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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

1,225 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 30 of 62

Euchre Party and Dance

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 August 1931 · page 2

A euchre party and dance was held in the showground pavilion on Thursday night in and of the local unemployed distress fund. There was a fair…

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"Event of Year" Travellers' Ball

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

All roads will lead to the Palais Royale, Newcastle, on Thursday night next, when the Commercial Travellers will put…

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An Old-fashioned Concert

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 August 1931 · page 2

Those who remember the crowded hall last year, when the Ladies' Choir, under Mrs C. G. Hopkins, gave their "Puritan" concert, will recognise the…

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Amusements the Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 August 1931 · page 4

Can a woman, madly in love with a man, heed her love for her country? Would she kill her lover to save her flag? The answers to these…

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Scott Memorial Hospital. Annual Ball

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 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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Push Ball Popular Horse Sport Revival Planned

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 August 1931 · page 6

A revival of the old game of Horse push-ball is to be made by the 16th Hunter River Lancers, Light Horse Regiment. The game…

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Coats Missing Sequel to Ball CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 August 1931 · page 5

Cessnock police were making inquiries to-day into complaints hat three overcoats were missing at the conclusion of the Spring Hall last…

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Did the "Disso" Overcoats Vanish at Spring Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 August 1931 · page 2

For some people the Spring Ball will be a memorable event in more ways than one. At last night's function three…

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Masonic Ball. In aid of Brentwood Hospital. Brilliant Function

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 August 1931 · page 2

The social committee of Lodge Prince of Wales 102, Muswellbrook, must have been a contented band when they viewed the result…

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Fatal Collapse Died at Theatre Door SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 August 1931 · page 6

Collapsing in the [?] of the Kismot Theatre, Drummoyne, last night, Arthur Williams (45), St. George's Croscent, Drummoyne, died…

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Raymond Terrace Red Cross Society Annual Ball Raymond Terrace

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 August 1931 · page 6

At the anuai meetlng of the Raymond Terrace Branch of the Red Cross Society it was decided lo hold the Red Cross Ball on Wednesday…

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Spring Ball Cessnock R.C. Effort Big Success Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 August 1931 · page 5

The Ly[?] Hall, Cumberland-street was beautifully decorated for the Spring ball last night, with hanging baskets, stags and elk horns,…

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Bright Singing Community Concert E.M. EFFORT

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 August 1931 · page 4

The usual weekly programme of community singing and vocal and instrumental items by local artists was given last night in…

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Railway Institute Orchestra Concert

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 August 1931 · page 2

The Railway Institute orchestra gave a concert in St. Luke's Hall, South Singleton, on Monday night, in aid of the funds of St. Luke's Church. There…

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Euchre and Dance Football Club Benefit

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 August 1931 · page 4

A very successful euchre party and dance was held in Homeville Hall, in aid of the Homeville Junior Football Club. The Merry Sparkiers'…

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Amusements the Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 4

"Three Faces East" and "Day break" are the two features of the splendid mid - week programme which commenced its screening last…

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E.M. CONCERT Community Chest Popular Lady

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 4

The East Maitland Literary Institute was packed last evening, when a concert was given in aid of the candidature of Mrs. J. R. Thomson, a…

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Pictures

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 5

On Thursday of last week Percy's travelling picture show presented the sound picture "All Quiet on the Western Front" at the School of Arts. The…

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Cessnock Town Band

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 2

At a largely-attended meeting of citizens, held in the Ambulance Hall last Sunday, a successful effort was made to revive the Town Band. An…

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Amusements the Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 4

To-morrow, "The Secret aix," a sensational drama of American city politics and the underworld, is the [?]raction which will head the…

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