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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1937

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Gay Throng Dance At Homeville

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 6

Galoty prevailed at St. Luke's Hall, Homeville when the weekly dance was held despite the inclemency of the weather, Mr, A. Stevens was M.C.,…

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Merriwa School of Arts. Postponed Monthly Meeting. First Ball of Season 5th. MARCH

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 4

The postponed monthly meeting of the committee of the Merriwa School of Arts was held on Tuesday night last, when there were present:—…

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AMUSEMENTS Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 2

"Show Boat" began making records when Edna Ferber's novel climbed Into into boat seller class and stayed there like a constant star In the…

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Ambulance Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 2

The weekly dance In aid of the Singleton and District Ambulance was held at the N.A.A. pavilion on Saturday night, Mr. W, R, Blackwell was…

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Another Successful Ambulance Dance

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 2

The ambulance dances continue to attract, large, attendances, and Saturday night's pleasant evening in the N.A.A. Pavilion was no exception…

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Dance at Jerry's Plains St. Patrick's Rodeo Fund Benefits

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 3

Despite the 80 points of rain which fell at Jerry's Plains early on Saturday evening, there was a good attendance at the euchre party and dance…

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TO - Morrow Night 2 HD Community Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 5

The 2 HD community concert, to be held the west Maitland Town Hall to - morrow (Tuesday) night will present entertainment for all, Colin…

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Dance and Euchre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 19 January 1937 · page 2

Attention is directed to advt in this issue concerning the dunce and euchre to be held in Wallarobba Hall on Saturday night next…

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AMUSEMENTS Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 January 1937 · page 2

"Show Boat" began making records when Edna Farber's novel climbed into the best into the best seller class and stayed there like a constant star in the…

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Muswellbrook Still on Top in Cricket Competition Estwick's Sensational Bowling Feat. G. McCoy, J. Coffey and F. Casey also Successful With Ball Wins to Muscle Creek and Muswellbrook ("A") Victoria Park, Kayuga, Wybong ("B") "Hat Trick" to G. McPHERSON and Harold Estwick

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 January 1937 · page 4

The unique performance of the "hat trick" being registered twice in the same match occurred in the local district competition on Saturday afternoon last, the fixture being Wyhong v. Denman, and the bowlers to secure the honors were H. Estwick and G. McPherson…

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White Ball Latest Cricket Proposal LONDON, January 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 1

The plan of the [?] Ly[?] captain of were[?] country cricket Club, for the use of a white ball in cricket, which was dis[?] on…

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Suggestion to Use White Cricket Ball Inspiration From America

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 1

Inspired by the use of a white ball for baseball in America, the Hon. B. J. Liittlejohn, captain of Worcester (Eng.), bus proposed a similar…

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Concert. Party Visit to the Gaol

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 6

The inmates of Malt land Gaol were entertained at a community concert on Saturday afternoon. The concert party was welcomed…

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Kia Ora Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 7

The dancing floor has been specially prepared for the Kia Ora Tennis Club dance to be held at the West Maitland Town Hall supper room next…

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AMUSEMENTS Maitland Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 2

"Show Bout," with the memorable romances and drama of Edna Ferber's novel—with the lingering melody and rhythm of Jerome Kern's music and…

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Church Dance Enjoyable Evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 2

The weekly social and euchre, held at St.Peter's Hall on Saturday night last, was well attended, there being many visitors and all spent an…

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Novelty Night St. Luke's Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 9

Despite the unpleasant weather many dance lovers attended the weekly dance in St. Luke's Hall last night when the Women's Guild held a…

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Central Pictures "Last of the Pagans"

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 2

"Last of the Pagans' an absorbing drama of life on a primitive island is one of the features for Saturday night next. Mala, is the central figure as the…

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2Hd Success Community Concert Large Audience

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 8

That community singing is a popular amusement in Maitland was proved by the large attendance at the 2HD community concert held at the West…

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Dance at Ravensworth

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 6

A dance was held at Raveusworth on Wednesday night, in aid of the rodeo and sports for St. Patrick's Church funds. There was a good…

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