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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

3,290 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 165

Pictures and Picture Folk

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 January 1931 · page 12

We referred last week to the changes the "talkies" have made in the motion picture world, and to the number of new stars who have been brought…

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Amusements Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 January 1931 · page 11

The feature of "Tol'able David," the principal picture commencing at the Strand Theatre to-day, is the magnificent acting of those who have the important…

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On Approval Theatre Royal Feature

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 January 1931 · page 2

On Approval, the successor to the highly amusing Rookery Nook, opened at the Theatre Royal last night. Tom Walls, who made such a…

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Band Contest Townsville Railway First B Grade Championship Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 January 1931 · page 10

With only six points short of the maximum, Townsville Railway Band won the B grade championship of Australia, which was decided at Sydney Sports Ground…

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Not the End of Stage Plays Sir Ben Fuller's Assurance Victoria Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 January 1931 · page 3

The Victoria Theatre's return to talkies next Saturday does not mean that the legitimate singe' shows are to be banned in the theatre, said the…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 7

George Wallace had the large audience at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night in gales of laughter by his clowning in the title part of "Charley's Aunt," the…

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Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 7

"Tol'ble David," the feature of the programme which commenced at the Strand Theatre on Saturday, reveals a youth of remarkable histrionic ability…

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Theatre Vestibule Decorated

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 3

The brush of "Ernie" Dickson, well-known artistic decorator, is responsible for a transformation scene in the vestibule of Mr. G. W. Jones's Empire…

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Amusements Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 7

Bringing the spirit of Jack London's famous "Sea Well" to the screen with a graphic realism, Milton Silks scores a triumph in the picture of that name which…

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Charley's Aunt Victoria Theatre Success

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 2

George Wallace gave a new meaning to the famous show, Charley's Aunt, which commenced at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday…

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"Awful Trash!" Band Adjudicator Critical Solo Contests Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 4

Announcing his decision in the flat bass solo (own choice music) competition, conducted by the N.S.W. Band Association in conjunction with…

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Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 7

The late Milton Sills makes his last appearance in "The. Sea Wolf," which is the feature picture at the Civic Theatre this week. His acting has been…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 7

"Charley's Aunt," the three-act musical comedy which is being produced by the George Wallace Musical Revue Company at the Victoria Theatre, will conclude…

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Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 7

There are no intricacies in the plot of "Tol'able David," the feature of the current programme at the Strand Theatre. "Holiday" and "Laughter" proved that an…

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Amusements Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 7

"On Approval," the English picture which will conclude at the Theatre Royal on Thursday, is the first English comedy of outstanding excellence since "Rookery…

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Safety Curtain Saves Theatre Contentment of Native Life

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 8

GOING over his weekly account with the baker.—Joe Anderso full-blooded aboriginal, at the Peskhurst reservation, Joe is a descendent of the Illawarras. (At left).—PLAYING in…

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Better Band Judge's Admission Why Hamilton Lost "Condemns Arrangements" SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 5

"Hamilton, in my opinion, is the better band, but I had to judge conscientiously on the music they served up to me,"…

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Judge Hooted Scenes at Band Contest HAMILTON 2nd Townsville's Victory Unpopular SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 5

The Band Association's championship contest was concluded to-night, with one of the most remarkable scenes witnessed at a contest for many years. Following…

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He Went to the Races to Try New System Woman's Story About Man in Court Pictures in Newcastle Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 1

That he had gone to the races to try out a system, and failed, was the story told by a young woman, Esme Long of King's Cross, at the Central…

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Orchestra at Pee-wee

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 6

The Pee Wee indoor golf course at the Civic Wintergarden is featuring Muriel Evans and her "Sparklers" orchestra. Music and miniature golf…

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