Orchestral Concert
The Kurri Kurri Orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr. Alan Reid, gave a sacred concert at Kurri Kurri last night. This was its first appearance since…
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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938
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Folk Dance Custom of Norway In "Happy Landing" At Victoria Theatre
A Norwegian folk dance festival, known ns "The Bride's Fair." carries with it an odd custom which holds that if a man dances with the same…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Miss Moncrieff Concert to Aid Geelong Hospital MELBOURNE
"I want to do something in a big way to repay the hospital for the care and attention it has given me," declared Miss Gladys Moncrieff, the soprano, to-day,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Minute's Silence Anzac Sacred Concert
The Mayor (Ald. A. Griffiths) and aldermen of Greater Newcastle attended an Anzac sacred concert at the City Hall on Sunday night…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Kurri Masquerade Dance
A successful masquerade dance was held in the Catholic Hall on Monday night, in aid of the church funds. The dance was organised by Miss Marge Northey…
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A scene from Cinesound's new production "Lovers and Luggers." which will begin a season at the Strand Theatre next Friday. The leading character, Daubena Carsholt, played by the Hollywood actor Lloyd Hughes, is being introduced to a mixed company at Thursday Island. With him at the table are Captain Quid…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fleetwood-smith's Great Control of Ball Rain Or Shine Critics Advised to "Go Slow" on McCORMICK WORCESTER
Fleetwood-Smith's amazing control of the greasy ball was the most cheerful feature of the match against Worcester to-day. Hist colleagues are delighted with his form so early in the season, as he…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Woman's Realm Hockey Club Dance
The members of the Newcastle Mental Hospital Hockey Club arranged a dance last night at the recreation hall. The proceeds will swell the funds of the club…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Learns Dance Steps To Assist Footwork
Barnes, "baby" of the Australian Test team, was told that ballroom dancing would assist his footwork as a batsman, so, with a pretty partner, he does a "cross-chassis" step on the deck of the Orontes on the voyage to England. McCormick, right, is the interested spectator, while Mr. M. Powell, Australian ballroom dancer, is the…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Rise of Dictators Menace to Democracies Britain and U.S.A. Concerted Action Urged (Australian Associated Press.) New York, May 3
In an address in New York on "British and American Cooperation" Sir Henry Braddon, a member of the Legislative Council of…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Savoy Theatre Shows
Warner Bros.' film of romantic adventure, "Captain Blood." with Errol Flynn and Olivin de Havilland in the leading roles, will be featured at the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Band Of Comedians In "Let George Do It"
Cinesound's "Let George Do it." shortly to be released, is Director Ken Hall's twelfth feature production. Drama, sophisticated comedy and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Radio Pictures Of Rome's Greeting To Dictators
Through the streets of Rome, crowded with cheering people, dictators Hitler and Mussolini drive together in a triumphal procession to the conference…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Stars Attacked Loss of Drawing Power Theatre Owners' Demand Hollywood, May 4
The Independent Theatre Owners' Association in New York advertised in the "Hollywood Reporter" that it was tired of losing money on such stars as Mae…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Theatre Deeds for Shaw
Mr. Bernard Shaw, right, member of the Theatre Executive Committee, receive, the deeds of the British National Theatre mile from the diplomat, Sir Robert Vansittart. who is an amateur playwright. The ceremony marked the eve of the 374th anniversary of Shakespeare's birthday. In Shakespeare's day, when formal deeds…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fire in Theatre Projection Box Brigade's Good Save in Auckland Auckland
Fine work by Auckland Fire Brigade saved great damage to the heart of Queen-street when the projection box of the Plaza Theatre caught fire…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Pelaw Main Community Concert
Organised by the Senior Heralds of St Michael and All Angels' Church and conducted by Mr. DAvid Davies, a successful community concert was held in the…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →West Wallsend Ball Cooperative Guild
The West Wallsend Cooperative Society Women's Guild annual ball, held in the School of Arts Hall, was an outstanding success. Representatives…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →John Boles in Comedy "Hit" With Jack Oakie At Civic Theatre
Following the example of other Hollywood players who have graduated from serious drama to light romantic comedy. John Boles spring a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Miss Gladys Moncrieff To See Concert from Wheeled Chair MELBOURNE
Although her leg will still be in plaster of paris, Miss Gladys Moncrieff has promised to attend one of the performances of the Geelong Operatic Society, which…
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