Branxton Presentation by Concert Party
At Branxton School of Arts, Mr. W. W. Bendeich, on behalf of members of St. Brigid's Concert Party, presented an electric toaster to Miss Mary Heffernan…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts
Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947
616 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 2 of 31
Americans Picket Theatre Which Banned Negroes "Herald" Service
NEW YORK, Jan. 23.—Pickets, protesting against the policy of a Washington theatre, which excludes negroes from the audience, were held…
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PARIS, Jan. 23. A.A.P.—The famous pianist Alfred Cortot, after what the newspaper "Paris Presse" describes as repeated warnings from…
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Forcing a door with a piece of timber, thieves broke into the Century Theatre early on Saturday morning They stole £5/12/ in cash, and seven…
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A concert party of Western Australian aborigines, touring Australia under the direction of the United Aborigines' Mission, will give a…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Hard Hitter at Soft Ball
Elsie Swan of Cook's Hill School, plays soft ball and swings in a very earnest attempt to make a heavy score while playing…
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Gum leaves, ukuleles, banjos, piano-accordeons, tambourines, triangles, bells and drums were played by aboriginal children of the Mt. Margaret…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Newcastle Ex-Servicemen's Band Recital
Newcastle City Ex-Servicemen and Citizens' Band will play at the Mater Hospital on Sunday from 2.30 p.m. till 4.30 p.m. under Musical Director…
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To raise funds to provide social amenities for the area a "get together" dance was held at Whitebridge Hall. A novelty waltz was won by Mesdames…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Waratah-mayfield Band Recital
A band recital is to be given by the Waratah and Mayfield District Band in Waratah Park tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. There will be…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Lacked Support, City Band Begins New Life
One of the city's best-known bands has changed its name because it lacked the support of Greater Newcastle Council and the public…
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A series of subscription concerts by visiting celebrity instrumentalists and singers will be inaugurated by the Australian Broadcasting Commission…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Marshal Tito on Dance Floor
The Yugoslavian leader, Marshal Tito, resplendent in diplomatic uniform, dances and old-time waltz with Madame Zofia Wendel, wife of the Polish Ambassador to Belgrade. The picture was taken at a reception at the officers' club in Belgrade…
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SYDNEY.— Officials at a North Shore golf course have won a battle against an unusual golf ball thief—a fleet-footed dog…
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An Australasian band championship will be conducted in Newcastle by the Band Association of New South Wales as part of the 150th…
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On Sunday night, a recital will be given in Newcastle Beach rotunda by Merewether District Band. On Sunday, March 16, it is proposed to give…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →81 Bodies Found in Berlin Dance Hall Ruins
BERLIN, Feb. 11. A.A.P.—Rescuers have recovered 81 charred bodies from the ice-covered ruins of the Karlslust dance hall at Spandau,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →—The Letter Box— Band Stand Idea
In reply to the various comments re my scheme to convert the Pacific Park air-raid shelter into a bandstand, I might state…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →£8000 Jewellery Find in Theatre Cupboard
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The manager of toe Embassy Theatre, Castlereagh-street, Sydney, found more than £8000 worth of jewellery, wrapped in a handkerchief, in a cupboard in the basement of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Women In Near Riot At Cape Town Royal Ball
CAPE TOWN, Thursday: Women guests caused an amazing disturbance at the City Hall as the Royal Family was leaving the civic ball on Tuesday night…
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