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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

3,290 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 165

Theatre Royal

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

"Whoopee," featuring Eddie Cantor, attracted an exceptionally large crowd to the Theatre Royal last night. This popular comedian has many original sayings,…

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Salvation Army Citadel Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 2

The growth of the Newcastle Salvation Army Citadel Band, both musically and numerically, has been remarkable in the last 12 months. Under the conductorship…

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Amusements Civic Theatre

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

Comedy is the feature of Buster Kenton's picture, "Forward March," which is showing at the Civic Theatre. Buster Keaton acts the role of Elmer, a millionaire's son…

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Miss Irene March Concert

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

Sir,—In reply, to your correspondents, "Well Wisher," "Another Well Wisher" and "Verax, I wish to state that the balance-sheet for above is now in course…

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Theatre Royal Orchestra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 11

Sir,—It was with a warm glow of sincere appreciation that I sat back on Friday night at the Theatre Royal and heard once more a "real" orchestra, and saw…

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Stockton Regatta Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 3

The dance promoted by the regatta committee was held in the Masonic Hall at Stockton last evening. As a result of the effort, the funds should be…

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Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 9

The last two days are announced of "Whoopee" at the Theatre Royal. Eddie Cantor is the featured player in this all-coloured screen version of Florenze…

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Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 9

The current programme at the Civic Theatre concludes on Friday. "Forward March" is the main attraction, because it features one of the screen's most…

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Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 9

James Kirkwood and Slim Summerville are excellent as two rough-mannered gold-miners in "The Spoilers," the feature of the current programme at the Strand…

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Burns Supper and Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 9

A Burns supper and dance will be held under the auspices of the Newcastle Caledonian Society on January 24, in the super hall of the Empire Palais Royal…

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Why It Failed School of Arts Pictures Kurri Meeting

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 6

The reason for the closing down of the Kurri School of Arts Picture Theatre was explained by members of the committee to the subscribers at a…

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Stage Destroyed Fire in Melbourne Theatre MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 8

The entire stage of the King's Theatre was destroyed by fire, which broke out suddenly about 9 o'clock to-night. The fire curtain alone saved the whole theatre…

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Fullers' Circuit Goes to Warner Brothers Victoria Theatre Resumes Talkies First Releases Jan. 31 SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 1

THE arrangements which as announced recently in "The Newcastle Sun," have been progress with Sir Benjamin Fuller and Mr…

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Orchestra Officers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 7

Mr. W. Elliott presided not the annual meeting of the Kurri Kurri Orchestra when the following officers were elected: Conductor, Mr. WV. Elliott; Assistant…

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Phelan's Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 7

George Arliss gives a remarkable performance in "Disraeli." the feature of the programme concluding at Phelan's Talkies. Wallsend, to-night. Arliss, acknowledged…

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Premier Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 7

"King of Jazz." one of the most popular and elaborate of talking pictures revues will conclude at the Premier Pictures, Waratah, to-night. John Boles' fine voice…

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Waratah Municipal Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 7

At the annual meeting of the Waratah Municipal Band the Chairman (Mr. R. Sladen) congratulated the Treasurer (Mr. W. Traise) and the Secretary (Mr. M…

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Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 7

"Forward March," featuring Buster Keaton, and "Call of the Flesh," with Ramon Novarro, conclude at the Civic Theatre to-morrow. On Saturday Fox…

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Empire Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 7

The fine war drama "All Quiet on the Western Front" will be shown at the Empire Theatre, Wallsend, to-night. Louis Wolheim, John Wray and Lew Ayres…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 7

"Splashes," the amusing current programme of the George Wallace Musical Revue Company at the Victoria Theatre, will conclude to-night. "Charley's…

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