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When people sang together

Post author:Greg Ray
Post published:February 13, 2020
Post category:History Newcastle, NSW, Australia Vintage Photographs and Photography
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Some years ago I was given the chance to scan some magic lantern slides that had been used for advertising in cinemas in the Newcastle area. Dates varied, but many…

The old Victoria Theatre, now undergoing restoration.

The phantom of the Victoria Theatre and other cinema tales

Post author:Greg Ray
Post published:August 11, 2019
Post category:History Miscellaneous Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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THE entertainment Max Donnan enjoyed during his long career in Newcastle cinemas wasn’t always on the big screen. Some of it came from the clientele, some came from the quirks…

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