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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

1,124 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 13 of 57

Bowling Club Dance

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 30 April 1936 · page 5

Many sporting interests were represented at the National Park Bowling Club's dance at Tyrrell Hall last Tuesday night. The dance was…

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Kurri Soldiers' Ball

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 30 April 1936 · page 4

Orange-toned streamers suspended from the ceiling of the Kurri Ambulance Hall, and a background of large rosettes grouped on the walls provided…

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After Pictures Good Night Kiss

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 30 April 1936 · page 8

Dear Miss Dix.— Do you think it advisable to kiss a girl good-night after taking her out to the pictures for the first time?…

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Punch And Judy Come To Town — "Back To Childhood" Ball

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 30 April 1936 · page 16

WORK IS IN PROGRESS on the con[?]uction of a new road near the former site the Hill tennis courts, which will eliminate dangerous corner. The dotted line shows [?]NSIDERABLE VERSATILITY was displayed in the arrangement of costume "Back to Childhood" Ball held by [?] Adult Deaf and Dumb Society at…

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Of Interest to Women "Back to Childhood" Ball Merry Party Last Night at Town Hall

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 30 April 1936 · page 6

Mr. A. Christie as "Queen of the Maypole" was the star of a Back to Childhood Ball at the Town Hall last night. In a flimsy frilled frock reaching just above the knees, covered with stars and a blonde wig topped by a crown, he represented…

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"Ball at Savoy"

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 3

This beautiful profile belongs to Marta Labarr, co-starred with Canrad Nagel in "Ball at Savoy." the main attraction commencing to-morrow at the Victoria Theatre…

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Australian Band Council Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 9

The biennial conference of the Australian Band Council, which is sitting in Brisbane, decided to-day to make Melbourne its headquarters in the future…

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School Dance Cook's Hill Intermediate

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 14

The proceeds of a lance held, at the Civic Wintergarden last night will be devoted to the school funds of the Cook's Hill Intermediate High School. The…

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"Ball At The Savoy" At The Victoria

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 3

MARTA LABARR, whose beauty is a notable addition to the screen, is co-starred with Conrad Nagel in R.K.O. Radio's "Ball at the Savoy."…

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Topics for Women B.h.p. Tennis Club Dance

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 2

A handbag was presented to Miss Phyllis Feuillade at the B.H.P. Tennis Club's dance at Tyrrell Hall last night. The presentation was made in…

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Woman's Realm Happy Dance B.H.P. Tennis Club Secretary Farewelled

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 20

The first of the season's dances arranged by the Broken Hill Proprietary Company's Tennis Club, held at Tyrrell Hull lust night, was a very happy, function. The…

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To Select Cast for Australian Pictures London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 2 May 1936 · page 1

Mr. Stuart Doyle will soon go to the United States to choose the cast for Australian productions backed by United Artists and commencing in…

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Golf Ball Visitors at Maitland Bright Decorative Scheme

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1936 · page 14

"Golfers" posed in amusing attitudes on the logo tables in Maitland Town Hall last night at the annual Maitland Golf last. These "golfers" were cardboard…

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Sold 400,000 Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 9

After selling 400,000 pictures in 40 years, and disposing of many millions of pounds. Mr. Lancelot Hannen, principal of Christies' auction rooms, has decided…

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Devastation in Abyssinia :: Pictures by Air Mail

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 5

Two photographs on the left show the devastation wrought by the great bombing raid by the Italians over the Abyssinian township of Harrar, which was left in ruins. The top picture shows natives' huts which suffered badly, and beneath is a view of blazing buildings…

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"Ball at Savoy" Entertaining Film at Victoria

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 14

To enjoy "Ball at Savoy," which began at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday to the utmost, one must not inquire…

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Royal Academy Pictures by Australian LONDON, May 2

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 8

The galleries at Burlington House were thronged for the private view of the Royal Academy summer exhibition. Much interest was shown in Mr. Frank…

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New Singer Is Attractive "Ball at Savoy" at Victoria

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 10

In each successive picture that he makes Conrad Nagel becomes more polished and suave. In his latest, "Ball at the Savoy," this week's main…

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New Paces for the Pictures Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 May 1936 · page 5

False fingernails are now worn by film actresses as well as false eyelashes. Miss Joan Hannam, of Sydney, said to-day on her…

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"Ball at the Savoy" at Victoria

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 May 1936 · page 10

Marta Labarr, a new and attractive singing star, is introduced in "Ball at the Savoy," the main attraction this week at the Victoria Theatre. Miss…

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