New Theatre League
The executive of the Newcastle New Theatre League decided to present the plays "Rehearsal," by Albert Maltz, and "Cupid Rampant," by Percy Corry, on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts
Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940
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Sports Dance Stockton Red Cross
Dancers are ignoring the hot weather. They have danced through the summer, and look forward to a long round of gaieties during the winter months…
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At the annual meeting of Swansea District Brass Band, Mr. J. C. M. Curran presided. The balance-sheet was adopted as satisfactory. A vote of thanks was…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →"No Sex Appeal," Said Manager English Players Sue Theatre Company SYDNEY
"Miss Murphy has no sex appeal. She cannot wear clothes. If I were to put on girls' clothes and walk across the stage I would display more sex appeal…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →At Theatre Royal
Basil Rathbone, the outstanding character actor, featured m "The Tower of London," now being screened at the Theatre Royal…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Week-end Golf Four Ball at Cockle Creek
Waratah Golf Club will close its summer season to-morrow with a four-ball par competition at Cockle Creek links. The annual general meeting will be…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →St. Patrick's Concert
The annual St. Patrick's concert will be held in the City Hall on Wednesday night. The programme is being arranged by Mr. T. O'Brien…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Dance for R.a.a.f. Comforts
The Cocoanut Grove made a pleasant setting for a dance arranged on Saturday night by Miss Marjorie Oughton for the Newcastle Women's Flying Club…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Ambulance Concert
A concert was held at the Victoria Theatre last night in aid of the Newcastle District Ambulance. The concert is a weekly feature. A large crowd…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →St. Patrick's Concert in City Hall
St. Patrick's annual concert will be held this year in the City Hall on Wednesday night. The programme, arranged by Mr. T…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →New Theatre League Annual Meeting
Growth in membership and activity was reported at the fourth annual meeting of the Newcastle New Theatre League…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Merewether Band Meets
Mr. H. Sharman presided at a meeting of the committee of Merewether Band. Letters were received from the Medical Superintendent, Mental…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Branxton St. Patrick's Dance
The annual St. Patrick's dance in aid of the St. Bridget's Roman Catholic picnic fund was held on Tuesday night. The picnic will take place on Easter…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Strand Theatre Lease Renewed
Adopting a recommendation from the Finance Committee, Greater Newcastle Council renewed for two years Greater Union Theatres' lease of the Strand…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →St. Patrick's Day Concert
Familiar Irish airs formed the greater part of the programme at the annual St. Patrick's Day concert at the City Hall last night. The stage was decorated on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Band Recital at Beach
A recital will be given by the Merewether Band on Sunday night in the rotunda, Newcastle Beach. Included in the programme will be several Irish…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Scott's Employees Supply Punch Ball
Misses P. Dolamore and M. James, employees of Scott's Ltd., have collected £2/10/ and handed it to the Victoria League for the purchase of a punch ball…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bulahdelah Show Ball Bulahdelah
Decorated with streamers and palms, the Bulahdelah School of Arts hall presented an attractive appearance to-night when the annual show ball was held. It…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Of Interest to Women Y.M.C.A. DANCE
The Y.M.C.A. dance at Tyrrell Hall on Saturday night was an outstanding success. The attendance, in spite of the heat, was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mayoral Ball Proceeds to War Fund Ald. Wiggins's Offer Accepted
A proposal by the Mayor (Ald. J. E. Wiggins) that a mayoral ball be held this season, and that proceeds be devoted to the Newcastle and District Patriotic and…
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