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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

3,290 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 165

Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 9

"Follow Thru," the feature of the current programme at the Strand Theatre is heat described as a bright comedy romance, in which golf predominates…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 9

Some interesting scenes of prison life are revealed in "Numbered Men" the feature of the programme now being screned Men" is a thrilling story of the love…

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Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 9

The programme shown at the Civic Theatre on Saturday night to a capacity audience is outstanding because of the three excellent features presented. These…

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Field Day V. Kedwell With Bat and Ball City and Suburban

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 5

Bowlers again had the advantage over batsmen in the ninth series of A Grade City and Suburban Cricket Association's competitions which were concluded on…

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Fred. Niblo's Calm Saves Theatre Panic Sewer Gas Explosion Los Angeles

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 6

SEWER gas exploded here to-day, blowing a taxi-cab standing over a manhole 20ft into the air. A policeman and a civilian were…

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Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 7

A bright golf comedy acted by four capable comedians is a terse summary of "Follow Thru," the main picture of the current programme at the Strand Theatre…

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Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 7

Chong Chain Rut and his Oriental troupe, who appear on the stage of the Civic Theatre at two sessions daily this week, are easily the most outstanding feature…

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Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 7

The fascinating Frenchman, Maurice Chevalier, gives a splendid performance in "Playboy of Paris," the feature of the programme concluding at the Theatre…

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Amusements Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 7

Conrad Nagel acts exceptionally well in "Numbered Men," the feature of the current programme at the Victoria Theatre. His precise, convincing style, fostered by…

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Chong Chan Fat Civic Theatre Feature

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 7

Chong Chan Fat and his clever troupe of Oriental magicians, acrobats, jugglers, trapeze artists, and contortionists give an exceptionally…

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Film of 'Quake At Victoria Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 6

A film showing the earthquake disaster scenes at Napier arrived by steamer at Sydney this morning. The film was despatched by the…

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Chinese Entertainers Colourful Act at Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 7

In a colourful Oriental setting, Chong Clan Fat's Chinese troupe of magicians, acrobats, jugglers and contortion its present a highly interesting and entertaining…

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Giant Studebaker Car 41 Feet Long Making of Talkie Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 9

Holder of the greatest record in the history of transportation, 30,000 miles in 26,326 consecutive minutes, the Studebaker President eight has now another…

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Premier Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 9

Lawrence Gray, Wynne Gibson, and Benny Rubin have the principal roles in "Children of Pleasure," which will be the feature of to-night's programme at the…

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Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 9

"Follow Thru," the feature of the progress concluding at the Strand Theatre on Friday is a musical romance, in which golf and comedy are blended in pleasant…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 9

Bernice Claire, the heroine of "Numbered Men," the principal film now being shown at the Victoria Theatre is a talented opera singer, but she loss not use her…

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Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 9

Grace Moore, an actress with a beautiful and intelligent face, and possessing a pleasing voice, has the starring role as Jenny Lind in "A Lady's Morals," the…

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Amusements Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 9

Maurice Chevaher is characteristically fascinating in the title role of "Playboy of Paris," concluding at the Theatre Royal to-morrow. As Albert, a singing waiter…

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For 'Qua[?] Victims Concert in the Ruins AUCKLAND

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 1

Last night, amidst Napier's ruins 200 homeless people listened to a gramophone recital of "The Pirates of Penzance."…

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Merewether Novelty Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Merewether Novelty Band was held on Tuesday night. Ald. W. Henderson presided over large gathering…

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