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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1933

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Amusements Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 11

"The Ghost Train" will continue at the Victoria Theatre until Tuesday. Jack Hulbert, who has the lead in this mystery melodrama appears as a fool, who…

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Churches Used As Dance Halls Why Are They Exempt From Rating?

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 2

When an application was received by Kearsley Shire Council last night for rate exemption for a church property, several of the" councillors…

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Band Recital

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 9

A recital will be given by Merewether Municipal Band, led by Mr. J. J. Gilmour, on Shortland Park, to-morrow afternoon, at 3.15…

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Phelan's Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 9

Warner Baxter acts well in "Six Hours to Live," the feature of the programme to be screened at Phelan's Pictures, Wallsend, this afternoon and to-night,…

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Empire Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 9

Lewis Stone, Phillips, Holmes, and Anita Page appear in "Night Court," which will be shown at the Empire Theatre, Wallsend, this afternoon and…

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Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 9

William Haines, Madge Evans, Conrad Nagel, Cliff Edwards—such is the accomplished principal east of "Fast Life," beginning at the Strand Theatre to-day with…

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Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 9

To-day the Civic Theatre will present Clive Brook in a masterly characterisation in the title role of "Sherlock Holmes." This Fox production combines…

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Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 9

Jack Russell and his musical revue company appear at the Theatre Royal in "Forbidden Sweets," which began yesterday. The long season of the…

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Pictures and Picture Folk

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 5

One of the screen's oldest traditions is gradually being shattered by the efforts of a few determined people who have had the courage to fight it. Until recently…

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Amusements Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 9

"The Ghost Train," featuring Jack Hulbert, who appeared in "Sunshine Susie," is being held over by popular demand at the Victoria Theatre, until Wednesday,…

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Camera Sees Farther Than Eye- Remarkable Infra-red Pictures

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 8

A remarkable picture taken with the new infra-red plate. The camera mis operated from the roof of "The Sydney Sun" hulldiny, looking towards Sydney Heads. A High-powered te[?] photo lens[?] used. The picture is remarkable for its rendering of extreme distances, showing even details that are Inv[?] to the naked cue. In the foreground is Potts Point, dark Island is shown beyond, and farther away still, Shark Island. In the distance arc the foreshores of Rose Bay, [?]Heights, and in the extreme distance, Macquarie Lighthouse, on South Head, approximately five miles from where the camera stood. It [?] not cworthy that detail in objects even five miles distant is rendered [?] clear as that in the foreground or middle distance. This is beyond the scope of any other photographic plate. The scientific explanation of this peculiar property lies [?](Ac fact that the infrared plate is not sensitive to ultra-violet rays, which abound in normal sunlight and arc reflected ordinary photographic plate…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 7

"Ghost Train," featuring Jack Hulbert and Cicely Courtneidge which was held over by popular demand at the Victoria Theatre, concludes on Tuesday night, and…

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Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 7

'"Fast Life" and "Big City Blues" are being shown at the Strand Theatre. In the former film William Haines, supported by a talented cast, is seen at his…

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Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 7

On Saturday night at the Civic Theatre, a capacity audience was thrilled by Clive Brook's masterful characterisation as "Sherlook Holmes." He is the central…

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Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 7

"Forbidden Sweets" is the of the programme being presented by Jack Russell and his musical revue company at the Theatre Royal. Russell maintains his…

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Victoria Theatre The Ghost Train Smilin' Through Next

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 2

THE popularity of the British production, The Ghost Train, was evidenced by the large audience at the Victoria Theatre on…

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THE Talking Screen Sherlock Holmes At The Civic Theatre Clive Brook Success

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 2

PROBABLY no detective in fiction has grasped the imagination of the public and maintained his popularity longer than…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 7

"The Ghost Train, featuring Jack Hulbert and Cicely Courtneidge, will conclude at the Victoria Theatre to-night. The stage presentation and the silent version…

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Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 7

Clive Brook gives an interesting characterisation in the title role of "Sherlock Holmes," this week's feature at the Civic Theatre. Holmes is supported by a…

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Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 7

Jack Russell and his musical revue company appear at the Theatre Royal in "Forbidden Sweets." The company has been popular at the Newcastle West Theatre…

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