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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1933

2,898 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 3 of 145

Phelan's Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 January 1933 · page 9

George O'Brien has the leading role in The Golden West," a fine outdoor picture to be screened at Phelan's Theatre, Wallsend, to-night. The second…

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Wallsend Band Citizens' Committee

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 January 1933 · page 11

Ald. G. Dennis presided at the monthly meeting of the Citizens' Committee of Wallsend Band in the Town Hall on Thursday night, when a report by the…

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Pictures and Picture Folk

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 January 1933 · page 5

It is my belief that 1933 will bring more new faces to the, screen than any other year since the introduction of the "talkies."…

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Amusements Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 January 1933 · page 9

Owing to popular demand, "Grand Hotel" will be held over for a second week at the Victoria Theatre. Vicki Baum's enthralling drama of life in a…

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Public Gramophone Concert Ban London, Nov. 6

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 January 1933 · page 6

All records being issued by the gramophone companies and all lists sent to the dealers are now imprinted with a warning against…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 January 1933 · page 7

"Grand Hotel," now in its second week at the Victoria Theatre, is based on Vicki Baum's famous novel. Heading the extraordinary cast is Greta Garbo, Lionel…

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Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 January 1933 · page 7

Gracie Fields, reputed to be one of the highest-paid artists on the English stagestars in "Looking on the Bright Side," being shown at the Strand Theatre. Those…

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Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 January 1933 · page 7

Jack Russell and his musical revue company appear at the Theatre Royal in "Practise What You Preach," the third show which has been presented since…

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Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 January 1933 · page 7

At the Civic Theatre "Salomy Jane," starring Joan Bennett, Charles Farrell and Ralph Bellamy, captures the colourful but elusive spirit of the Californian…

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Fan Falls Three Hurt in Theatre Confusion in Darkness Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 January 1933 · page 5

Three persons suffered minor abrasions and shock when a heavy electric fan fell 30 feet from the roof of the New Tivoli Theatre during a performance…

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Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1933 · page 7

Charles Farrell appears as a mysterious former sergeant. Joan Bennett as a mountain damsel, Ralph Bellamy as a gay gambler in the 'seventies, in "Salomy…

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Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1933 · page 7

Jack Russell and his musical revue company appear in "Practise What You Preach," the current programme at the Theatre Royal. This show maintains the…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1933 · page 7

"Grand Hotel," based on Vicki Baum's famous novel and play, is in its second week at the Victoria Theatre. The story deals with striking characters, who are…

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Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1933 · page 7

In "Looking on the Bright Side," being shown at the Strand Theatre, Gracie Fields, reputed to be the highest-paid stage artist in England, maintains the good…

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Good Wishes From Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 January 1933 · page 6

Sir Charles' Kingsford-Smith with the principals and chorus of "Our Miss Gibbs" at the premiere at Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney…

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Boolaroo Fire Inquiry (Continued from Page 1) Went to a Dance Told House Was on Fire Occupant's Story

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 January 1933 · page 5

John James Houlahan, the occupant of the house at the time of the fire, said that he had been unemployed for three years. He had lived in…

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Phelan's Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 January 1933 · page 9

Barabara Stanwyck stars in "Illicit," which will be shown at Phelan's Pictures Wallsend, to-night, with "Miss Pinkerton." featuring Joan Blondell and George…

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Merewether Band Committee

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 January 1933 · page 10

The Committee of the Merewether Municipal Band met on Monday night, Mr. R. Wells presiding. Correspondence was received from the New South Wales…

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Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 January 1933 · page 9

"Practice What You Preach" is the current programme presented at the Theatre Royal by Jack Russell and his musical revue company. This is the third…

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Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 January 1933 · page 9

"Salomy Jane," the absorbing drama of California's forests, which is entertaining Civic Theatre audiences, affords Joan Bennett her first opportunity to play a…

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