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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

975 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 19 of 49

Hospital Workers Application for Award Operating Theatre Duties Described Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 15

The large hospital board room at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital was converted into a court to-day, when Mr. Justice Webb, of the Industrial…

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Mission Benefits Community Singing Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 15

The Central Methodist Mission was crowded last night for a community singing concert conducted by. Mr. Bryson Taylor, of the Australian Broadcasting…

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Baptist Church Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 11

There was a large attendance at the Baptist Hall on Monday night, when a programme was presented in aid of the church funds by pupils of Miss May Ross,…

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For Library Domestic Science School Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 5

A. A. Milne's king who wanted butter on his bread, gossips in a city street, and dancers before an old-world miniature were among the characters at a concert…

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Crowning of the Queen Manchester Unity Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 13

THE CROWNING of the winner of a "Queen" competition conducted by district lodges was performed at the Manchester Unity Independent Order of…

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Marist Brothers' Ball Presentation of Debutantes to Bishop Gleeson

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 14

Sequinned butterflies glittered on the short veils of cut tulle worn by the seven debutantes who were presented to the Bishop of Maitland (Most Rev. E. E. Gleeson, C.SS.R.) at the Marist Brothers Ball in the City Hall last night…

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Of Interest to Women Bishop Receives the Debutantes at Marist Brothers' Ball

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 4

The thrill of being presented, the excitement of a new frock, different from any other previously possessed, and the…

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Maitland Masonic Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 14

The annual Maitland Masonic ball will be held at the West Maitland Town Hall on August 4. Debutantes wishing to be presented are to communicate with the…

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Air League Younger Set Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 14

Showers of novelties fell from the roof on to the heads of the dancers at the carnival and invitation dance held by the Australian Air League at the Club…

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Musicale at City Hall for Ball Funds

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 5

The musicale at the reception room at City Hall last night had two predominating features—the excellent programme, arranged by Mrs. Austin A musicale will be held at Blackall House next Wednesday afternoon for the U.L.V.A. Ball supper fund. It is being organised by the committees of…

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Woman's Realm Annual Ball Order of Eastern Star

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 14

Poinsettia and ferns decorated the stage at Tyrrell Hall last night, when the Newcastle Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held its annual ball. Roses…

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Eastern Star Order Has Its Annual Ball Gaiety at the Tyrrell Hall

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 5

Last night was a gay time at Tyrrell Hall when the Order of the Eastern Star held its annual ball. The ball Was a bright one. A versatile programme was provided by the orchestra, which introduced many well-known…

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Screen Fare Chased Producer Out of the Theatre Eventful Days For Allan Jones

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 3

Allan Jones has gained many new admirers after his latest showing in "The Firefly," so we give some illuminating…

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Theatre Programmes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 June 1938 · page 3

Theatres that continue to show double feature programmes make more money than single-feature theatres. To the motion picture industry that fact is a…

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The Theatres Review of To-day's Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 June 1938 · page 3

A variety of adventure dramas, musical films, and a sea epic offer entertainment to Newcastle and suburban theatregoers. There is also a diverting and captivating farce, and a comedy of Broadway…

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Wall Crashes Two Men Escape Fire in Sydney Theatre Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 June 1938 · page 11

When portion of a brick wall collapsed at the height of a city fire to-night, Arthur Callaghan and Sid Hayes had narrow escapes…

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Increase Unlikely Sydney Picture Theatre Charges SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 June 1938 · page 5

A Melbourne report that admission charges to picture theatres were to be increased, was discounted by Sydney motion picture interests on Saturday. The…

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Dick Powell Has Lead Musical Comedy At Theatre Royal

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 13 June 1938 · page 3

A full measure of popular music and smart comedy, with a dash of romantic Interest, is Included in "Hollywood Hotel," at the Theatre Royal…

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City Hall Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 June 1938 · page 5

Promoted by the combined Happiness Clubs, a concert was held in the City Hall last night, in aid of crippled children. A good programme was given. The…

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High School Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1938 · page 3

Bright music, novelties and streamers added to the gaiety of the dance arranged by the Ladies' Committee of the Newcastle Boys' High School on Saturday…

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