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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

3,290 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 1 of 165

Premier Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 7

"Caught Short," an amusing comedy of the consequences of two poor families gambling on the Stock Exchange, will be shown at the Premier Pictures, Waratah,…

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Union Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 7

"Czar of Broadway," an underworld drama, will be the principal attraction at Union Pictures, Cook's Hill, to-night with Betty Compson in the title role. The…

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Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 7

The season of "Wild Company," at the Civic Theatre, will close to-morrow. H. B. Warner, Frank Albertson, and Sharon Lynn are featured in this splendidly-acted…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 7

George Wallace and his Musical Revue Company are likely to have a successful season in Newcastle. The inimitable comedian is delightfully original and…

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Amusements Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 7

There are thrills, drama, pathos, and comedy in "Tom Sawyer," the talking picture version of Mark Twain's popular book of the same name, concluding to-morrow…

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Pictures By Latest Mail Figures and Fashions

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 8

Intimate picture of winner of Nobel Prize for Literature, for the first time an American—Sinclair Lowis and his wife. There's money in these curves.—How the mannequins of a large overseas fashion house train dally to preserve their figures. Wearing the latent in head gear for milady, a black velvet-shaped…

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Theatre Destroyed Early Morning Blaze SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 6

The Palace Picture Theatre, Great North-road, Ryde, was destroyed by fire early this morning. The cause of the outbreak is a mystery, but is believed to…

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Union Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 7

Fifty artists will appear in the pantomime, ''Cinderellea,'' which will be produced at the Union Pictures, Cook's Hill, at the matinee and night performances…

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Boys' Club Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 8

Members of the Toronto Boys' Club conducted their usual New Year's dance in the dance pavilion on New Year's Eve. The building, which was tastefully…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 7

George Wallace transcends his brilliant comedy performance as Elmer, the dense stable boy, in the initial programme at the Victoria Theatre, as Mr. Mulligan,…

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Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 7

"Tom Sawyer," the talking picture based on Mark Twain's famous book of childhood, will conclude at the Strand Theatre to-morrow. Jackie Coogan,…

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Amusements Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 7

''Wild Company'' and ''Midnight Mystery'' will conclude to-day at the Civic Theatre. Both features have enjoyed a successful season and constitute splendid…

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Civic Theatre. Ushers in New Year

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 6

The New Year was ushered in at the Civic Theatre in a manner bentting the occasion. The management of the theatre entertained…

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Band Recital

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 9

Hamilton Citizens' Band will play in Gregson Park, Hamilton, to-morrow night. An excellent programme of music, including "Sceindian" contest march,…

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Union Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 9

At the matinee and night performances to-day the feature of the Union Theatre programme will be "The Girl on The Barge," starring Sally O'Neil. The second…

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Premier Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 9

The well-known American comediam Will Rogers, stars in "So This is London," which will be shown at the Premier Pictures, Waratah, to-day. Irene Rich…

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Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 9

George O'Brien is the central figure in "The Last of the Duanes," the feature commencing at the Civic Theatre to-day He portrays the role of Buck Duane with…

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Amusements Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 9

Joe Cook, the famous American comedian, who stars in "Rain or Shine," commencing to-day at the Strand Theatre, has bee a professional entertainer since…

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The Sun Stop Press Hit by Cricket Ball

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 1

While watching a game of cricket at Fassifern this afternoon, Mr. [?] Williams, 65, minor, of Council-street, Speer's Point,was struck by…

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The Concert in the Wood

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 8

A concert once by Mr. Spring Was given in the wood: He begged both old and young to come, And all to sing who could,…

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