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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1908

368 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 19 of 19

Sacred Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 December 1908 · page 5

A sacred concert, comprising organ and vocal music, was given in Christ Church Cathedral last night. The soloists were: Mrs. Florence Lance (soprano), Mr…

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King's Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 December 1908 · page 6

A fine collection of moving pictures was shown at the two entertainments at King's Picturescope Palace, Newcomen-street, on Saturday. There was a large…

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Lyceum Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 December 1908 · page 6

The Central Hall was crowded on Saturday afternoon, and again at night, and hundreds of people could not gain admission. Amongst the principal films was…

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Wallsend Band Contest

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 December 1908 · page 6

Sir,—Mr. Froome, with the instinct of genius, attributes my former letter to "the overflow of an aggrieved, and disappointed mind." It pains me almost to the point…

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The Wallsend Band Trouble

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 December 1908 · page 3

Sir,—I my former letter regarding the band contest I referred to Mr. Cork as a committeeman of the Literary Society, and when some individual replied and…

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King's Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 December 1908 · page 6

There was a large audience at King's Picturescope Palace last evening, when the programme of moving pictures and illustrated songs was received with every…

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The Lyceum Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 December 1908 · page 6

A crowded audience witnessed the Lyceum Company's fine series of moving pictures at the Central Hall last night. "Christmas," "The Destruction of…

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Amusements. Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 December 1908 · page 6

For the coming new year holiday season Messrs. Dix and Baker will (in addition to their King's Hall performance) present at the Victoria Theatre a…

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Wallsend Band Trouble

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 December 1908 · page 6

Sir,—Mr. Froome's reference to "toy soldiers and pork sausages in kahki" evidences a pretty wit, rich fancy, and above all such a refined taste which must…

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