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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

975 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 49

The Talking Screen Stormy Career of Charles Parnell Elaborate Drama at Civic Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 3

There is much which merits real recommendation in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's film. "Parnell," now being screened at the Civic Theatre. It is…

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Film Pioneers Dead Invented Cartoon Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 10

Two remarkable men recently died in Paris (says the "Manchester Guardian"). They were Emil Kohl, the inventor of the cartoon film, and Georges Melies, the…

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Kurri Orchestra

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 9

In order to assist the funds of the Kurri orchestra to Journey to Sydney at Easter to compete in the eisteddfod, an open air community concert…

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First Dance Lysaght's Social Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 5

Lysaght's Social Club held the first of a series of monthly, dances at Tyrell Hall last night. The proceeds will augment the funds of the club. Gordon Faell's…

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Retention Favoured Pictures and Photographs at Stockton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 15

At a meeting of Stockton Council last night, several aldermen expressed concern at the future of pictures and photographs hanging on the walls of the…

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Fourpenny Ball Makes One Of The Major Sports

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 10

Add together a fourpenny cellu[?]oid ball, a 3s 6d wooden bat, a large table, and a strip of green netting about 6in. high. The result is a name that has more than 70.000 players in Britain: brings…

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Business College Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 13

Hamilton Business College Social Club held the first dance of the year in Tyrail Hall last night. Decorations added to the brightness of the party. The…

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Town Talk Prelude to the Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 12

Fashions are forecast for the coming season—the dancing season, so that the present is but a prelude to a gay social life. Shop windows throw to passers-by a reflection of the glittering new modes, and are a popular topic for town talk…

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Old Pictures Adamstown Discussion Brief Council Business

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 3

After a brief discussion concerning photographs and other property in the council chamber, Adamstown Council agreed last night that Adamstown's…

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Fate of Council Pictures Adamstown Aldermen's Suggestions

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 11

In the expectation that the Adamstown Council Chambers was likely to remain in use as a meeting place for societies, it was suggested at the…

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Of Interest to Women Lysaght's Social Club Dance Bright Party at Tyrrell Hall

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 6

With youth predominating and vivid and smart frocking, Lysaght's Social Club dance at Tyrrell Hall last Tuesday night…

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Merewether Municipal Band

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

At a meeting of the committee of the Merewether Municipal Band, over which Mr. H. Sharman presided, the Secretary (Mr. W. Brown) reported that the band…

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A Genial Programme St. Patrick's Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 14

The genial programme arranged for the annual St. Patrick's concert in the Newcastle Town Hall last night was given colour and brightness by many…

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Newcastle Sport in Pictures

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 6

Much depends on the start a 50 metres dusts and these girls made the most of it. Miss N. Mulcahy (second from left) won the Premier Club's Handicap from Miss J. Taylor (left). Adamstown Rifle Range set in picturesque bush surroundings during the Newcastle and Maitland Union competition on Saturday. (See pictures below.)…

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Charming Musical Romance "The Firefly" at the Civic Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 7

Few more charming musical films have been screened in Newcastle than Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "The Firefly," now at the Civic Theatre. It…

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Romance and Football "Navy Blue and Gold" at Theatre Royal

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 7

"Navy Blue and Gold," at the Theatre Royal, presents an entertaining picture of the varying fortunes of three trainees at the Annapolis…

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The Taking Screen Dramatic Film in Second Week "Dead-end" Featured at Strand Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 7

Samuel Goldwyn's presentation of "Dead End," now in its second week at the Strand Theatre, is marked by characterisation that lifts the film to…

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One - Act Play Contest Theatre League's Offer

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 9

The Newcastle branch of the New Theatre League announces a competition for a one-act play, to close in September…

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St. Patrick's Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 5

Sir,—Through the columns of your paper I should like to say a few words in appreciation of the "Missa Duodecima" (12th Mass) which was sung for the first time…

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Committee Appointed For Mater Hospital Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 14

Dr. O. J. Ellis presided at a meeting held at the Mater Miscricordiae Hospital, Waratah, on Thursday evening, to make arrangements for the second annual…

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