set…

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Happy Crowd Community Singing E.M. CONCERT

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 5

Community singing was conducted in the Literary Institute, East Maitland, last night, when there was an exceptionally large attendance. The…

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Bag Stolen In Picture Theatre Gleaner's Story Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 7

On the night of January 19, after arriving home from the Regent Picture Theatre at Islington, Mrs. Nellie Graham, of Maryville, discovered…

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Whittingham Euchre Party and Dance

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 1

There was a large attendance at the euchre party and dance, held in Whittingham Hall last night, and as the weather was delightful everybody had…

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