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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

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Strand Pictures a Great Programme for Saturday Night

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 7

The programme at the Strand Theatre to-morrow (Saturday) night will commence at 7.30 with the travelogue "In Venice," followed by "Littleville's Big…

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FALBROOK Band and Hall Dance a Great Success Falbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 4

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…

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Amusements Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 6

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

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Popular Girl Euchre and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 6

A euchre party and dance held in the Literary Institute, East Maitland, in aid of the A.H.C. Guild Popular Girl, Miss Mollie McPherson, in aid…

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Amusements Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 6

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

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The Town Band To the Editor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 2

Sir.—I notice in your issue or February 18, a letter from a person or persons who sign themselves "Well Wishers." In this letter I note my…

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Seaham Dance Gratifying Success Carnival Night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 3

A happy spirit was a feature of the dance held at Seaham on Thursday night last. The attendance, including visitors from Maitland, and other…

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EUCHRE—DANCE St. Peter's Parish Hall

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 6

Many euchre players were present at the euchre party and dance held in St. Peter's Parish Hall, East Maitland, on Saturday night, in aid of church…

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A Large Crowd Operatic Society's Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 6

Another successful dance was held under the auspices of the social committed of the Maitland Operatic Society in King's Hall, West Maitland,…

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Huge Crowd Opening of Pictures PATERSON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 7

The opening of the picture theatre in the Paterson School of Arts on Saturday night last was most successful, and difficulty was experienced in…

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Plain and Fancy Dress Ball at Broke

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 1

A successful function was hold in Broke Hall on Wednesday night last in the form of a plain and fancy dress ball. There were visitors present…

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THORNTON Dance and Euchre Cricket Club Thornton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 5

Under the auspices of the Thornton Cricket Club a dance and euchre party was held in St. Michael's Hall, Thornton, on Saturday night. There was a…

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Amusements Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 6

In a season marked by brilliant screen entertainment, "The Return of Peter Grimm" which will be screened at the Palace and Prince's Theatres…

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Cessnock Municipal Younger Set. Successful Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 4

A large crowd attended the first of a series of fortnightly dances organised by the Younger Set, which was held in the Memorial Hall last…

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Joker Dance Literary Institute a Large Attendance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 6

Delightful dance music was rendered by Mrs. Passfleld's orchestra at the Joker dance and euchre party held in the Literary, Institute, East Maitland,…

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Cricket Ninth Wicket Partnership Saves Muswellbrook "A" I Frrom Defeat. Bowman Park Defeat Muswellbrook "A" Ii. D. Tumbers on Top with Bat and Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 4

In the concluding day's play in the second round of the local district competition wins on the first innings totals were credited to Muswellbrook "A" I and Bowman Park, who defeated Victoria Park and Muswellbrook "A" II teams respectively…

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Weston Choir Concert at Singleton Classical Feast Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 7

Singleton was treated to a classical feast last night by the Weston Male Choir In the concert given by them in the Methodist Hall as a…

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Amusements Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 6

The startling theory that a man may return from the spirit world to night the wrongs he has committed in earth, is dramatically presented in…

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Strand Theatre "Brewster's Millions."

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 2

To-night (Wednesday) and to-morrow (Thursday) night there will again screenings of "Brewster's Millions, the big musical and laughter spcciai,…

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Weston Male Voice Concert Musical Treat in Methodist School Hall

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 1

The concert given by the Weston Male Voice Choir in Singleton Methodist School Hall on Monday night was an unqualified success. The hall…

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