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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1932

3,036 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 15 of 152

Successful Concert Veterans Entertained

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 12

At the quarterly social of the Naval, Military and Veteran's Association, the members and their friends were treated to a fine programme. The singing and…

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Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 7

"Merely Mary Ann" is the principal picture to be shown at the Civic Theatre all this week. Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell are the outstanding characters…

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Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 7

Ramon' Novarro heads the cast of characters in the stupendous sound picture, Ben Hur, now showing at the Theatre Royal. Novarro, in the title role, rises…

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Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 7

The powerful, clear, tenor voice of Lawrence Tibbett is heard to advantage in various songs in the "Cuban Love Song,". now showing at the Strand…

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Lyric Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 7

Elissa Landi is the star performer in "Always Good-bye." the principal picture showing at the Lyric Theatre. She is shown as the heiress who has squandered…

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Midnight Frolics Pleasure Bound Victoria Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 2

A PROGRAMME brimming over with sparkling humor and high speed comedy has been selected by the Midnight Frolics Company for…

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"Labor of Love," Says Conductor Wallsend Novelty Band's Work

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 4

Responding after the presentation of a cup won by the Wallsend Novelty Band at the Wallsend and Plattsburg social on Saturday evening, the…

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Premier Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 7

"Seed," featuring John Boles, Genevieve Tobin, and Lois Wilson, will be shown at the Premier Pictures, Waratah, to-night, with "Ex-Bad Boy." "Seed" is a…

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Band Contest Subscriptions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 7

Thomas Johnson and others, being members of the Maitland Military and Citizens' Band, proceeded against Joseph Ekins, of Nillo-street, Lorn, for the…

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Abermain Town Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Abermain Town Band was held in the Drill Hall on Sunday, and was presided over by Mr. J. Williams…

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Lyric Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 7

Elissa Landi has the principal part in "Always Good-bye." the principal picture being shown at the Lyric Theatre this week. Edmund Lowe and Leila Hyams…

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Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 7

Lawrence Tibbett's voice, Lupe Velez'a fire and Jimmy Durante's humour make "The Cuban Love Song," the feature of the programme at the Strand Theatre, an…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 7

The last opportunity of seeing the "Midnight Frolics" in their current season at the Victoria Theatre will be offered to-night, when the farewell performance…

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Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 7

The addition of sound and music to the silent version of "Ben Hur" has transformed it into one of the greatest films ever made. Nothing more thrilling has…

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Camp Fire Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 4

Under the Presidency of the Mayoress of Newcastle (Mrs. C. J. Parker), a meeting will be held in the Reception Room at the Town Hall, this morning, for the…

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Amusements Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 7

The romance between a little orphan maid and a brilliant unrecognised composer farms the story for "Merely Mary Ann," featuring Janet Gaynor and Charles…

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Regent Theatre, Cessnock

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 7

At the Regent Theatre, Cessnock, Cessnock Operatic Society will present "Our Miss Gibbs" to-night, to-morrow night, and on Thursday night…

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Catherine Hill Bay Social and Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 2

A social was held in Wallarah Hall on Thursday night, when Miss Lily Sperring and Mr. William Hooey were congratulated on the occasion of their 21st…

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How Wizard Broke Record First Pictures of Dash

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 8

THE "F. H., STEWART ENTERPRISE" is here shown doing 220 miles an hour, on Ninety-mile Beach, during its ten miles record run…

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Camp Fire Ball Preparations State Governor to Attend

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 4

The first meeting of women in connection with the Camp Fire Ball was held in the reception room of the Town Hall this morning. Mrs…

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