Orchestra Not to Be Formed Yet
A sub-committee consisting of Messrs. J. S. Hurn, Colin Chapman, M. R. Jones and H. R. Morris, recommended the formation of a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts
Pictures, dances & concerts, 1951
580 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 2 of 29
New Theatre For Nelson's Bay
Construction of a new picture theatre at Nelson's Bay was approved yesterday by Northumberland County Council…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →World Premiere Of Folk Dance At Canberra
CANBERRA, Monday.—The Citizenship Convention here next week will be marked by a world premiere of the new Australian…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Big London Concert Draws Audience of 12 "Herald" Service
LONDON, Jan. 15.—Only 12 people arrived at the 8000-seat Albert Hall last night for a performance of Verdi's "Requiem"—and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Ballet Visit May Depend On Orchestra
There were difficulties involved in bringing the ballet "Corroboree" to Newcastle for the jubilee celebrations, an executive member of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fashion Spotlight Informal Dance Frocks For Platter Parties
Platter parties at home provide opportunities not only for dancing and record-airing among the younger set, but also for a chance to dress informally and attractively at little cost. Square dance routines have…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Move For Symphony Orchestra
The Lord Mayor of Newcastle (Ald. Purdue) said yesterday that he would recommend to the City Council that £3000 a year from…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Unions Will Help Finance Orchestra
A promise of full support by the trade union movement for the establishment of a Newcastle symphony orchestra was given today by the Secretary of the Trades Hall Council (Mr. A. Dowling)…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Black Watch Band Starts Its Tour
LONDON, Thurs. (A.A.P.).—The Black Watch Band (Royal Highland Regiment) left London yesterday in the Maloja…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Back Room Boys Of The Theatre
LONDON, Jan. 17. A.A.P.-Reuter.—In an unostentatious shop of London's Covent Garden area, the back room boys of the theatre are…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Letters To The Editor Symphony Orchestra
THE report of the sub-committee to the Music-out-of-doors Committee concerning the formation of an orchestra in Newcastle is long…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →British Band Leader For Newcastle
Lieut.-Colonel H. E. Adkins, famous British bandmaster, who arrived in Sydney yesterday. While in New South Wales, he…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Obstacles In Way Of Orchestra
The suggestion that Newcastle should have its own symphony orchestra is prompted, no doubt by a genuine desire to add something artistically and intellectually lasting to the city's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Empty Theatre On Bomb Alarm
NEW YORK, Jan. 21. A.A.P.—Police ordered all patrons to leave a New York theatre last night after having received an…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Cricket Ball" Hailstones Near Camden
SYDNEY.—Widespread damage was caused to Camden, the Oakes and surrounding districts by a severe hailstorm and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Rain Stops Premiere Of Folk Dance
CANBERRA, Tuesday.—The first presentation of Australia's first folk dance woven around the words and music of "Waltzing Matilda"…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Pictures On, Aborigines' Strike Off
DARWIN, Wednesday.—Darwin aborigines went back to work this morning on pre-strike conditions because they did not want to miss…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →No Blackout For Dance
Miss B. Sweetland, Secretary of Newcastle Y.W.C.A., prepares to ensure lighting for last night's dance at the association's rooms…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Lanterns Lit Dance At Y.W.C.A.
A pressure lamp and six hurricane lamps lit the Y.W.C.A. Social Hall for a dance held last night by the Girl Citizens' Council…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →300 Attend Park Concert
About 300 people attended an open air concert at Allambee Park, Valentine, on Saturday night. The concert was arranged by the…
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