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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

975 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 3 of 49

Congress Ball Committee Formed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 14

Parishioners of St., Mary's Catholic Church and the wives of the executive of the Eucharistic Congress held a meeting at the Catholic Presbytery on…

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Band Contest Special Trains from Coalfield

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 6

In view of the interest in the band contest to be held in Newcastle, it has been decided that special trains will run from the Coalfield for the contest on…

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Band Contests at Newcastle Biggest Outside Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 7

The New South Wales State band championship contests, which will be held in connection with Newcastle's 150th Anniversary celebration on…

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Noah Beery Jnr. at Theatre Royal

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 3

The conflicting interests which influence the career of "Bud" Mason, a professional boxer, provide the story for "Some Blondes Are Dangerous,"…

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"Dance Halls Are Too Frivolous" Suppressed by the Japanese London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 1

Because they believe that they tend to make youth frivolous, the police are suppressing 50 dance halls in Japan and Manchukuo, in connection…

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Congress Ball Organising Committee Formed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 3

A meeting of representatives from all Newcastle parishes was held at St. Mary's Hall, Newcastle, to elect an organising committee to prepare for the Eucharistic…

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Missing Since He Left Dance Search Parties Out Auckland

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 1

Harry Oddy, 30. went to a dance at the hall at Waltaanga near Taumatunul on January 14 but has not been sen since he left to go home…

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A Recipe In Pictures Butterscotch Souffle

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 4

When served as the final course of a dinner, savories may be either hot or cold. They are popular for teas, cocktail parties and suppers. They…

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Getting Ball Up with a Brassie

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 15

In sweeping a teed-up ball away at may be assumed that the club head has just got to the bottom of the are at impact. With a brassle,…

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Dance Promoter Miss Batten's Plans to Raise Funds LONDON, January 26

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 10

At the Wimbledon Police Court to-day Miss Jean Batten, New Zealand airwoman, was granted, through her agent, John Ashfoed Smith, a casual licence to…

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Newcastle's History in Pictures Murals at Town Hall Novel Feature for Celebrations

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 9

Mid-Victorian ladies in frills and flounces and bustles and highly dignified gentlemen in dundrearies top hats and frock…

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Pictures Renamed

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 3

NEW titles for two pictures are announced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, "Man-proof" replaces "The Four Marys," starring Myrna Loy, Rosaline…

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Congress Ball in Town Hall Committee to Meet Tonight

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 4

The Congress Ball to be held in the Newcastle Town Hall on the night of February 21 after the Eucharistic Congress programme has ended…

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Band Contests Opening in Sydney Gympie Wins "D" Grade Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 15

The Australian championship band contests were begun at the Sydney Sports Ground to-day. Rain threatened early in the evening, and the crowd numbered…

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Muswellbrook Band Successes Muswellbrook

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 6

Satisfactory reports were received about Muswellbrook band's performance in the Anniversary celebrations now being held in Sydney…

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Decoration Plans Congress Ball Committee Enthusiastic

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 12

Enthusiasm was shown at last night's meeting of the committee that is organising the Newcastle Congress Ball. Rev. Father M. J. Fitzgerald presided, and…

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Opinions Vary Adjudicators at Band Contest Wollongong Wins C Grade Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 11

Adjudicators held varied opinions of the performances of C grade bands in the Australian band championships at the Sydney Sports Ground to-night…

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Concerted Help for China Tentative Agreement Is Reached GENEVA

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 5

China may receive concerted help outside the League machinery, Britain, France and Russia furnishing credits and supplies…

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Struck by Cricket Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 9

While playing cricket on the East End oval yesterday afternoon. William Thompson, 19, of David-street, Cessnock, had his nose broken when he was struck by…

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Vice-royalty at Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 8

A debutante curtseying to the Governor-General and Lady Gowrie at the Pioneers' Ball in Sydney at the week-end. On the right are Lord and Lady Wakehurst…

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