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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

1,124 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 4 of 57

Swallowed Golf Ball Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 7

While strolling on the Toowoomba golf links to-day, a patient from the Willowburn Mental Asylum, which adjoins the links, picked up a golf ball and…

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Eminent Americans Australian Concert Seasons MONTREAL, February 3

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 7

It is announced that Elisabeth Rethberg, the noted soprano, will have an Australian concert season next winter after her Covent Garden, London, engagements. She…

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Theatre Control

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 6

Absorption of Johnson's Theatre, Broken Hill, by Snider and Dean Theatres Ltd. is announced. The firm recently took over the operation of eight picture…

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Municipal Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 13

The Maitland Municipal Band, which has been in existence for about a year, has made good progress and is in a healthy condition. The bandsmen have been…

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In Band Contest

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 8

Miss Connie Sands, of the Kempsey Band, who was the only woman competitor at the recent Ballina band competitions…

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Story in Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 10

Constable G. Shiels, of the Police Department, who is visiting district schools in connection with the department's "Safety First" campaign, quotes his…

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Oil "Kings" Personal Pen Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 14

The acknowledged leader in the world of oil is unquestionably Walter Clark Teagle, President of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, the organisation…

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Pictures Available

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 9

PRINTS of all photographs taken by "Newcastle Morning Herald" photographers may be purchased from the…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 13

Mr. Wilfred Collier, the English concerting soloist, will play tomorrow night at a concert at the Victoria Theatre. Misses Beryl Boardman (elocutionist) and Gladys Smith…

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Topics for Women Trocadero Club Dance

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 2

The Deputy Mayoress of Newcastle (Mrs. T. Blackall), Mrs. R. Christie, Mr. John Hogan (representing the Mater Misericordiae Hospital), Mrs…

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BUILDING & Construction Near Completion Remodelling of Mayfield Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 20

The remodelling of Mayfield Theatre for Mr. A. E. Hughes, of the Waratah, Mayfield, and Tighe's Hill Theatres, is now nearing completion…

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Pictures Available

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 5

PRINTS at all photographs taken by "Newcastle Morning Herald" photographers may be purchased from the…

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Italian Theatre Destroyed Turin, February 9

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 7

The Royal Theatre at Turin, which ranked second to the Scala of Milan, was destroyed by a fire, which started at 1.20 o'clock in the morning…

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Week-end Accidents Injured by Cricket Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 8

Struck on the mouth by a cricket ball while playing at Blackalls on Saturday. E. R. Pont, 35, of Georgetown, sustained lacerations to the top lip. He was taken…

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Delightful Opera the Gondoliers in Newcastle Victoria Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 4

"List and Learn," sing the girls in the opening chorus of "The Gondoliers," and those who listened to the performance on…

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Rain Interferes Australia v. Rhodesia McCABE Out First Ball Bulawayo, February 8

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 4

When play ceased after only about an hour's play, Australia had lost two wickets for 77 runs in the match against Rhodesia, at Bulawayo, to-day. L. S…

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PLAY-THE-BALL Uniform Interpretation SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 4

The interpretation of the English play-the-ball rules, as requested by the New South Wales Referees' Association, was discussed at the Rugby League meeting…

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Jealous Boy Trouble at Dance (By Dorothy Dix—Copyright)

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 4

Dear Miss Dix.— I am in love with a boy who used to pay me great attention. When we went to a dance he was jealous…

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Nation Mourns Beloved King Royal Funeral Pictures by Air Mail

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 8

IN HIS DELIRIUM the late King called for his little white pony. This faithful friend of many years followed the coffin at it left Sandringnem House on its way to London…

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Dance at Wickham

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 11

In support of the candidature of Miss Shirley Hyde, in the fairy queen competition, which is being conducted by the ladies' guild of St. James' Anglican…

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