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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1928

3,087 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 8 of 155

Lyric Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 6

"Ben Hur," Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's screen interpretation of Lew Wallace's romance of ancient Rome, is retained as the attraction at the Lyric Theatre…

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Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 6

At the Theatre Royal "What Price Glory" continues an outstanding attraction. Henry Parkin as a preclude to the screening sings "Charmaine," the love…

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Victoria Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 9

Victoria Theatre audiences are still finding the vagaries of the evergreen Widow Twankay (played by syd. Beck) in "Aladdin," irresistibly funny…

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Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 6

"The American Beauty," which heads the new programme at the Strand Theatre, is a First National production, which presents Billie Love as a girl who gives…

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Union Pictures, Cook's Hill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 6

"For Wives Only" and "Flashing Fangs" are in the programme for to-night…

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Amusements Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 6

There will be afternoon and evening performances of the pantomime, "Aladdin" at the Victoria Theatre to-day, and also to-morrow, when the season will…

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In the Social Circle Dance at Swansea

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 5

The grounds and verandahs of "Tulkabah," Swansea, the charming lake home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Spruce, at Swansea, were artistically decorated…

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"A Scandal" Wallsend Hospital Theatre Member's Protest

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 7

"The operating theatre is one of the most unhygienic I have seen. I think it is a scandal. It is a wonder that the Board of Health does not do…

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Union Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 8

An interesting programme presented last night at the Union Pictures, Cook's Hill, is headed by "For Wives Oaly," in which Marie Provost has the principal…

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Hamilton Citizens' Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 8

On Sunday night next, in Gregson Park, Hamilton Citizens' Band will render their two contest selections to be played in Sydney on 25th and 26th instant for the…

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Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 8

Billie Dove appears in "The American Beauty," which is featured at the Strand Theatre, as a girl ambitious to marry a millionaire, but at the same time with…

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Lyric Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 8

"Ben Hur" will be shown for two more days and nights at the Lyric Theatre. This adaptation for the screen by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer of the famous story, is…

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Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 8

The big was scenes and the numerous mirthful episodes of which Quirt and Flagg, the two professional soldiers, are the central figures, are among the chief…

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Amusements Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 8

The final performance of the "Aladdin" pantomime, at the Victoria Theatre, will be given this afternoon and to-night. To-morrow at the matinee the Bon-Bon…

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Film-star on Stage Eva Novak's Visit Theatre Royal

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 7

Some of the inner secrets of the motion picture industry will, be made clear to Newcastle picture-goers next week…

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Band Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Boolaroo and Sulphide Brass Band committee and subscribers was held in the Sulphide Hall on Thursday night, Mr. J. Murnain…

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Waratah Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 6

The programme to be shown this afternoon and evening includes. "For Wives Only" and "Bred in Old Kentucky."…

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Union Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 6

The "Dick Whittington" pantomime was successfully presented by the Young Aussies at the Union Pictures yesterday afternoon and last night. To-night the…

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Mayfield Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 6

Attractions for to-day's matinee include Fred Hume's in "Blazing Humes." The main feature to-night will be "Love's Greatest Mistake."…

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Cessnock District Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 6

Before going to Sydney to complete in the championship band contest, the Cessnock Band will give its final performance in King Edward Park, Upper Reserve,…

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