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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

2,166 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 26 of 109

Benefit Dance and Euchre Party Great Success for Geo. Slater Fund

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 1

Because of the highly commendable object for which the Whittingham branch of the Agricultural Bureau originally launched their…

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"Thanks a Million" Big Musical Attraction at Strand Theatre

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 2

Crammed with entertainment, the spectacular fun-music film, "Thanks a Million," will be presented at,the Strand Theatre on Tuesday, Wednesday…

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Golf Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 7

Gordon Andrews' Denza dance band has been engaged to supply the music for the annual golf ball which will be held in the West Maitland Town Hall…

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Swimming Club Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 5

The Cessnock Swimming Club will hold another of its popular dances tomorrow (Wednesday) night, in the Parish Hall. Caliaghan's Orchestra…

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Amusements Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 6

For sheer musical merit, no moro distinguished picture has ever come from Hollywood than the Lawrence Tibbett starring vehicle,…

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Church of England Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 6

Arrangements for the big ball on Wednesday evening next, 22nd April, are well in hand and the committee responsible are arranging to cater for…

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Supper Dance at Lyceum Hall

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 5

On Thursday night next, 23rd April, the Catholic Younge Set will hold their usual fortnightly supper dance in the Lyceum Hall. Come…

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Band Contest Muswellbrook's Success MUSWELLBROOK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 2

The Muswellbrook band did very well at Gosford band contest during Easter. Competing against A and B grade bands it came fifth in the…

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Maitland Band Anzac Day Service Old Marches

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 6

Several of the old "Digger" marches will be featured by the Municipal Band in the Anzac Day celebrations on Saturday next. All…

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Community Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 7

A community concert and dance will be held in Seaham Hall on Tuesday April 28, under the auspices of the G.U.O.O.F. Sunbeam Lodge. Included…

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BRANXTON Dance at Parish Hall St. John's Ball Branxton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1936 · page 5

St. John's Church of England Women's Guild was responsible for the outstanding success of the social held in the Branxton…

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Ball at Largs. Handsome Prizes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1936 · page 6

The grand plain and fancy dress bal, to be held in Largs School of Aris, on Tuesday night next, 28th instant, promises to be the most…

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Popular Cyclist Euchre Party and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1936 · page 6

A successful euchre party and dance was held at the residence of Mr. H. Banister, Oakhampton, last evening to further the interests of the…

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Singleton News Glendon Brook Euchre Party and Dance SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1936 · page 2

There were about 80 present at the invitation euchre party and dance at Glendon Brook hall on Saturday night in aid of R.C. Church funds. Visitors…

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Musical Attraction at Strand Theatre Two More Screenings Of "Thanks a Million

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 April 1936 · page 2

"Thanks a Million," a big musical attraction, will be repeated at the Strand Theatre to-night (Wednesday) and to-morrow (Thursday) night. Dick…

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Empire Day Concert Proposed Committee Meets

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1936 · page 4

The matter of holding a concert in connection with the annual Empire Day celebrations in West Maitland, was discussed at a meeting of the…

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Masked Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 April 1936 · page 6

The masked ball arranged by the East Maitland Red Cross for Tuesday, May 5, promises to be very successful. Cordon Andrews' Pa'aos Band…

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Amusements Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 April 1936 · page 6

Lawrence Tibbett, starring in "Metropolitan," the bright and charming comance of a young singer, will be screened at the Palace Theatre…

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MORPETH Catholic Ball OBITUARY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 April 1936 · page 10

Mrs. J. Kearney (president of the ladies committee) achieved great success In her first attempt at organisation when the annual…

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Central Pictures "West Point of the Air"

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1936 · page 1

Wallace Beery,—its a little while since we have seen this actor on the screen. Beery in his role as 'Big Mike' gives the best performance of his career. He is…

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