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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1937

1,141 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 58

No More Concerts Paul Robeson's Decision New York, April 12

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 April 1937 · page 15

Because he suffers from a curious fear, Paul Robeson has decided never to sing on the concert platform again. "Hours before each concert I am…

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At West Wallsend Ladies' Guild Hold Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 13

Organised by the Ladies' Guild of the West Wallsend Church of England, a successful ball was held in the School of Arts Hall, West Wallsend, on Tuesday…

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Of Interest to Women. West Wallsend Ball Presentation Of Debutantes

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 2

An outstanding feature of the West Wallsend Church of England Ball on Tuesday night wm the presentation of eight debutantes lo the official party, which…

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Bright Concert Hamilton School Pupils

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 11

The Central Hall was crowded last night for a concert given by pupils of the Hamilton Boys and Girls' Schools, Items were bright and entertaining and…

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Sacred Concert in Hamilton Arranged by Diggers a for Anzac Day

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 7

At a meeting of the Hamilton R.S. and S.H. held in the Mechanics' Institue, Hamilton, final arrangements wermace for the holding of a sacred…

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Badminton Club's Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 14

Despite the rain, a large crowd thronged the Waratah School of Arts on Thursday for the supper dance arranged by the Waratah Badminton Club, and organised…

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Music at the Crowning Choir 400, and Orchestra 59

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 7

Sir Watford Davies. Master of the King's Musick, and Dr. Ernest Bullock, organist and choirmaster of Westminster Abbey, have completed their…

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Autumn Flowers Cup Ball at Maitland

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 14

The supper room at the West Maitland Town Hall lowed with the rich colourings of dahlias and other autumn-tinted flowers last night, when the Maitland Benevolent…

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Coronation Concerts London, April 2

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 5

A choral work specially composed in honour of the Coronation is to be performed at a concert in the Queen's Hall organised by the British Broadcasting…

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Newcastle Sport in Pictures

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 8

THESE TWO PLAYERS from South Newcastle Rugby League team made sure that the North man would not get away. North won the match by 19 points to 13, but South showed much better form than against East Newcastle. MEASURING THE CHANCES.—A Wanderer, player, with the bill, keeps…

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"Born to Dance" Eleanor Powell's Success

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 12

The reappearance of Eleanor Powell has been awaited by picturegoers since her initial success in "Broadway…

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Tonics for Women Old Novocastrians at Their Opening Dance

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 3

The Old Novocastrians' Association held its first dance of the season at Tyrrell Hall last Saturday night. Many dancers and representatives of other school organisations attended…

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Dazzling Array of Talent "Born to Dance" at Herbert's

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 3

In its music, production value and dazzling array of supporting talent, M.G.M.S "Born to Dance," which is the main attraction at Herbert's…

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The Theatres "His Lordship" Arliss at Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 12

George Arliss has given the world some magnificent pictures—"Disracli." "The Millionaire." and "The Man Who…

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"White Horse Inn" Williamson Show in Huge Canvas Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 3

A huge canvas theatre, with a seating capacity of 2000, will be erected in Newcastle next Monday when the successful J.C. Williamson Ltd…

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Bushland Setting Rover Motors' Ball at Cessnock

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 12

A ball organised by Rover Motors Ltd., under the auspices of Cessnock Hospital Board, was held at the Lyecum Hall, Cessnock, last night and was largely…

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Kill Stalin? Bomb Under Theatre Box LONDON, April 20

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 10

A Berlin newsagency's report from Moscow states that a plot to assassinate the Secretary-General of the Communist Party (M. Stalin) is revealed by the…

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Picture Theatre Destroyed Fire at Gargelligo Lake Cargelligo

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 8

The Star picture theatre and dance hall were destroyed by fire to-day. The building was owned by Mr. C. T. Blacked and was leased to…

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Hollywood Fashions Are Smart Black Velvet Gown Striking Ensemble at Ball

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 4

Jean Harlow left nothing to chance on her visit to Washington to attend the President's Birthday Ball, writes Sheilah…

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Visit Theatre Judge, Jury, and Counsel Litigation Over Broadcast Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 10

Mr. Justice Davidson, with a jury, barristers and solicitors, visited a picture theatre this afternoon to see an American picture, "The Voice of Experience."…

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