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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

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Struck by Cricket Ball Schoolboy Killed

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 2

Struck on the head with a cricket ball on Monday afternoon, Thomas Williamson, aged 13 years, of lsaac-street, Peakhurst, was fatally injured…

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Crowded Out Community Singing E.M. CONCERT

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 5

Another successful community singing was held on Monday night at East Maitland Mechanics' Institute being unable to hold the large crowd which…

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Unemployed Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 3

The Greta Unemployed Committee conducted a dance in the Central Hall on Tuesday in aid of the local unemployed. The attendance was…

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The Denman Pictures

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 3

The Denman pictures are worth while the patronage of patrons of the "movies." Mr. Margin reports that he is screening "Freckles" and "Tarzan of…

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Whist Drive and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

The Northumberland and Durham Association held the usual whist drive and dance in the Ambulance Hall last night, and despite the ex-…

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Pictures at the Strand

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 6

"The Sea Bat," to be presented at the Strand Theatre to-morrow night, is full of the action of the sea, both on its tropical shores and above and…

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Union Theatre Change

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 7

Mr. R. Smith, Superintendent of Union Theatres in the Maitland and Coalfields Circuit, has been promoted to the position of superintending…

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Juvenile Frolic Enjoyable Dance at Camberwell

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 6

A juvenile frolic was held in the Camberwell Hall last night, and proved very successful. There were over 100 present, and the takings at the door…

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Successful Dance at Ellalong R.c. Church Function

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 1

A very successful dance was held at Ellalong on Saturday night in aid of the R.C. Church. In spite of the heavy rain, there…

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Amazing Scenes at Van Eyk's Temple Men and Women Dance on Stage. Men "Talk in Strange Tongues."

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 1

Extraordinary manifestations of religious fervour were witnessed at the Cessnock Temple of the Four Square. Gospel on Tuesday night…

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Unemployed Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 4

The Weston Unemployed Committee held that the usual Friday night dance in the Parish Hall, and it proved very successful. The duties of M.C…

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Boy Killed Hit by Cricket Ball SYDNEY

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 5

Struck on the head with a cricket ball, Thomas Williamson, aged 13 years, of Isaac-street, Peakhurst, was fatally…

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Crowded Out Community Singing E.M. CONCERT

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 5

Another successful community singing was held on Monday night at East Maitland Mechanics' Institute being unable to hold the large crowd which…

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South Cessnock Progress Association Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 4

If takes more than 100 degrees of heat to "damp" the ardour of the members and friends of the South Cessnock Progress Association…

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Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary. Dance in Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 2

A meeting of the Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary was held at Mrs. Sudbury's residence on 19th inst., Mrs. E. H. Abbott presiding…

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Local and General. Concert at Stroud Road

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 2

A concert in aid of the Stroud Presbyterian Church funds will be held in Stroud Road Mission Hall on Saturday night next. See advt…

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Soccer Club Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 10

The Kurri Kurri State League Club held its weekly dance last night in the Ambulance Hall. There was a good crowd present. These dances…

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Successful Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 4

On Saturday last the May Day Committee conducted their most successful dance of the season. The attendance included visitors from all the…

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Band Over Wireless

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 6

On Thursday the Maitland Military and Citizens' Band was heard over the wireless through station 2NC, playing on the…

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Kurri Brass Band

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 2

The Kurri Kurri Brass Band will compete at the band contest to be held at Gosford at Easter time. The conductor (Mr. P. Hopwood)…

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