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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

1,336 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 67

Police and Citizens' Band to Be Formed

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 9

The Mayor of Greater Newcastle (Ald. J. E. Wiggins) and Superintendent A. H. C. Jones conferred today on the question of forming a Police…

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Community Concert

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 7

The Belmont Strike Committee is conducting a community concert at Belmont to-night as part of the local strike organisation's programme of…

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Topics for Women Military Ball at Kurri

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 5

The second, annual military ball, conducted by Kurri Militia Sports and Social Club was held in the Kurri…

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Islington School Concert

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 9

To augment the fund for the purchase of books for its library. Islington public School will hold a concert in the Presbyterian Hall, Hamilton,…

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Gay Decorations at Stroud Show Ball STROUD

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 12

The 19th annual Show Ball held in the Stroud School of Arts to-night was one of the most successful held by the Show Committee. It was organised by the…

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Belmont Concert for Strike Funds

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 13

A concert in aid of the strike funds was held in the Melvic Theatre, Belmont, Mr. Neilson presided. About 400 attended…

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Lodge Dance at Belmont

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 7

Lodge Belmont's second dance of its series was held on Saturday night, when 160 were present. Arrangements were carried out under…

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Waratah-mayfield Theatre Circuit

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 2

The famous English character actor, Robert Donat, gives an outstanding performance as a hard-working country g.p. in "The Citadel," the film…

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New Theatre League Productions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 5

Two plays presented by the Newcastle New Theatre League last night bore evidence of careful preparation. Both were performed competently and were well…

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Band at Garden Party Big Waratah Gathering

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 3

Selections by the Waratah Prize Band, conducted by Mr. P. Hopwood, at a garden party held by the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Carter, of Waratah, were…

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First Dance of Season Ex-students of Cook's Hill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 3

The City Hall was crowed on Saturday night for the first dance of the season by Cook's Hill Ex-Student's Union…

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Y.m.c.a. Has "Night in Spain" Novelty Dance at Tyrrell Hall

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 3

A Spanish dance by Caldwell and Smith, songs by Mr. J. Willard and a "bull fight" were highlights of the Y.M.C.A. "Night in…

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Of Interest to Women Ex-students of Cook's Hill School Hold Dance in City Hall

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 3

Congratulations were showered upon Mr. and Mrs. George Bell, president and social secretary respectively of the Cook's Hill ex-Students' Association, at the opening dance on Saturday night at the City Hall…

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Swansea Proud of Its Band

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 7

Swansea is one of the few towns to the North that boasts of a complete brass band. Residents are proud of the fact and give it their wholehearted…

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Topics for Women Lodge Stonehaven Dance

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 2

Lodge Stonehaven staged the first dance of the season at Tyrrell Hall last night. The dance was a very enjoyable one, made so by the spirit of friendship that prevailed and the excellent orchestral music…

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Stockton Red Cross Sports Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 2

Rain did not deter supporters of the Stockton, branch of the Red Cross Society from attending the monthly sports dance at the Masonic Hall, Stockton, last night…

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No Drums for Cardiff Boys' Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 10

The Department of Education has refused to grant Cardiff Boys' Band a sat of drums. The Director of Education (Mr. G. R…

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Boys' Club Concert for War Fund

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 8

On April 19 the Police Boys' Club will hold a concert in the City Hall of the Newcastle and District Patriotic and War Fund. A meeting will be held at…

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A.b.c. Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 5

The Marimbo Trio, consisting of a pianist, a violinist and xylophonist, were popular at the community singing concert conducted by Bryson Taylor, of the…

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St. Patrick's Concert at Junction

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 10

The large audience at St. Joseph's Parish Hall, Junction, last night, were presented with an entertaining programme arranged for the annual St…

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