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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

3,290 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 2 of 165

Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 7

Two excellent pictures, "Rain or Shien" and "Her Wedding Night," commenced at the Strand on Saturday. The former introduces Joe Cook a famous American…

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Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 7

Variety is the keynote of the Civic Theatre programme which opened on Saturday. Four attractions were presented at the matinee and evening session, and…

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Open Air Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 7

A large crowd flocked to King Edward Park last night, when a programme of pictures was screened by Mr. M. Bone, proprietor of the Union Pictures, Cook's…

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Amusements Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 7

The plot of "Mr. Mulligan, Millionaire," a short musical comedy, written by George Wallace, which comprises the latter half of the current programme of the…

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George Wallace New Snappy Revue Victoria Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 2

George Wallace and his revue company are putting over a bright show this week at the Victoria Theatre— Mr. Mulligan millionaire…

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Union Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 7

The pantomime "Cinderella" will be presented in the Union Pictures this afternoon. and to-night by Grace Norman and a supporting company of 50…

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Premier Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 7

"All Quiet on the Western Front." a fine talking picture based on Erich Maria Remarque's famous, war novel, will be shown at the Premier Pictures, Waratah,…

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Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 7

"The Adventures of Dot," a comedy drama produced entirely in Newcastle, is an interesting feature of the Civic Theatre programme this week Miss Juane…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 7

The incalculable advantages of being the author of the musical comedy in which you have the principal part are illustrated by George Wallace in the…

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Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 7

A strong comedy cast appears in "Rain or Shine," the feature of the current Strand Theatre programme. Joe Cook, who has been acclaimed as America's…

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Theatre Royal Reopening Ceremony

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 5

The Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman Parker) has consented to take part in the reopening of the Theatre Royal. This will be on Friday Week…

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Premier Pictures

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

"All Quiet on the Western Front," the feature of the programme at the Premier Pictures. Waratah, to-night, is a magnificent talking picture version of Erich…

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Empire Pictures

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

"The Unholy Three," Lon Chuney's first and only talkng picture, will be shown at the Empire Pictures, Wallsend, to-night and to-morrow night. The other film will…

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Civic Theatre

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

With Bessie Love in the leading role, "Good News," which is the feature at the Civic theatre this week, is a marked success. "Good News" is a picture of…

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Strand Theatre

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

"Rain or Shine," the feature of the current Strand Theatre programme, is an original circus story acted by a capable cast of Americans. The star, Joe Cook,…

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Amusements Victoria Theatre

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

"Mr. Mulligan, Millionaire," the musical comedy which occupies the latter half of the current Victoria Theatre programme of the George Wallace Musical…

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Civic Theatre The Rolling Rollos

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 6

The Rolling Rollos, who open at the Civic on Saturday, January 10, are the skaters who entertained at Sydney society functions and balls at…

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Picture Shows & Theatres Dot's Adventures Last of the Duanes Civic Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 2

Two young women act opposite George O'Brien, who is starred in The Last of the Duanes, which is being shown at the Civic Theatre. They are…

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Premier Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 9

The feature of to-night's programme at the Premier Pictures, Waratah, will be the talking picture version of Erich Maria Remarque's famous book, "All Quiet on…

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Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 9

Only two more days remain for the screening of the current programme at the Civic Theatre. "The Adventures of Dot," which was made entirely in Newcastle,…

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