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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

2,166 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 17 of 109

Operatic Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 6

Another popular Operatic Society dance will be held in King's Hall, West Maitland, on Saturday, March 21…

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Amusements Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 6

Wallace Beery and Jackie Cooper are united once more in a thrilling story of circus life. "O'Shaughnossy's Boy," which will be screened at the…

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"Top Hat" at Strand Theatre Two More Screenings

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 3

"Top Hat" commenced a three nights' season at the Strand Theatre last night, and will be repeated tonight (Wednesday) and to-morrow…

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Local and General News Euchre and Dance for Boy Scouts' Association

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 2

A euchre party and dance will be held in the showground pavilion on Saturday next in aid of the Boy Scouts' Association. There will be good music…

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Irish Concert a Bright Programme Well Attended

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 2

In anticipation of the usual high-class entertainment that Is staged annually at the Irish National Concert, a large audience…

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Tea Meting and Concert St. John's Church of England, Branxton

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 3

A tea-meeting concert programme, organised by the Women's Guild, of St. John's Church of England, Brauxton, was a very successful…

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Joyster Club Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 7

Connelly's Night Owl Orchestra will supply old and new-time music for dancing at the Joyster Club dance, to be held in the Literary institute,…

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Amusements Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 6

Wallace Beery and Jackie Cooper, seen as father and son in "O'Shaugh-nessy's Boy," Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's great story of circus life, which will…

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MARKWELL Successful Dance MARKWELL

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 9

A successful dance with held in the School of Arts on Saturday night when the hall was crowded. A large crowd came from Bulahdelah. The…

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Central Pictures Here's Lots of Fun

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 1

"Vagabond Lady" is full of laughs, fast action and romance. This, together with 'Red Hot Tires' form the main part of the programme at Central Pictures, on…

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Theatre Fire Over 200 Lives Lost Victims Trapped. Pekin, March.18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 1

More than 200 people, including 14 players, lost, their lives When a fire destroyed a theatre at a, village 20 miles south of Tientsin to-night…

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Repeat Concert Audience Enthusiastic

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 6

Last night the Irish National Concert again drew a large audience to the Cathedral Hall, and the item, as on the previous night, were…

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Whats on To-night Pictures at, Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 6

Meeting, members of Buiga P.and C. Association and N.A.A., Bulga Hall at 7.30. Meeting, Delegate Board of…

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Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 2

A dance will be held on Friday, 3rd April in the local picture theatre, the proceeds to be devoted to the funds of the R.S. and S.I. League. Mrs…

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Amusements Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 6

"Dangerous" in which Bette Davis is supported by Fanchot Tone, who has the leading masculine role, and Margaret Lindsay, is again her rival in love,…

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Ball at Vacy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 7

A ball and supper will be held in the Vacy School of Arts on Easter Monday night, April 13, in aid of the institution…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 2

A euchre party held in the Convent School Hall on Tuesday night last was a pleasing social and financial success and the nett result of £8…

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Civic Theatre, Newcastle

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 1
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

The enchanting personality of Lily Pons is brought to the screen in "I Dream Too Much," which commences at the Civic, Newcastle's comfortable…

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Carnival Ball Outstanding Success

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 3

The annual ball held on the first night of the Carnival was as successful as indications promised. It was largely attended—about 500—many…

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