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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

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Spanish War Pictures

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 8 March 1938 · page 6

Following closely upon the visit to Cessnock of Mr. Ron Hurd, who saw active service with the International Brigade…

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The Theatres To-night's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 March 1938 · page 2

To-night, for the last time, at the Palace Theatre, "My Dear Miss Aidrich," featuring Edna May Oliver. Maureen O'Sullivan and Walter…

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News of the Day Ball Forfeited

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 March 1938 · page 6

Two offenders against sobriety failed to appear at the west maitland court to-day and ball was forfeited Another offender was fined 5/…

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Euchre and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 5

Proceeds of the annual St. Patrick's euchre and supper dance, to be held at the East Gresford School of Arts on Thursday, March 17, will be in aid…

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Greta Garbo to Marry Next Week Bridegroom Conductor of Orchestra

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 1

The Naples correspondent of a Vienna paper states that the stage seems set for the marriage of Greta Garbo and Leopold Stokowski,…

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The Civic Ball Gay Decorations at Town Hall Successful Function

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 6

In keeping with the occasion, the Town Hall last night was effectively decorated in red, white and blue, when the Civic Ball in connection with Maitland's 150th Anniversary Celebrations was held…

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Joyster Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 7

Mr. Roy Wills will again act a master of ceremonies at the Joyster dance to be held at the Literary institute, East Maitland, on Saturday…

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Embassy Club Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 7

The opening dance of the Embassy Club will be held on Saturday, April 2 Dixie Biggars and his band will be in attendance,…

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The Theatres. To-night's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 2

To-night for the last time at the Palace Theatre, "Trader Horn" will be screened. The supporting film will be "Over the Wall," featuring…

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Younger Set Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 2

The C.W.A. Younger Set will hold a dance in the Globe Cafe on Wednesday night next as advertised in this issue…

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This Show Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 2

One of the very important events connected with the Show will be the annual Show Ball, which is to be held in the "James" Theatre on the…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 4

The Tourist Development League conducted a euchre party and dance in the Australia Hall last Friday evening. The euchre was conducted by…

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The Theatres To-night's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 5

To-night at the Palace Theatre, "Sergeant Murphy," featuring Mary Maguire and Ronald Reagan, will he screened. The supporting film will…

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First Shot Fired in Coalfields Political Campaign Mr. O'neil Opens His Campaign. Address to Electors at Strand Theatre

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 7

The first shot in the battle for the Cessnock seat was fired on Wednesday night, when Mr. Eugene O'Neil, Industrial…

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Music Week. Concert to be Organised

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 4

Representatives of the Soldiers' Club, Band and Council attended a public meeting held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday for the purpose…

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The Theatres To-night's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 2

Fred Astaire makes merry in a co-starring role with George Burns and Gracie Allen in RKO Radio's roman-tic musical, "A Damsel in Distress,"…

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The Theatres To-night's Pictures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 8

A sparkling love feud which takes place at a medieval castle in rural England is amusingly depicted in Fred Astaire's current RKO Radio musical…

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The Carnival Ball : Brilliant Success. Over 5Oo Attend

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 1

The Annual Carnival Ball, held at the Olympia Theatre on Friday evening last was, as usual with this great social function, again brilliantly…

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The Show Draws Nigh Committee Hard at Work. Mechanical Music to Replace Band

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 5

The weekly meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Society was held yesterday afternoon, when there were present:—Messrs…

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DANCE Swing Rhythm Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 2

The Swing Rhythm Club held an another successful dance at Raymond Terrace. There were visitors from Cessnock, Newcastle and Maitland…

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