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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 12 March 1934 · page 5

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

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Smart Frocking at Military Ball

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 2

Bunting, allied with brilliant colored lights, were the predominating decorations at the Drill Hall, last Friday night, for the Jubilee Ball, arranged by the 235 Battalion. The hall was gay with its brilliant decorations added to by…

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In the Sun Theatre Diners

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 6

Mr. Hamfat Persnurkus, the eminent tragedian, answers from behind the footlights, the query of a correspondent of Miss Dix: Would It be considered bad…

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Community Theatre Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion" Successful Performance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 9

Although suffering from minor faults, the performance on "Pygmalion" by the Community Players, at their theatre on Saturday night, deserved a greater…

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33 Clauses Bind Test Stars Players Are Given No Loopholes Theatre Appearances Strictly Banned to Buy Their Own Liquor Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 7

Members of the Australian Test Team, now playing holiday cricket in Tasmania as an interlude on the way to England, may not attend any theatre, music hall, or picture theatre. This is set out in their agreement Presumably it refers…

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Pictures Available

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1934 · page 5

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

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Impromptu Concert for Governor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1934 · page 6

An impromptu concert was staged for the Governor (Sir Philip Game) at Cessnock Railway Station on Saturday night by Cessnock Male Voice Party. The choir,…

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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 5

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

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Artists' Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 10

An elaborate decorative scheme was planned by the executive of the Artists' Ball, the date of which has been altered to June 12, at a meeting held in the…

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Dance For Hospital Queen

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 5

Miss Lila Richmond, the Coo-ee Stores and Bargain Arcade candidate for the Newcastle Hospital Queen competition, was attractive in a frock…

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Topics for Women Hamilton Dance

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 5

An enjoyable time was spent by Hamilton young folk at a party dance held in St. George's Hall last Saturday night, arranged by Miss…

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Woman's Realm Hospital Appeal Dance at Town Hall

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 10

The committee of the Coo-ee Clothing Company and Bargain Arcades arranged a dance at the Newcastle Town Hall last night, in support of their candidate, Miss…

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Labour Council Musicians' Union and A.B.C. Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 8

Further correspondence has passed between the Secretary of Newcastle Trades Hall Council (Mr. G. Bass) and the Manager of the Australian Broadcasting…

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Pictures Available

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 15 March 1934 · page 5

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

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Firemen's Great Display Fireworks and Band Music

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 March 1934 · page 20

HUNDREDS OF FIREMEN FROM ALL PARTS OF THE STATE took, part in the discipline event at the Sports Ground yesterday afternoon. This picture shows a number of the teams…

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SOLD £5 Cornet for 10s From Gunnedah Town Band

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 March 1934 · page 19

Patrick Burns, 37, was remanded until to-morrow at Newcastle Police Court to-day on a charge of having stolen a silver cornet, valued at £5…

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Crooning Vicar's Dance Band Strange Power Of Tiger Woman

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 12

LIKE BROKEN FRAMENTS of stalactites are there fine decorative jollies for cakes, as shown under the magnifying lenses of the photomicograph. Their every detail is thrown into bold relief. JACOBUS JONKER and his son claim the Jonker Diamond, found near…

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Pictures Available

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 7

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

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Hospital Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 13

At the Hospital Ball on March 22, Station 2HD will broadcast from the foyer of the Empire Palais the arrival of the official guests, and of the city and…

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Dance at Merewether

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 13

A very happy dance was arranged by Miss R. Gardner and Miss B. Drew in the Scout Hall at Merewether last night. The proceeds of the function will assist…

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