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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

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Amusements Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 6

With a replica of old St. Louis as setting, a bevy of "hand-picked" screen beauties occupy a unique position in "Naughty 'Marietta," Metro…

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R.C. BALL At WOLLOMBI

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 2

Considerable interest is being centred dn the R.C. Ball to be held in the Wollombi Hall on February 21. A first-class orchestra, has been…

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The Band. to Compete at Gosford Contest

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 3

At the last meeting of the committee of management of the Muswellbrook Brass Band, it was decided that the Band take part in the Gosford…

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Band Card Party

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 8

The first of a series of card parties, in aid of the Singleton Band was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. Cooper last night. The response was…

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Amusements Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 4

"Acoustic exteriors" is the term given the new type of setting used in the filming of "Naughty Marietta," with Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson…

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Card Evening for Band

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 2

The ladies committee of Singleton Town Band held a card party last evening at the residence of Mrs D. Cooper, Pitt-street, in aid of Ba[?]…

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Dance Band Conductor Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 4

The Broadcasting Commission announces that it will bring Mr. Howard Jacobs, an English dance band conductor, to Australia in two months…

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Amusements Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 6

With a replica of old St. Louis as a setting, a bevy of "hand-picked" screen beauties occupy a unique position in "Naughty Marietta," with…

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Maitland Band For Gosford Contest? Weekly Notes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 6

If present plans materialise the Maitland Municipal Band will compete at the Gosford contest during Easter…

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Central Pictures Helen Twelvetrees Starring in "Times Square Lady"

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 2

Helen Twelvetrees whose arrival in Australia to make an Australian picture, has by her charm and attractiveness made herself very popular to Australians will be…

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What's on To-night Pictures at Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 6

Pictures at Palace Theatre(West Maitland), Prince's Theatre (East Maitland), Civic Theatre (Newcastle) and Astor Theatre (Morpeth)…

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Dance at Bulga

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 7

An old time dance was held at Bulga last night in aid of the Bulga Younger Set. The attendance was not the best, but still those present enjoyed…

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Amusements Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 6

Jane Withers, who rose sensationally to stardom after she bad stolen a scene from Shirley Temple, makes a welcome re-appearance at the Palace…

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Civic Theatre, Newcastle

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 5
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

The Civic, Newcastle's premier theatre, has never before presented such a musical treat as is "Top Hat" which commences to-morrow. All existing…

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Bellbird and Pelton Miners' Band

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 5

Bellbird Brass Band has made a wonderful recovery since being taken over by Bellbird and Pelton Miners' Lodges.This…

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A Splendid Success Swimming Club Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 2

The Cessnock Club's inaugural dance, held the Memorial Hall. on.Wednesday night, proved a wonderful…

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New Novelty Band Unusual Combination of Instruments

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 2

The recently formed novelty orchestra, for which the Kurri Kurri Unemployed organisation granted the sum o f30/-has…

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Great Success Dance at Homeville Popular Man

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 6

The committee working for Mr. J. bootland, St. Luke's candidate in the inter-parish popular man contest, has held some successful functions, and…

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Band Social at Glennie's Creek a Successful Function

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 1

As an example of town and country co-operation for mutual benefit and as a function of distinct social and financial success, the Band and Hall dance…

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