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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1934

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Dungog Pictures. Saturday's Star

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 2

Charlie Chan may be merely a delightful motion picture character to the millions who enjoy the Chinese detective-philosopher's screen…

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Newcastle Civic Theatre

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 8

Bringing "Ann Vickers" to the screen has achieved striking entertainment replete with drama, human interest, and heart throbs. A…

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Band Contest Arrangements for

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 6

A band contest, organised by the Upper Hunter Band Association, will be held in Singleton on Sunday next. Three bands will compete,…

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Annual R.c. Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 4

The annual Roman Catholic ball was held on Friday last, the eve of St: Patrick's Day. The hall and tables were tastefully,…

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Geordies' Club Dance at Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 7

There was a good attendance at the weekly dance of the Kurri branch of the Durham and Northumberland Association, held in the Ambulance Hall…

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"Regent" Theatre. This Saturday (Matinee and Night)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 10

Having received numerous requests that "I Was a Spy" should be screened at the Regent for the benefit of the Regent Saturday night patrons,…

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Dance Hall Filled With Smoke No Panic Auckland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 5

While dancers were on the top floor of the National Mutual building, a fire started on the floor below. The flames came through the windows of…

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Upper Hunter Band Association First Contest—singleton on Sunday Next

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 2

The first contest under the direction of the Upper Hunter Band Association will take place on the Singleton Showground on Sunday next, 25th inst., the…

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Upper Hunter Band Association. Everything Set for Sunday's Contest. Special Train

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 1

The final stage has now been set for the first band contest of the Upper Hunter Band Association to be held at Singleton next Sunday. Already the…

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Sinclair Lewis' Famous Book Comes to Screen. "Ann Vickers" for Civic Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 2

In bringing Sinclair Lewis" "Ann Vickers" to the screen, R.K.O. Radio Pictures has achieved striking entertainment replete with drama, human…

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Two-part Concert Girls beat Ladies Points Awarded Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 4

A novel innovation was introduced to a concert held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church this week, which was provided in two…

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Amusements the Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 March 1934 · page 6

Mary Robson appears in "Lady for a Day," screening to-night at the Palace and Prince's Theatres. As "Apple Anne" she has a lovely daughter in…

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Splitting Atoms Professor Demonstrates Theatre Filled London, March 23

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 March 1934 · page 1

A crowded audience saw Professor Rutherford splitting atoms at the Theatre Royal, and thus publically committing the "crime" for which…

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Amusements the Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 March 1934 · page 4

It is not often that May Robson is seen on the talking films, but she appears in "Lady for a Day," which screens to-night at the Palace Theatre…

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Old-time Dance At East Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 March 1934 · page 5

Many dancers attended the old-time dance held in the Oddfollows Hall, East Maitland, on Saturday night. The music was supplied by the Donza…

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Upper Hunter Band Contest Muswellbrook Wins Both Cups

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 March 1934 · page 3

Considerable interest was shown by the public in the first Upper Hunter Band Association's contest, which was held in Singleton…

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BRANXTON Tennis Club Dance Old Rothbury Branxton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 March 1934 · page 2

An enjoyable evening was spent by those who attended a dance promoted by Messrs. R. T. Barratt and Arn. Bridge in the old…

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C.W.A. Dungog Younger Set Show Night Dance Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 March 1934 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the C.W.A. Younger Set, was held in the Rout Room on Thursday evening by a large number of…

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Muswellbrook Band's Success. Wins Two Cups. Singleton Band Contest

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 March 1934 · page 1

The strains of "See the Conquering Hero Comes," and "For They are Jolly Good Fellows," and the "Cock-a-doodle doo" sent out by…

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Amusements the Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 March 1934 · page 6

Tell Me To-night, screening to-morrow night at the Palace and Prince's Theatres, is a Gaumont-British picture produced with British…

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