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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

3,290 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 165

New Lambton Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 11

"Footlights and Fools," with Colleen Moore, Fredric March and Raymond Hackett, will be shown at the New Lambton Pictures to-day. Constance…

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Pictures and Picture Folk

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 12

Although the "talkies" have been almost universally accepted as delightful entertainment, controversy still rages about whether they are more satisfying…

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Amusements Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 11

The five principals in "The Spoilers," a Paramount picture, based on Rex Bleach's well-known novel of the same name, which will commence at the…

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Sarah and Son Pictures in the Park

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 7

Sarah and Son, featuring Ruth Chatterton will be screened in King Edward Park on Sunday night. Incidental music will be played by…

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Theatre Royal Official Reopening "Whoopee" Screened

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 11

Transformed to a de luxe model of its former self, the Theatre Royal was crowded last night when the official reopening was performed by the Mayor of…

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Miss Irene March's Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 15

Sir,—In the "Newcastle Morning Herald" January 9 was a letter signed [?] Well-wisher." I also was a patron of the Irene March concert, the patronage…

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For Relief Work Sunday Afternoon Concert

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 7

To obtain funds for relief work of the mission, a pleasant Sunday afternoon concert will be held in the Central Hall by the Central Methodist…

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Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 9

"Whoopee," the talking picture version of the stage musical comedy which ran for two years at the New Amsterdam Theatre, New York, is the feature of the…

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Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 9

Patrons at the Civic Theatre on Saturday night enjoyed the comedy provided in Buster Keaton's picture "Forward March." It is a story of military life,…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 9

George Wallace's Revue Company presents "Splashes" at the Victoria Theatre this week. The revnue contains catchy melodies, dancing, jokes and singing…

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Amusements Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 9

Gary Cooper, the popular talking hero of "Seven Day's Leave," and numerous other films, has a powerful role in "The Spoilers," the feature of the programme…

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Big Crowds Theatre Royal Reopened Directors Praised

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 5

After having been eloped for two months for remodelling, the Theatre Royal was officially reopened by the Mayor (Alderman Parker) on Friday…

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Choral Society Central Methodist Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 8

Despite adverse weather conditions, there was a good attendance at the Central Hall, King-street, Newcastle, yesterday afternoon, when a fine programme of…

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The Irene March Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 3

Sir,—A letter recently appeared in the "Newcastle Morning Herald" anent a concert by Miss Irene March. The young lady has a fine voice, which might possibly…

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Cardiff Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 9

An entertainment will be held to-night in the Star Theatre, Cardiff. It will be the first appearance in Cardiff of Dr. Peisley, the well-known humorist, and…

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Kurri Orchestra Officers Elected

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 6

At the annual meeting of the Kurri Orchestra, many thanks were extended to Mr. Alan Reid, who has acted as conductor for a number of years…

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Scouts' Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 6

The 1st Stockton Troop Boy Scouts' Band played a programme on Friday evening. The band, under Bandmaster Wales, has successfully contributed to various…

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Band Recitals

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 4

An application for the use of King Edward Park on January 25 was received by the City Council front the Secretary, Merewether Municipal Band. It was desired…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 7

The programmes of the George Wallace Musical Revue Company at the Victoria Theatre seem to improve with every change. The show which commenced on…

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Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 7

Kay Johnson's charming smile pleasant voice, and bright eyes give her a delightful distinction which made her talking debut in "Dynamite" such an impressive…

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