Why Not an Orchestra
Sir,—Some correspondents have told us of their wide experience as conductors, singers, etc., but these persons have been unable to organise…
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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942
463 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 2 of 24
Re-form Orchestra
Sir,—Allow me a final word in reply to the many critics of the Musicians' Union for its apparent failure to carry on for the benefit of some…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Newcastle Repertory Theatre
A reading of A. A. Milne's play, "The Dover Road," was given last night by the Newcastle Repertory Theatre in the Legacy Club rooms…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →First Pictures of A.i.f. in Action in Malaya
First pictures, by are mil, of the A.I.F. in action in Malaya Top: Japanese banks wrecked and in flames after they had been engaged by Australian gunners who gone to the aid of the hard-pressed Indians on the River Muar front. Above This blazing tank was one of the 10 destroyes by the Australian official A.I.F. Film Unit photos, from the Cinesound Newsreel, they were taken inder…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tenders Invited for Lease of Theatre
By ten votes to nine the Greater Newcastle Council refused last night a suggestion by Alderman Peters to enter into negotiations…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Council Wants More Money Call Tenders For Strand Theatre
By 10 votes to 9 Greater Newcastle Council lost night adopted a recommendation by the Finance Committee that tenders be invited for the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →At Sydney Appeal Dance
The Deputy Mayor (Aid. Stevenson), the Mayoress (Mrs. Young) and Commander Rowland at the New H.M.A.S. Sydney Appeal dance at the City Hall last night…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Newcastle Theatre Programmes
CIVIC (All week): "Western Union." Robert Young; Randolt Scott. STRAND (All week): "Love on the Dole,' Clifford Evans. Deborah Kerr; "Gentleman from Dixie," Jack Larue. Marion…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →H.m.a.s. Sydney Dance
Viewed from the gallery last night, the main floor of the City Hall appeared as a mass of moving colour. Hundreds of dancers circled…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Militia Band Embarks
New South Wales bandsmen going on board one of the transports which took Australian militiamen for service in Australia's Northern outposts. Militiamen have been highting the Japanese in the Mandated Territories, Australia's first line of defence in the Near North. (Department of Information picture.)…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Band Recital at Beach
Merewether Band, of 26 players, conducted by Mr. W. N. Morgan, yesterday played a programme of hymn tunes, old-time melodies,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Helping The War Effort Kotara Younger Set Dance
A dance arranged by the Kotara Younger Set was held in the Progress Hall on Saturday night. Proceeds were to assist the Kotara N.E.S. first-aid post…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldiers Will Hear Symphony Orchestra
While the distant din of battle rolled like a bass drum, the tired and dirty defenders of Leningrad, off for a night's leave, slumped in their seats—and listened to a full orchestra swelling out a symphony…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Football Without the Ball
THERE HAS already been much discussion in football circles about the new season. It has been agreed that, as far as possible,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →A.b.c. to Give Children's Concerts Here
The Australian Broadcasting Commission has decided to hold a series of children's concerts in Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Air Corps Dance
Another successful invitation dance was held last night at the Great Northern Hotel by members of the Newcastle Women's Air Training Corps. Members…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →V.d.c. Band
The Volunteer Defence Corps Band will hold band practice on Wednesday at 7.30 o'clock. The band will parade at 9.15 a.m. at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motion Pictures Declared Essential Work
NEW YORK, Sunday (A.A.P.).—The Director of Selective Service, Brigadier-General Hershey, has ruled that motion pictures…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Northern Hotel Dance
Members of the Great Northern Hotel Social Club held a successful dance at the hotel last night in support of their candidates, Misses Ada Dundas and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Dance at Great Northern
One of the many functions being held to aid the Beach Girl competition was a dance at the Great Northern Hotel last night…
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