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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

1,124 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 57

"Here Comes the Band" at Herbert's

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 8

That famous combination of melody makers Ted Lewis and his band are featured in the main attraction at Herbert's Theatre to-night and…

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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 5

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Cairns Band and Coronation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 6

Lord Nuffield, who reached Sydney from New Zealand yesterday, was enthusiastic in his praise of the Cairns Citizens' Band, which won the A grade championship of…

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"Ocean Wave Ball" Bright Scenes at Mental Hospital

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 2

About 300 dancers from Northern districts thronged up the gangway to the entrance of the Recreation Hall at the Morisset Mental Hospital on Thursday…

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Eisteddfod Winners Final Concert at Lambton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 2

Prize-winners at the Lambton eisteddfod last week took part in a concert programme at Lambton last night, when the Mayoress (Mrs. R. W. Notley) presented…

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Police Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 9

At a meeting of Cessnock police at the police station last night it was decided to conduct a Police Ball in aid of Cessnock Hospital. The following officers…

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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 5

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Trocadero Dance The "dance of the lanterns" Was a charming interlude al the Trocadero dance at the Town Hall on Tuesday night

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 2

The dance was arranged to help the Mater Misericordiae Hospital. Mr. J. Hogan represented the board, and during the evening thanked the…

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Sydney Girl Her Luck In London Theatre Boom LONDON, February 15

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 5

There is a theatre boom in London at the moment; several new plays have opened during the last week or to, and many more…

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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 9

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Wallsend Band Difficulties Contributions Save It From Collapse

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 2

A month ago Wallsend band was on the verge of collapse, but with the assistance of the Mayor of Wallsend (Ald. W. H. Drury) and others funds have…

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First Pictures Of G.P.S. Crews In Training For Head-of-the-River

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 March 1936 · page 8

THE PARRAMATTA RIVER is again resounding to the shout of coaches and the splash of oars. With little more than a month in which to train, G.P.S crews are settling down to solid work in preparation for the Head-of-the-River race. The crews are: 1.—St. Joseph's College, about to set off on their training spin; 2.—The King's School; 3.—Newington College; 4.—The Sydney…

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Greta Community Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1936 · page 13

A community concert organised by Messrs. R. Parkinson, J. Sinclair, and F. Wall, in aid of Greta Cycling Club, was held in Central Hall on Thursday night…

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Irish Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1936 · page 13

An Irish national concert will be given on Tuesday (St. Patrick's Day), at Newcastle Town Hall. The proceeds will be in aid of St. Mary's Church, Newcastle…

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Unusual Accidents Brothers Hurt Going for Ball Children Receive Shock Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 March 1936 · page 7

Two unusual accidents happened to-day. While playing cricket at Brighton-le-Sands, two brothers named McPherson, of Willoughby, were running to secure a ball,…

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A.B.C. Dance Band £400 A Week London Offer MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 6

The Australian Broadcasting Commission's danse band conducted by Mr. Jim Davidson will leave for London later in the year, an offer of £400 per week…

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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 5

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News In Pictures By Air Mail Berlin Olympic Games Baths

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 10

Above: WHERE Olympic swimming races, will be held.—The baths, with the diving boards in the foreground, in Berlin. ONE of the new Empire flying…

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Band and Singers To Broadcast in Australia MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 9

After it was announced that Jim Davidson and his band were going to England under a contract of £400 a week, the General Manager of the Australian…

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National Concert For St. Patrick's Day Celebration in Town Hall

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 9

An attractive programme, arranged in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, was presented at the annual Irish National Concert in Newcastle Town Hall last night…

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