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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

1,225 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 29 of 62

Old-time Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 2

The old-time dance held in the South Cessnock Sail on Tuesday evening turned out a successful one and a very happy and enjoyable…

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Amusements the Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 4

A big programme is announced for Saturday only, matineeand [?] both the palace and Princess Theatres, in Not exactly…

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Band Music at Hospital

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 1

Since being, reformed, several weeks ago, the Cessnock Band has been playing on Sunday afternoons at the Cessnock Hospital, under the…

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Mad Hatters" Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 8

At the conclusion of the Women's Hospital Auxiliary meeting on Monday the ladies formed themselves into a committee to run a "mail hatters"…

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Pictures at the Strand

Singleton Argus · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 2

George O'Brien, recognised as one of the foremost interpreters of outdoor and western roles, is the starred player in "Fair Warning," to be screened at…

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Masonic Ball-monday Night

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 2

The long-looked for event, the Masonic Ball, will take place in the School of Arts on Monday night. The event will be held in aid of Brentwood…

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Scott Memorial Hospital. Annual Ball

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 2

Always one of the outstanding events of the social season, the S.M. Hospital ball will be held in the Olympia Theatre on Thursday next, 6th August…

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Civic Reception for Y.a.l. Band

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 2

At Wednesday's meeting of the Municipal Council a communication was received from the Director of the Young Australia League, advising that…

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Old-Time Dance Club. Point Score Winners

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 2

Thirty tables were occupied at the Old Time Dance Club's euchre party on Friday night last. Prize-winners were:—Ladies, Mrs. J. Mears 1, Mrs…

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Dungog Golf Club. Ball to be Held

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 2

At a general meeting of Dungog Golf Club held at the Royal Hotel on Tuesday evening, it was decided to hold a ball on August 25th in Dungog…

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Sunday School, But No Pictures. Punishment for Boys

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 7

Four boys who were before the Children's Court to-day on charges of stealing golf balls from the local links were placed in the…

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Scenic and Lighting Effects at Strand Theatre

Singleton Argus · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 2

Mr R. Bryant, electrician and operator at the Strand Theatre, has been responsible for producing scenic, sound, and lighting effects in the theatre…

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Letters to the Editor. Effect of Pictures (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 6

Sir,—In Wednesday's issue of the "Mercury" appeared a letter on the above by "picture Fan." I think he Quite misses the point. Judge…

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On with the Dance But Mr. f odd Didn't Say So Social at Abernethy Home

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 2

When the secretary of the Cessnock Hospital (Mr. J. Brown) mentioned at Wednesday night's meeting of the Board that the ladies'…

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Grand Concert

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 4

The recently formed Tea Gardens Dramatic Society assisted by artists from Pindimar, staged a grand concert in Australia Hall on Saturday…

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Amusements the Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 August 1931 · page 4

A triple love affair which did not turn out so won is emphasised in "Not Exactly Gentlemen" victor Me[?]aglen Lew Cody ans Eddie…

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Red Cross And Soldiers' League Annual Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 August 1931 · page 4

The annual dance and card evening in aid of the Returned Soldiers League aud Red Cross appeal was held last night in the Town Hall…

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Euchre and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 August 1931 · page 5

A very successful cuchro party and dance was held at the Literary institute, East Maitland, on Saturday night. The cuchro prizes er won…

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Amusements the Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 August 1931 · page 4

Joan Bennott and Harry Richman are the two principal characters in "Puttin' on the Ritz," in an all-singing, talking and dancing…

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Milbrodale Tennis Club Dance

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 August 1931 · page 3

The Milbrodale Tennis Club held their second dance and "500" tournament in Bulga Hall on Thursday night last. Despite several counter…

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