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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

975 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 10 of 49

The Elements and Man "The Hurricane" at Civic Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 3

Some outstanding technical effects are achieved in Samuel Goldwyn's United Artists' production, "The Hurricane," which is now showing at the…

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The Talking Screen a Glimpse of Real Life "Stage Door" at the Strand Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 3

The most impressive feature of "Stage Door," the new R.K.O. film starring Katharine Hepburn, Ginger Rogers and Adolphe Menjou, which is…

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Cricko Association Dance And Presentation

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 3

There was a very large attendance at the Newcastle District Cricko Association's presentation dance at the Adamstown School of Arts, at which…

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Stormy Scenes Final Meeting of City Council Theatre Lease Objection to Renewal Without Tenders

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 7

The final meeting of the City Council last night, was marked by stormy scenes. Bitterly criticising a recommendation…

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Scottish Pipers' Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 2

The Secretary of the Newcastle Australian Scottish Pipers Band (Mr. D. L. Macdonald) said yesterday that the invitation of the Returned Soldiers' League…

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Childhood Ball

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 3

At a meeting of the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society at Blackall House it was decided to hold the annual Back to Childhood Ball on May 4. Mrs. T…

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Theatre Lease City Council's Renewal Ald. Young in Reply (To the Editor.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 10

Sir,—In your report of the final meeting of the City Council it was stated that in "bitterly criticising a recommendation from the Finance Committee,…

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Woman's Realm Supper Dance Funds for Boys High School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 2

A supper dance, arranged by the ladies' committee of the Newcastle Boys' High School, was held last night at the school assembly hall. The proceeds are for the…

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Equestrian Club Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 18

A presentation of trophies took place at the Newcastle Equestrian Club dance, held in the Sapper Room at the City Hall last night. Mr. A. C. Edwards made…

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Air League Dance Gay Decorations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 16

The National Park Bowling Clubhouse was gay with flags last night, when the Air League held its first dance for the season. Balloons, streamers, and…

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Of Interest to Women Equestrian Club Dance in City Hall Trophies Presented

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 5

The Newcastle Equestrian Club opened its indoor social season with a dance at the Supper Room at City Hall last night. The dancers thoroughly enjoyed the few hours of amusement. The main activities of the club are Sunday outings to…

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West Wallsend Concert

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 5

To cover expenses for a stall at the forthcoming west Wallsend Presbyterian Church bazaar, a concert was held in the church hall last night. It was…

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St. John's Church Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 14

At a meeting held in St. John's Church of England Parish Hall, Cook's Hill, it was decided to hold the second annual Church ball "in the City Hall on…

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Man's Death at Dance Friend Thought He Was Joking

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 1

Friends of Arthur Storey, 54, miner, of High-street, Belmont, thought that he was playing a joke when he fell to the floor…

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Bulahdelah Success Annual Show Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 April 1938 · page 2

Decorated with palms, streamers and flags, the Bulahdelah School of Arts presented an attractive appearance on Friday night when the annual Show Ball was…

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Comedy & Drama of the Sea Balanced Programme at Theatre Royal

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 April 1938 · page 4

A film with as many complications in its plot as there are laughs (and that means plenty) is "Fit For a King, the new Joe E. Brown comedy now at…

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Lodge Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 3

The Waratah Royal Arch Chapter Lodge held its first dance for the season on Saturday night at the Masonic Hall, Mayfield. A short programme was given…

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Lodge Peninsula Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 12

The Masonic Hall, Stockton, was gaily decorated in shades of orange, yellow and white last night, when the Lodge Peninsula held a successful dance. Novelties…

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Newcastle City Pipe Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 4

A dance in aid of Newcastle City Pipe Band was held as Tuesday night in St. Peter's School Hall, Hamilton. Music was provided by Mrs. Morgan's orchestra…

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Autumn Dance Woolworth's Hockey Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 4

The colours of the club—purple and lilac—were used effectively to decorate Tyrrell Hall last night, when Woolworth's Hockey Club held an autumn…

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