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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

975 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 16 of 49

St. Stephen's Ball

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 3

St. Stephen's Church of England (Adamstown) Ball be held on July 26. Mrs. W. Hume is the president, Miss C. Baker the secretary and Rev. W…

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Derby Day Ball at Palace London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 1

The King and Queen will give a Derby bull at Buckingham Palace on the eve of the race. The traditional dinner to the Jockey…

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Stockton Diggers' Ball Miss Mavis Blanch the Belle

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 3

Miss Mavis Blanch was chosen as belle of the Stockton Diggers' Ball, and was presented with an embossed sash and a handsome utility set. The…

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Comedy in the Ozarks Hillbilly Characters At Theatre Royal

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 3

Warner Bros.' "Swing Your Lady," at the Theatre Royal, is a novelty among comedies of its type, for it is set in the "hillbilly" country of the…

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Presentation Dance Port Hunter Sailing Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 May 1938 · page 12

The Masonic Hall, Stockton, was gaily decorated with tricolour flags and streamers for a presentation dance held under the auspices of the Port Hunter…

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Something Unusual in Dramas Theatre League's Enterprise The Newcastle New Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 May 1938 · page 5

League has decided to produce Irwin Shaw's play. "Bury The Dead" on July 30. The piny will be produced by Mr…

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School of Arts Younger Set Dance at Waratah

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 May 1938 · page 12

Gaily coloured streamers decorated the Waratah School of Arts Hall last night, when the Younger Set held a dance. Mr. H. Hargreaves was MC., and Keith…

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First Railway Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1938 · page 13

At a meeting in the Newcastle Railway Institute of representatives of various branches in the Railway Department of the Newcastle district, it was decided to…

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May Ball For Tighe's Hill Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1938 · page 13

Dahlias and chrysanthemums decorated the stage of the Rosedale Hall last night, when the Maryville-Islington Committee of the Roman Catholic Church, Tighe's…

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Bright May-time Ball at Tighe's Hill

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 May 1938 · page 4

In a frock of corn gold tulle scintillating with gold sequins and veiling a sheath of taffeta banded in pastel shades Miss Enid Scott Was selected belle of the May Time Ball at the Rosedale Hall, Tighe's Hill, last night. The ball Was…

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Junior Band at Merewether

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 5

The first practice of the Merewether Junior Band will take place at the bandroom, Mitchell Park, on Wednesday night, June 1. A number of boys…

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Paul Draper To Dance in Goldwyn Film

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 3

Paul Diaper, leading American dancer, has been tinned by Samuel Goldwyn for a featured role in hit forthcoming musical. "The Great Musical Festival."…

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Ball—1, Dog—2, Browns Sprint to Fence Northampton

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 1

Australian batsman Bill Brown figured in an amusing incident wile fielding in the Northampton match to-day. A dog ran on to the outfield, carrying…

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Cavalry Ball Committee Formed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 May 1938 · page 16

Mrs. W. E. Bramble was elected President of the ladies' committee for the 16th Light Horse (Newcastle Troop) Cavalry Ball, at a meeting held at her…

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St. James' Ball Committee

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 May 1938 · page 15

The committee of St. James' Ball met in the Parish Hall, Wickham. Rev. A. W. Moore presided. Messrs. J. Lambert and W. Smith were appointed Ms.C. The…

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The Theatres Review of To-day's Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 May 1938 · page 3

A variety of adventure dramas, including one in technicolor, promises entertainment to Newcastle and suburban theatregoers to-day. A diverting farce and a musical comedy are also amongst the pictures to be shown…

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Topics for Women Younger Set Dance St. George's Hall Party

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 May 1938 · page 3

The Younger Set of St. George's Church, Hamilton, opened the season with a party at St. George's Hall, which was gay with decorations…

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They Are Used to Moving Pictures Portrait Painter and Talkie Stars Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 May 1938 · page 5

Five months in Hollywood has convinced the Australian pointer, Mr. Septimus Power, that movie folk, as sitters for portraits, are, to put it…

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£100,000 Fire in New Zealand Radio Station and Theatre Christchurch

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 May 1938 · page 5

Fire which caused damage estimated at more than £100,000 occurred early, to-day in a block of buildings in Colombo-street, north of Cathedral…

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Ambitious Scheme Sunday Music in Parks Band Group Active

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1938 · page 6

The possibility of several bands being made available to perform every Sunday during the season in the parks of the Greater Newcastle area was discussed by…

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