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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

1,225 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 35 of 62

Royal Ball Brilliant Scene at Palace

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 August 1931 · page 4

The outstanding event of the London season of 1931 was last week's Royal ball at Buckingham Palace—not a State ball, but a…

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Mount Olive News Euchre Party and Dance

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 August 1931 · page 2

A euchre party and dance was hold in the ball on Wednesday night last in aid of funds. It was riot as well attended us usual, but those present had…

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School Concert H.S.B. Scholars Fine Programme

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 August 1931 · page 4

A very successful concert was held in St. Paul's Parish Hall on Thursday night in aid of the Horseshoe Bond School Christmas tree,…

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Hockey Club's Dance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 August 1931 · page 2

On Saturday night last a dance was held in the Masonic Hall by the members of the "Wanderers'" Hockey Club. The proceeds were in aid of the…

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Amusements the Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 August 1931 · page 4

The memory of the British R101 disaster will be revived for those who see "Dirgible," which is screening at the palace Theatre…

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Timor Helps Ambulance. Successful Ball

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 25 August 1931 · page 1

As mentioned in a previous issue, the residents of Timor recently decided to fall in behind an effort to assist the Scone District Ambulance, and to that…

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Fined for Smoking Dance Hall Incident

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 August 1931 · page 3

At the Cessnock Police Court to-day, C. McDonald was proceeded against on a charge of smoking in a public hall…

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Band Contest Splendid Entry Twelve to Compete

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 August 1931 · page 4

The hand contest arranged by the Maitland military and Citizens Band, and which will he held on September 12 and 18, promises to be one of the…

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On the "Fairway" to FUN Dungog Golf Club Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 25 August 1931 · page 2

Lovers of dancing are reminded that the Dungog Golf Club ball will be held to-night (Tuesday), in the Picture Theatre. All kinds of novel…

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Happy Evening Sunday School Concert Hall Packed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 August 1931 · page 4

The West Maitland Congregational Sunday School Hall was packed last evening, when a concert was given by a party of…

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Band Concert

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 2

A concert was given in the Strand Theatre last night by the Singleton. Town Bund, assisted by local artists, in an endeavour to help the funds of…

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Tennis Dance Rosebrook Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 4

A most enjoyable dance in aid of the Rosebrook and District Tennis Cub was held on Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr. Arthur Penfold,…

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Amusements the Pictures "Dirigible."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 4

"Tho most wonderful air picture over screened." That was the opinion of all that saw the first screening of "Dirigible," at the "palace"…

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CONCERT Kurri Kurri Children Fine Programme

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 6

There was a large gatherng, in the Methodist Hall, Kurri kurri on Saturday afternoon last to witness a children's concert which had been…

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C.w.a Younger Set Meeting and Impromptu Concert

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 2

At the rugular monthly meeting of the C.W.A. Younger Set, held in the Rest Rooms on Monday evening, the following members were present:…

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Concert and Pictures

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 5

On Saturday night next at Stroud, a concert will be held in conjunction with the pictures. Stroud "Follies" will be seen in new items, songs and…

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Sacred Band Recital

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 2

On Sunday night a sacred band recital will be given in the Strand Theatre by the Singleton Town Band, and Branxton Combined Contest Band,…

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Amusements the Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 4

Joan Crawford, who will be well remembered for her wonderful acting in "Within the Law" some months ago, will again appear as…

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Glen William Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 2

A ball will be held in Glen William hall on September 16, in aid of the Dungog Hospital and the local hall fund (50/50). Music will be supplied…

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Aberdeen Diggers' Ball

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 2

Beautiful Iceland poppies formed the main feature of the supper table decorations at the Diggers' ball held on Wednesday last. The effect was most…

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