U.S. Orchestra Will Not Have German Conduct
NEW YORK, Jan. 6. A.A.P.—Chicago Orchestral Association has decided not have the German conductor. Wilhelm Furtwaengler,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts
Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949
456 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 1 of 23
Caught Suspect to Get News Pictures "Herald" Service
NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—A news photographer, William Ahlstrom, of the "Chester Times," Pennsylvania, had to capture his man personally…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Ritchie Benaud Badly Hurst By Rising Ball
MELBOURNE: Ritchie Benaud, young N.S.W. batsman, was struck on the head by a short rising ball in the Victoria v. N.S.W. Seconds cricket match this morning. It is feared…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Lord Mayoral Ball Will Open Social Calendar
The Newcastle Lord Mayoral Ball, to be held either during the last week in May or the first week in June, will mark…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Archibald Prize Pictures Rejected
SYDNEY.—The Art Gallery trustees rejected 48 paintings entered for the Archibald Memorial Prize, which is to be…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Dobell Pictures Attract Crowds
SYDNEY.—A crowd of over 600 curious, arguing spectators filled the two saloons holding the Archibald and Wynne…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Art Prize Pictures Dual Success By William Dobell
SYDNEY, Friday.—Sydney artist William Dobell to-day won the Archibald prize for a portrait and the Wynne art prize for a landscape. It is the first time in the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Open-air Concert at Belmont
About 3000 people attended an open-air concert under coloured lights in Brooks-parade, Belmont, last night…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Salvation Army Band Here From Brisbane
The Brisbane Citadal Salvation Army Band, which is to give two recitals here, arrived from Queensland early this…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Went To Sleep In Theatre, Was Locked In
SYDNEY.—Rushing to the Marlboro Theatre at Leichbardt to investigate a report that there was a robber on the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Newcastle Students' Concert
A string ensemble will assist students from Newcastle's leading studios in presenting a concert in Newcastle City Hall on February…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Symphony Orchestra "Needed Here"
"Newcastle should have a symphony orchestra, whether by public subscription or by a special council levy," said Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Royal Servant Dies At Palace Dance
LONDON, Feb. 2. A.A.P.—Miss Beryl Hanson, 28, a maidservant at Buckingham Palace, collapsed and died while dancing at the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Duo-pianists to Give Concert To-night
Maryon Rawicz (second from left) and Walter Landaner, world-famous duo-pianists, who will give a recital for the A.B.C. at the City Hall to-night, lunch with their wives. Mrs. Landauer won the title of "Miss Scotland" in a "Miss Britain" competition two years ago…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Art Show Pictures For Exhibition In America
When the International Children's Art Exhibition opens in Philadelphia, U.S.A., in May this year, 80 pictures from "The Newcastle Sun" Art Show will be included in the exhibition. Permission must be received…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Great Interest In Art Show Pictures
Letters received from children and parents granting permission for pictures entered in "The Newcastle Sun" Children's Art Show to be sent to America for hanging in the International Children's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Governor To Attend Lord Mayoral Ball
The Governor (Lieut.-General Northcott) is to receive debutantes at the Lord Mayoral Ball in Newcastle on June 8…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Atom Bomb Only Size Of Golf Ball
NEW YORK, Feb. 10. A.A.P.—The atomic bomb is the size of a golf ball and equal to 5,400,000 lb, of T.N.T., Lieut.-Colonel…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bowlers Handicapped By Wet Ball: Bright N.S.W. Batting
SYDNEY: South Australia's bowlers were handicapped by a slippery ball and damp approaches when play in the Sheffield Shield match was resumed just before midday today…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Reg Trew Concert Raised £144
A packed house at last night's testimonial concert in the Diamond Marquee Theatre contributed £144 4s 2d to the Lord…
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