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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1929

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Union Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 6

A Certain Young Man," in which Raymond Navarro, well known for the part he has played in many romantic roles, appears, is the principal feature of…

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Waratah Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 6

At the Waratah Pictures to-night, "The Showdown." "The Wright Idea." with comedy, will be shown. The Premier Orchestra will be in attendance…

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Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 6

Based on the story of a French girl who becomes infatuated with an Arabian Prince, "Fazil," the chief feature of the programme screened at the Theatre…

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Lyric Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 6

With the age-old conflict between the forces of the law and the denizens of the so-called underworld as the theme, "Ladies of the Mob." the chief attraction…

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Rathmines Fancy Dress Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 3

At the invitation of the Rathmines Progress association a fancy dress dance was held on Christmas night. The music was supplied by Mr. Gould and the…

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Amusements Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 6

Methods reminiscent of the cabled exploits of the Klu Klux Klan are adopted by members of a secret society in "The Mating Call," included in the current…

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The Masked Ball Italian Grand Opera Another Fine Performance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 6

The Fuller-Gonsalez Opera Company scored fresh triumphs in their presentation of "Un Ballo in Maschera," or "The Masked Ball," at the Victoria Theatre…

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Mayfield Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 January 1929 · page 6

To-night's programme includes Jewels of Desire" (Priscilla Dean), and "Won in the-Clouds." New Lambton Pictures: To-night,…

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Waratah Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 January 1929 · page 6

For to-night the management of Waratah Pictures announces a revival of "Four Sons.",…

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Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 January 1929 · page 6

"'Fazil" (Charles Farrell and Greta Nissen) and "Good Morning, Judge" (Reginald Denny) are the main screen features at the Theatre Royal, where…

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Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 January 1929 · page 6

The programme at the Strand Theatre includes "'The Mating Call" (Thomas Meighan) and "Skirts" (Syd Chaplin). Deno and Rochelle, with whom Miss Helen…

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Union Pictures, Cook's Hill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 January 1929 · page 6

"A Certain Young Man" (Marceline Day) and "What Fools Men Are," will be screened this evening…

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Amusements Lyric Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 January 1929 · page 6

"Ladies of the Mob" (Clara Bow and Richard Arlen) and "Sweet Sixteen" are the prominent features ii the programme at the Lyric…

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Through the Eye of a Camera —- —-News of the Hour in Topical Pictures

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 January 1929 · page 8

THREE ADDITIONS TO THE WAR MUSEUM, al Sydney, which was re-opened on Boxing Day after being closed for same weeks. The top picture shows a model in piaster of the battle of Dernancourt, in France, on April 4. 1918 and below it is a model of the battle of Semakh, at the southern end of Lake Tiberias, on September 24, 1981, The bollom picture represents a painting by H.S. Power of a group of prominent Australian officers From left to rights Brigadier-General Onslow. Brigadier-General W. Grant. Lieut-Coolnel, J.G. Brower Brigadeer-Genral L.C. Wilson…

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Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 6

That highly-trained dog. Rin-Tin-Tin, is prominent throughout "Rinty of the Desert," which will be shown it the Strand Theatre to-day for the first time,…

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Lyric Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 6
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Reginald Denny, who has been the central figure in many of the screen's most successful comedy drama plays the main role in "Good Morning, Judge,"…

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Union Pictures, Cook's Hill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 6

Two pictures which have not yet been seen in Newcastle will be screened at the Union Pictures this evening. The first is "The Battles of Coronel and Falkland…

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Amusements Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 6

Alice White, First National's new star plays the leading role in "Show Girl," which is the main attraction in the programme at the Theatre Royal. The second…

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Dog Drama Rinty of the Desert Strand Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 3

Rin Tin Tin is a deserted dog in his latest. Warner Bro's. picture, Rinty of the Desert, screened at the Strand Theatre to-day…

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