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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

1,225 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 59 of 62

Successful Concert West End Function

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 8 December 1931 · page 4

A most, successful concert was held at the West Cessnock Infants' School. The hall was crowded with a very appreciative audience. The…

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Sacred Concert at the "Star"

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 8 December 1931 · page 2

Gordon Andrews and his concert orchestra gave a delightful performance at the Aberdare Star theatre on sunday night last. The assisting…

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Amusements the Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 December 1931 · page 4

" Waterloo Bridge," Universal's much-discussed picturization of the sensational Robert E. Sherwood drama of the same name, will make its…

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After the Dance Collision at Kurri Court Sequel

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 December 1931 · page 5

Returning home from a dance shortly before midnight on August 29, Ivy Paul, of Ed-ward-street, Kurri Kurri, was…

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"Anambah" Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 December 1931 · page 3

A most enjoyable time is proomised all who attend the dance at "Anambah House" to-night, in support of Mrs. Ken Mackay's popular lady…

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Amusements the Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 December 1931 · page 6

Universal's "Waterloo Bridge. the picturization of the Robert a Sherwood stage play will be seen at the Palace and Prince's Pictures…

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R.C. PRISONERS Turn Down Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 December 1931 · page 8

On the ground, it is alleged, that some of the choral music is "uncatholic," prisoners of the Roman Catholic faith in Strangeways Gaol,…

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Euchre Party & Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 4

The Catholic community held their annual euchre party and dance in Australia Hall on Saturday night last. It is understood that the building…

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Operatic Society Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 2

A dance and card evening held or the spacious balcony of the "Sun shine" Cafe on Tuesday night prover splendidly successful. The function…

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Amusements the Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 4

With a guy, whimsical humour all its own and a series of delightful surprises scattered through the story "The Brat" easily wins a place…

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Pictures at the Strand

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 6

A spaikling comedy, entitled "Everything's Rosie," will be screened at the Strand Theatre to-morrow night. Featuring Robert Woolsey in his first solo…

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Happy Evening Euchre and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 4

A successful [?] party and dance was held on the courtyard at Mr. Roy Peacock's residence in aid of the Duckenfield Cricket Club…

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Aberdare Star Theatre "Sinners' Holiday."

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 3

Although Grant Withers has appeared with many beauties of, the screen, Evalyn Knapp, with whom he is featured in "Sinners' Holiday," the…

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Convent School Concert

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 2

The concert to be held in the School of Arts on Monday evening next will commemorate in Muswellbrook the centenary of the foundation of the…

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A Fine Display Clever Convent Pupils Grand Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 3

The hundreds of parents and friends of pupils of the Dominican Convent, West Maitland, who last night attended the…

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Amusements the Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 December 1931 · page 6

In keeping with the popular demand for novelty on the screen, something new in the way of film entertainment is promised with "The…

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Red-hair Craze French Theatre Vogue

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 December 1931 · page 9

Red-haired woman, so long overshadowed by their blende sisters, are coming into their own again. Hairdressers in London and Paris state…

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Amusements the Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 December 1931 · page 6

William Haines, that versatile star of "Alias Jimmy Valentine," will be sean at the Palace Theatre and Prince's Pictures to-night and…

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Barn Dance Bolwarra Function Great Success

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 December 1931 · page 7

The barn dance and euchre party bald at Bolwarra on Saturday night, proved one of the most successful social events held for some time…

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Costly "Sets" The Modern Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 December 1931 · page 8

An interesting picture of the amount of ingenuity expanded behind the sconce of modern theatrical productions is given by the "Popular"…

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