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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1929

3,132 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 15 of 157

Merewether Novelty Band Formed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 2

Ald. W. Henderson, the Mayor, presided at a meeting, held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night, to form a novelty band in the municipality…

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Waratah Band Annual Dinner

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 2

The annual dinner of Waratah Municipal Band, which was held in the bandroom last night, was well attended, amongst those present being Ald. A…

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Union Pictures. Cook's Hill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 6

The programme for this evening includes "The Leopard Woman," and "The Cat and the Canary."…

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Amusements Lyric Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 6

The main feature in the new programme at the Lyric Theatre is "The Glorious Trail," a romantic story of the construction of the first transcontinental telegraph…

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In the Social Circle Swansea Dance

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 2

At a dance held at the Central Hall, Swansea, in aid of the Swansea S.L.S. Club, opportunity was taken to present the trophies on behalf of the…

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The Glorious Trail Lyric Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 4

How the first telegraph wires were run across America from East to West is the story of The Glorious Trail, a First National picture, featuring Ken…

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Moulin Rouge Australian Actress Stars Strand Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 4

Paris in all its gaiety is the setting for Moulin Rouge, the Cinema Arts release, featuring Eve Gray, Australian actress, which was shown at the…

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Scenic Beauty The Adorable Outcast Theatre Royal

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 4

The Adorable Outcast, the second big production of Australasian Films Ltd., adapted from Beatrice Grimshaw's Conn of the Coral Seas, is still…

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PUNTER'S £38 Stealing Charge Dance Incident Accused Found Not Guilty

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 10

During an impromptu waltz between two men in the bar of the Royal Hotel, which witnesses at Newcastle Quarter Sessions to-day said…

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Alleged Assault Sequel to a Dance Conduct in Motor Car

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 9

While a seven-seater car, containing a party of youths and girls, was being driven on the return journey from Hexham towards Raymond Terrace, about…

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In the Theatres New Revue Moon-Morris Company Victoria Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 4

The Moon-Morris Revue Co., after a 27 weeks' season in Brisbane, followed by a 33 weeks' season in Perth, will open at the Victoria Theatre on…

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From the Gallery the New Parliament Mr. Anstey Starts the Ball Rolling. Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 4

Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, shook hands with Mr. Parker Moloney. They shook hands and smiled. They even laughed. It seemed a strange thing for…

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Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 6

Described as "an intense drama of passion, love and sacrifice," "Moulin Rouge," which was given its opening screenings yesterday, at the Strand Theatre, possesses…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 6

The members of the Moon and Morris revue company have been in Newcastle since Monday, and have had daily rehearsals of new features in preparation…

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Lyric Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 6

"The Glorious Trail." Ken Maynard's latest picture, is included in the new programme at the Lyric Theatre. The story is an original one by Marion Jackson,…

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Union Pictures, Cook's Hill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 6

The new programme at the Union Pictures, last night, included "The Leopard Woman," starring Jacqueline Logan of strong dramatic situations and "The Cat…

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Amusements Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 6

"The Adorable Outcast," preceded by the stage presentation by the Nine Royal Samoans, in conjunction with Sidney Calland and Eileen Boyd, the…

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Methodist Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 10

There was a large audience at a concert and sale of gifts held in the Methodist School Hall. A pleasing programme of musical and vocal items was submitted,…

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Waratah Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1929 · page 6

Jacqueline Logan and Alan Hale play the main parts in "The Leopard Lady," which will be shown this afternoon and evening in conjunction with "The Last…

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Phelan's Pictures, Wallsend

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1929 · page 6

"The River Pirate," with Victor M'Laglen playing the leading role, and "Good Time Charley" will be shown' this afternoon and evening at Phelan's Theatre…

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