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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

1,336 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 12 of 67

Islington School Concert Postponed

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 4

Owing to the large number of unemployed in the district, due to the industrial trouble, the Islington Parents and Citizens' Association has decided…

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Revue in Canvas Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 14

Stanley McKay will present his "Gaities Vaudeville and Revue Co.," in an entirely new revue, "The Fleet's in Port," at the big canvas theatre, near the Civic…

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STANLEY McKAY'S Gaiety Theatre I

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 7

To-night, in the canvas theatre, Stanley McKay is to present his second production. "The Fleet's in Port," a sparking revue which was…

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Belmont Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 14

A concert was held in the Melvic Picture Theatre, Belmont, on Thursday night. Mr. F. Dodds was chairman. About 550 attended…

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Strike Committee Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 11

The third of a series of entertainments arranged by the Abermain Strike Relief Committee was held in the Star Theatre on Thursday night. A company of artists…

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Concert for Navy Men

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 11

MEN OF THE NAVY in Newcastle will be entertained at a concert given by Newcastle artists if plans of their sports committee are carried out…

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St. Elizabeth's Home Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 12

A happy concert was arranged this week for the girls of St. Elizabeth's Home, Mayfield, by Mr. J. McNeill. Pupils of Miss Margaret Gates presented a…

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Tropic Drama at Theatre Royal

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 2

Although the word glamor is still being constantly used in reference to Hollywood actresses and pictures, it seems as if it will have to be retained…

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"Now The Click Of Stick On Ball"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 11

These girls turn from beach to playing field and the stern tussle of hockey competitions. The Newcastle season does not begin until April 27, but there is much practice to be done before then. Saturday's rain did not deter Newcastle growing army of hockey players from their trials at National Park…

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"An Enemy of the People" Theatre League Presents Norwegian Play

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 9

"An Enemy of the People," a four-act satire by Henrick Ibsen, was presented by the New Theatre League at the New Theatre last night. Though…

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Two Collapsed and Died Woman Took Ill in Theatre SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 7

Two persons collapsed and died in Sydney to-night. Clarence Dykes, 60, of Pittwater-road, St. Ives, collapsed in the street near his…

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School Concert Cancelled

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 7

Because of the coal strike. Islington Parents and Citizens' Association last night decided to cancel a concert arranged for April 30…

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Open-air Concert for Road Workers

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 7

Men engaged on the Singleton-Putty road construction job are to be given an open-air concert to-morrow night…

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Nose Broken by Golf Ball Tram Traveller Claims Damages SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 13

Cyril Thomson claimed damages in the District Court to-day for injuries received when he was hit by a golf ball when travelling in a Manly tram. He alleged…

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Police Boys' Club Concert for War Fund

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 6

Indications are that the concert to be held in the City Hall to-morrow night by the Newcastle Police and Citizens' Boys' Club in aid of the…

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At Theatre Royal

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 3

Pat O'Brien, who stars with Ruth Terry in "Slightly Honorable," now being screened at the Theatre Royal…

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Wickham Dance for Popular Lady

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 9

Wickham Parish Hall last night was decorated in tones of lemon, orange, and green for is dance held for Miss M. Farnham, who is St. James's Parish…

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Flags of Nations at Staff Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 4

Flags of many nations were draped around the Recreation Hall at the Watt-street Mental Hospital last night for the dance held in aid of the Patients'…

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Council Employees Hold Social Club Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 4

The Greater Newcastle City Council Social Club held its first dance for the season at the Supper Room at the City Hall last night. Dancers showed…

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Opics for Women Two Hundred Club's Dance

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 7

THE Two Hundred Club held a dancing party in the Illoura Hall last night at which the President (Mr. L. Watkins) was present…

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