Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Pictures, dances & concerts, all years

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

975 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 49

Protest Dismissed Sydney Band Contests Original Awards Unchanged Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 6

The Executive Committee of the New South Wales Band Association to-night dismissed the protest by the Waratah Municipal Band that, in the recent hand…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Friendly Societies in Gala Night Ball At The Town Hall

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 3

The combined Friendly Societies of the Newcastle district, rounded off their 150th Anniversary activities with a ball at the Town Hall last night. The Mayor and Mayoress of…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

After the Ball Was Over Rioting In Empire Games Village SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 1

[?] occurred in at section of the Empire Village early this morning after the return of Games competitors from a dance…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Rebels Repulsed Concerted Advance Fails Franco Watches European Events Barcelona, February 13

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 8

Fierce fighting continues on the Estramadura front. Rebel infantry and cavalry supported by artillery, advanced toward Sierra el Aguila, but were repulsed in…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Historical Ball Colour and Pageantry

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 3

The pageantry of the past will become the pageantry of the present in the Newcastle Town Hall on Wednesday night. February 23, when a Historical Ball will…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Artillery Band for Newcastle Military Parade on

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 9

The Organiser of the Newcastle 150th Anniversary celebrations (Mr. N. C. Derkenne) announced to-day that the Royal Australian Artillery Band would…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Injury by Cricket Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 9

Alan Johnston, of Stuart-street, Lora, was struck under the right eye by a cricket ball in a practice game at Lora Park yesterday afternoon. He was…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Pictures of War in Spain Display by Relief Committee

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 7

The horrors of modem civil warfare are portrayed in two sound pictures, "They Shall Not Pass," and "News From Spain." which the Spanish…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Sydney Orchestra's Visit

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 13

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra of 45 players will shortly at out on a special country tour, arranged by the Australian Broadcasting Commission as part of the…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Congress Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 6

Arrangements have now been completed for the Congress Ball to be held in the Newcastle Town Hall on Monday night, February 21. A number of the visiting…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Band to Play on Beach

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 7

The Royal Australian Artillery Band, which took part in the big military parade in Newcastle to-day, will play at Shortland Park, Newcastle Beach,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Historical Ball Mr. Claude Flemming Will Advise

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 3

The Historical Ball is rapidly drawing near, and the committee organising this function in connection with the 150th Anniversary celebrations is anxious to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Interest Revived Throwing the Ball SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 20

As an additional attraction to the anniversary cricket match to-day, the New South Wales Cricket Association promoted a throwing the cricket ball competition…

Continued on Trove, page 20 →

Military Parade Artillery Band Arrives Lead the March To-day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 12

The Royal Australian Artillery Band, of 30 members arrived in Newcastle last night, and will lead the march of the militia through the streets of the city…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Lord Mayor for Newcastle Will Attend Ball and Luncheon

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 1

The Organiser of the Newcastle 150th Anniversary Celebrations (Mr. N. C. Derkenne) announced to-day that the Lord Mayor of Sydney (Aid. N…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Pictures From the Past An Old Book: A Convict's Engravings Newcastle and Sydney Scenes (S.m.b.w.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 5

Thomas Gray, the English poet, wrote in his "Elegy" about the rude forefathers of the hamlet sleeping beneath the sods in the churchyard at Stoke Pages. Unconsciously and, poetically he anticipated the modern cry of equal opportunities for all when…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Pictures of Truth

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 5

"Symbol or pictures of truth have ever been the medium whereby men have endeavoured to interpret the truths of God to one another," said the Rev. H…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Pictures From Overseas By Air Mail

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 1

SOMETHING IS OBVIOUSLY wrong here. Both rider and mount are ditched during an English sleeplechase. The horse does not seem to mind. THESE TWO American girls have come to London as missionaries for the M[?] Church. They are forbidden make-up, liquor. tea and…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Congress Pictures Sent to Pope

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 9

Photographs taken during the Eucharistic Congress by "The Newcastle Sun" staff men were among a selection which Mr. F. J. Chill has posted…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Historical Ball Rehearsal To-night

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 3

The Secretary of the Historical Ball Committee (Miss Agnes Moloney) stated last night; following a well-attended meeting, that a rehearsal under the direction…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →