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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

975 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 8 of 49

Orchestral Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 9

The Australian Broadcasting Commission's orchestra will make its first appearance in Newcastle to-night. The orchestra consists of 45 players, and is…

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Symphony Concert in Newcastle Fine Programme for To-night

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 10

"I hope that the visit of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra of the Australian Broadcasting Commission will stimulate the cause of music in Newcastle,"…

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Sydney Symphony Orchestra Its Recital at Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 4

The Broadcasting Commission Symphony Orchestra programme last night varied from excellent to trite, and the quality,…

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Pictures for School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 12

Speaking at the annual meeting of Carrington Parents and Citizens' Association last night, the Mayor (Ald. H. N. Coe) said it was likely that the school would…

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Fine Ensemble A.B.C. Orchestra in Newcastle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 15

The inspiration which prompted the Australian Broadcasting Commission to make a musical contribution to the 150th anniversary celebrations by sending its Sydney…

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World Concert From Australia

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 12

The invitation to Australia by the International Broadcasting Union to broadcast a world concert coincides with the 150th anniversary celebrations. The Australian…

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Band Recital

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 March 1938 · page 10

Under the direction of the Civic Municipal Association, the Waratah Municipal Band will give a recital on the Newcastle Beach promenade on Sunday night…

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Man's Ordeal in Bush Near Stroud Lost Three Days Owes Life to Gallant Band of Searchers Stroud

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 March 1938 · page 1

With his mind a blank and his clothes in tatters, Theodore Neville, a 36 years old sawmill owner, was found at dawn to-day sitting on a rock in the middle of a lonely bush stream about six miles from his Stroud home too exhausted to move…

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Younger Set Dance C.w.a. at Great Northern

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 March 1938 · page 3

The Great Northern Hotel dance-room was a delightful background for the smart frocking of the dancers at the C.W.A…

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Good Comedy and Tense Drama Pleasing Films at Theatre Royal

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 March 1938 · page 7

Music, dancing and comedy in the high-pressure Wheeler and Woolsey style go to make bright entertainment in "High Flyers." now being shown…

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Eight-ball Over M.C.C. South African Tour DURBAN, March 6

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 March 1938 · page 12

The South African Cricket Board of Control has recommended the adoption of the eight-ball over throughout the Marylebone Cricket Club's tour of 1938-39…

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"World's Finest Dance."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 8

Prominent ballroom dancers from London, Mr. Frank Alderson and Miss Lorie Macgorlic, who are now in Australia, say that the slow fox trot is still the finest…

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Civic Ball Unusual Decorations Gathering at Maitland

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 13

A civic ball was held in the Town Hall. West Maitland, last night as part of the celebrations organised by the Maitland 150th Anniversary Committee. The…

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At Strand Theatre To-morrow

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 14

Joe! McCrea, Sylvia Sidney and Billy Halop, as they appear in a scene from Samuel Goldwyn's dramatic success "Dead End." which begins a season at the Strand Theatre on Friday…

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New Theatre League "Where's That Bomb?"

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 4

The New Theatre League presented two short plays in the A.R.U. Hall last night. They were "Where's That Bomb?" (Cullen and Roberts),…

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In Happy Mood Carrington Aldermen Council Debate Pictures for Public School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 3

Aldermen at Carrington Council last night were in a happy mood, notwithstanding that it was the second last occasion on which they would meet as a council. The…

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Wallsend Band Good Year Reported at Annual Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 11

"I move that the same men as we had for last term be re-elected," said a member of the committee at the annual meeting of Wallsend Municipal Band last…

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Woman Swimmer's Status Miss Iredale in Pictures Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 10

Miss Beryl Iredale would not be disqualified, but would automatically forfeit her amateur status if she were advertised in a…

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Schools' Night Pageant and Concert "History of Newcastle"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 11

The participation of the Newcastle combined schools in the 150th anniversary celebrations was continued with a concert programme and pageant held in the…

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Dramatic Acting in "Dead End" Realistic Picture at Strand Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 3

Theatre-goers who demand entertainment in good quantity from their screen fare need not be wary of "Dead End" when they know that the film…

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