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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1934

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Pictures Available

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 5

Prints of all photographs may be purchased from the "Newcastle Herald" Pictorial Department…

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Big Rush at Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 5

So popular is the Janet Gaynor picture, Paddy the Next Beat Thing, that queues of more than 2000 people were lined up along Hunter-street…

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Cricketer Killed Ball Strikes Temple Collapsed Later Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 7

While playing cricket at Botany yesterday afternoon. Henry Baker, 26, a printer, of Mascot, was fatally hit with a cricket ball…

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Pilgrimage Main Attraction at Theatre Royal Mother Love Theme

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 3

The story of Pilgrimage, the main attraction at the Theatre Royal this week, is built around the selfish love of a mother for her son and…

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King Edward Park Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 9

An excellent programme has been arranged for the New Year concert in King Edward Park to-night by the Newcastle City Pipe Band and the Waratah…

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Smoke Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 4

A smoke concert tendered to the visiting bowlers, was held at the Newcastle Town Hall on Saturday night. The attendance was disappointing to the…

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Pictures Available

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 January 1934 · page 3

Prints of all photographs may be purchased from the "Newcastle Herald"' Pictorial Department…

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A.b.c. Band Concert Musical Treat at Town Hall Spectacular Art

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 January 1934 · page 6

"Music should have a universal appeal," said Captain Adkins yesterday, and last night's recital by the A.B.C. Military Band…

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Captain Adkins A.B.C. Band in Newcastle Enthusiastic Reception

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 January 1934 · page 6

Newcastle Town Hall was little more than half-filled last night for the Australian Broadcasting Commission's Military Band recital, but the applause was…

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Pictures Available

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 January 1934 · page 3

Prints of all photographs may be purchased from the "Newcastle Herald" Pictorial Department…

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Second Concert Captain Adkins and A.B.C. Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 January 1934 · page 4

The appeal which the A.B.C. Military Band makes to its audience was again apparent at the recital in Town Hall last night. The unusual personality and…

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Greta Butterfly Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 January 1934 · page 7

A Butterfly Ball arranged by the Church of England Girls' Club was held in the Central Hall on Monday evening. There was a large attendance, including…

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Drama at Theatre Royal Pilgrimage: Theme of Mother Love

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 January 1934 · page 10

Although inclined to be a little over-sentimental, it can be said in defence of Pilgrimage, current at the Theatre Royal, that the sentiment is…

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She Couldn't Say No Nellie Bramley at Victoria Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 January 1934 · page 10

American court-room scones of good tone have been seen in various talkies, but rarely, if ever, has there been one to excel that in the play…

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British Army Band Music an Interview with Capt. Adkins the Story of a Big Reform

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 January 1934 · page 6

Caught in a serious mood yesterday, Captain Adkins, who is conducting the A.B.C. Military Band, gave some interesting facts…

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Film Dispute Mr. Marks Begins Inquiry Combine Alleged Newcastle Theatre Tender SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 January 1934 · page 5

The inquiry into the film industry was begun to-day, when the investigator appointed by the State Government, Mr. F. W. Marks, met the parties interested,…

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Pictures Available

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 January 1934 · page 3

Prints of all photographs may be purchased from the "Newcastle Herald" Pictorial Department…

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What People Think Military Band Contest— The Modern Church—Hatless Bank desks A. B. C. Band Concert

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 January 1934 · page 8

"Disappointed" gives Newcastle a kick—Last night I went to the Town Hall expecting to get a real treat, but…

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Juvenile Orchestra to Be Formed Professor Sauer to Visit Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 January 1934 · page 9

Professor C. Sauer, director of the Australian College of Music, is coming to Newcastle for the purpose of furthering the establishment of the…

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Civic Theatre Lease Mayor Replies to Mr. Martin Evidence at Film Inquiry

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 January 1934 · page 5

The Mayor of Newcastle (Ald. R. G. Kilgour) had something to say yesterday, about the evidence given by Mr. D. N. Martin to the Film Industry…

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