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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

1,225 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 27 of 62

Presbyterian Concert

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 6

A very line concert programme was staged in the Presbyterian School Hall last night in aid of Church funds, and although the attendance might have…

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Amusements the Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 July 1931 · page 4

Should a past indiscretion in anybody's life [?]gat their turne happiness? This is the problem that races Gloria Swanson in her latest,…

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Masked Fancy Dress Ball and Euchre

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 July 1931 · page 3

Had one of the old folk strayed into the Mount Olive hall last Thursday night, not knowing what was on, he or she would have thought the years had…

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Amusements the Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 4

Whon a proud, old-fashioned family, who love the old home which their ancestors have occupied for centuries, are faced with the fact…

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WESTON Benefit Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 6

A picture benefit was held in the Weston School of Arts by the Weston Relief Committee on Friday night last…

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School Juvenile Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 6

A grand juvenile ball, in aid of the Cessnock School fund, will be held at the Perish Hall, Westcott-street, on the night of August 24. Prises to…

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A Splendid Band of Workers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 1

The lot of the unemployed in this town has been made a little move cheerful by the work of the unemployment relief committee, the…

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Old-time Euchre Party and Dance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 1

The members of the Parents and Citizens' Association joined in with the Old Time Dance Club at the latter's euchre party and dance held…

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St. Mary's Annual R.C. Ball

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 2

Invariably one of the most popular attractions of the local social season, this year's annual ball in the interests of St. Mary's parish fund, was quite in…

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Friends of the Unemployed Euchre Party and Dance. Successful Bellbird Function

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 3

A well-attended euchre party and dance was held on Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Norley, Kearsley-street, Bellbird, in aid…

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Church of England Concert

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 1

We omitted to mention in our report of the concert held in the Masonic Hall on Thursday last that the function was organised by Mesdames H…

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Amusements Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 July 1931 · page 4

His son had been tricked into marrying a woman with a past, and there wore those who saw that he did not remain ignorant of it. A…

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A.F.A. DANCE Morpeth S. of A.

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 July 1931 · page 5

The School of Arts, Morpeth, was crowded on Saturday night, when a delightful and most successful dance was held under the supplies of the…

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GRETA Frolic and Dance Hall Packed Greta

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 July 1931 · page 3

The Central Hall was packed when a frolic and dance was carried out in aid of the Boys' Band. Socially and financially it was a great success…

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A Grand Success Annual Catholic Ball Pretty Hall Decorations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 July 1931 · page 4

Maitland's annual Catholic Ball was held last night in the Catholic Hall, and was a decided success. There was a large attendance and the Church funds should be considerably augmented as a result…

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Cricket Board of Control Criticised by N. S. Wales Association. the Six Ball Over

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 July 1931 · page 3

The Board of Control was severely criticised when at Monday night's meeting of the New South Wales Cricket Association, minutes…

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Rainbow Dance Best of the Season Cessnock Function Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 July 1931 · page 7

The swaying, changing medley of beautiful crosses of all imaginable hues, contrasting sombrely against the darker background of the men…

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Tennis Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 4

The jazz night advertised in this issue Miss Lydia. Dancers who have not previously had the…

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Old time Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 5

Lovers of old-time dancing will be afforded an opportunity of enjoying themselves to the full on Tuesday night next when a grand old-time…

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Success of Rainbow Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 4

Both socially and financially the "Rainbow Dance" held at Parish Hall, Westcott-street, on Tuesday night last, was a wonderful success…

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