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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

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Five Hazards When Going to the Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 3

Robert Benchley, critics who is also an actor, listed five hazards attendant upon going to a movie. Here they are:…

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Movie Highlights Demand for "Crazy" Pictures Comedy Cycle Continues

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 3

There is nothing like a hearty laugh to help you forget your troubles. That is why we have this cycle of "crazy" pictures, so…

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Joyster Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 7

Passfield's Orchestra will be in attendance at tho Joyster dance to he held at the Literary Institute, East Maitland on Saturday night…

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The Civic Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 6

To further arrangements for the Civic Ball to he held in West Maitland in conjunction with the 150th Anniversary celebrations, the…

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The Theatres To-night's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 2

To-night for the last time at the Palace Theatre "Knight Without Armour," starring Marlene Dietrich and Robert Donat, will be screened. The added…

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Swing Rhythm Dance at the 'Terrace

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 6

A record crowd atended the Swing Rhythm Club's fortnightly dance at Raymond Terrace last night. The winners or the novelties were Miss Size…

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Band Title a Melbourne Victory Protest Lodged Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 6

At the conclusion of the A grade baud contest at the Sports Ground last night a protest was lodged against the decision of the judges to award…

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Band Contest Protest

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 8

A stir was caused at the conclusion of the Australian bands content at the Sydney Sports Ground on Wednesday night, when a protest…

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Cole's Dance Announcement

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 3

Cole's Staff Dance Committee wish to have known to the dancing public of Cessnock that their next dance, which is to be…

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Council Votes Subsidy. Band Congratulated

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 3

A letter from A. G. Coughlan, secretary, Muswellbrook Band, read at Wednesday's meeting of the council, thanked that body for its generous…

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The Theatres To-night's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 2

To-night at the Palace Theatre, "Roaring Timber," starring Jack Holt, will be shown. The supporting film. "It Can't Last Forever," features…

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Church of England Dance. Successful Function

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 4

The grand anniversary dance and euchre party held in the School of Arts new hall on Wednesday night of last week was well attended (although…

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Civic Ball Meeting of Committee Progress Made

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 6

A small band of willing workers is worth a regiment of drones and what the Maitland Civic Ball Committee lacks in numbers is certainly made…

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Straight Lefts and Right Crosses Boxing Under Auspices of Singleton Town Band

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 3

Despite the stormy and threatening weather on Wednesday evening, there was a good attendance at the showground to witness the inauguration…

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The Musmellbrook Chronicle Friday, February 4, 1938. Muswellbrook Band in Sydney Sterling Performances Against Australia's Best. Splendid Team Spirit Displayed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 3

The Band's visit to Sydney is now history, but those of us who were fortunate to be present at the contests will retain pleasant memories of their musical achievement in company with the best bands in the Commonwealth…

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Community Concert

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 4

On Thursday night, in the Mechancs' Hall, Singleton, there will be a Community Concert, with wellknown radio artists. Pat. Mahony,…

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Swing Rhythm Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 6

The Swing Rhythm Club held another successful dance in the Literary Institute, East Maitland. The winners of the Monte Carlo were Miss Maxwell and Mr. Bush…

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Band Contest Additional Results

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 3

Additional results in connection with the band contest held at Newcastle are:—Street marching contest: Waratah…

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Novelty Dance At Homeville Hall

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 5

The brightness of the dance and the good crowd present at Homeville Hall were responsible for the good time spent by many patrons. Al. Pate's…

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The Theatres To-night's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 2

Deanna Durbin, whose rise to screen fame in "Three Smart Girls," will be starred in her second picture, Universal's "100 Men and a Girl," a…

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