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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

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Amusements Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 January 1936 · page 4

An attractive programme has been arranged for the Palace and Prince's Theatres to-night, when Joe E. Brown will appear in what is heralded as his…

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Dawn Dance United Football Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 January 1936 · page 4

Over 160 dancers were present at the dawn dance held in the Town Hall, West Maitland, last night, when dances were conducted from 11 p.m. to…

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DANCE—EUCHRE St. Joseph's Boys' Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 January 1936 · page 4

Visitors came from Lochinvar, Branxton, Morpeth, Newcastle and East and West Maitland to the dance and euchre party held in the Literary…

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New Year Dance St. Peter's Parish Hall

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 January 1936 · page 4

Many people danced the new year in at the social and euchre party held in St. Peter's Hall, East Maitland, last night. The visitors, who were…

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Amusements Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 6

An attractive programmes has been arranged for the Palace and Prince's Theatres to-night, when Joe E. Brown will appear in what is heralrded as his…

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Central Pictures "Forsaking All Others" Romantic Comedy

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 2

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's much talked about film comedy 'Forsaking All Others" with the combination of Joan Crawford, Clark Gable and Robert Montgomery in one…

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What's on To-night Pictures at Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 4

Joyster Club Dance, Literary Institute, East Maitland. Pictures at Palace Theatre (West Maitland), Prince's Theatre (East…

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Amusements Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 4

Not since the sensational "One Night of Love" has any picture created such an anticipatory flurry of excitement among motion picture fans…

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The Carnival Ball

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 3

The Carnival ball, held in the Literary Institute Hall, on the evening of the Carnival, was very largely attended and, needless to say, a great…

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"Under the Pampas Moon" Warner Baxter at the Strand Theatre

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 6

Warner Baxter and Ketti Gallian are starred in the spectacular production, "Under the Pampas Moon," to be screened at the Strand Theatre…

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Amusements Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 January 1936 · page 4

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy are featured in the full length, mirth-provoking "Bonnie Scotland," which will be screened at the Palace and Prince's…

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Strand Pictures Delightful Comedy Films

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 January 1936 · page 2

The special attraction at the Strand Theatre to-morrow (Tuesday) night, and on Wednesday night, will be She Married Her Boss," starring Claudette…

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Sports and Dance at Mount Olive New Year's Day Celebration

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 January 1936 · page 2

NeW Year's Day was Ideal for the sports at Mount Olive, and quite a nice crowd gathered on the grounds loaned by Mr Ab. Andrews. Although the…

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Amusements Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 January 1936 · page 4

Thrills and mystery against the quickly shifting, panorama of life aboard a warship, provide gripping entertainment in "Murder in the Fleet,"…

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Lurid Language Used Near Dance Hall CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 January 1936 · page 5

Charged with having used indecent language, Norman Jurd was fine £2, with 8/ casts, by Mr. E. A. Mahony, P.M., at the Cessnock Court to-day…

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St. James Open Air Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 January 1936 · page 4

The annual open air concert will be held in the beautiful grounds of St. James Morpeth, on Tuesday, February 18, at 8 p.m. As…

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Amusements Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 January 1936 · page 4

Laughs and thrills blend, and excitements, romance, and comedy run rampant in "Murder in the Fleet," a detective thriller with a warship as…

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LOSTOCK Successful Dance Fancy Costumes Lostock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 January 1936 · page 2

A successful social, run in aid of the St. John's Church of England Sunday School, attracted visitors from the surrounding…

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Strand Pictures Final Screening of Entertaining Films

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 January 1936 · page 2

To-night (Wednesday), at the Strand Theatre, will be the final screening of "She Married Her Bosls," starring Claudette Colbert. It is a cleverly told…

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Cricketer Stunned by Ball Incident at Cessnock

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 January 1936 · page 1

A sensational incident occurred in a match at Cessnock between Cessnock East End and Northern Division. A. Johnston got well on to an…

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