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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

1,402 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 28 of 71

Savoy Theatre The Official Opening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 June 1938 · page 6

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Gollan) has intimated through Mr. W. A. H. Howarth, M.L.A., that owing to pressure of Parliamentary duties, he will…

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Gloucester Diggers' Ball Attracts Big Crowd

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 21 June 1938 · page 2

As usual, a very large crowd attended the Diggers' Ball, held in the Majestic Theatre, Gloucester, on Monday night, 13th inst. The floor was…

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Maitland Band New Instruments on Display Appeal Launched

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 June 1938 · page 6

The attention of the residents of the Maitland district and lovers of band music in particular is directed to the set of new band…

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Annual Catholic Ball at Denman. Successful Gathering. Large Attendance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 June 1938 · page 2

Success again attended the efforts of the social committee of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in connection with the annual ball held on Monday…

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The Theatres Savoy Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 June 1938 · page 2

Katharine Hepburn portrays an eccentric and spoiled society girl in "Bringing Up Baby," her latest RKO Radio picture, which will be screened…

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Annual Reunion Dance St. John's Old Boys' a Very Bright Scene

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 June 1938 · page 5

Blue and gold, St. John's School colours, were featured in the decorative scheme carried out in the West Maitland Town Hall last night when the annual Reunion Ball was held…

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The Savoy Officially Opened New Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 6

Maitland's new theatre, the Savoy, was officially opened last night, the ceremony being performed by Mr. A. Howarth,…

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PATERSON School of Arts Concert Hall Crowded Paterson

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 10

The School of Arts was crowded to the doors on Tuesday evening when the Paterson "Comedy and Musical Revue" presented its…

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Autumn Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 7

The debutantes at the Autumn Ball will be presented to a distinguished visitor in the person of the first Mayor…

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Catholic Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 2

A dance in aid or parochial funds will be hold in the Astor Hall, Morpeth, on Tuesday evening nest, Juna 2S. A committee, of which Mrs. Eileen…

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P. and C. Dance

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 7

A record crowd attended the Gundy Memorial Hall on Saturday night last for the dance in aid of the P. and C. Association…

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Test Broadcast at Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 7

St. John's Women's Guild have received many congratulations on their decision to add to the pleasure of their "old time"…

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Clarence Town Catholic Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 2

Over 200 dancers graced the floor at the Clarence Town Hall on Wednesday evening, when the annual Catholic ball was held. The function…

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The Band. Arrangements for Swing Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the Muswellbrook Band was held on Tuesday evening. Mr. F. F. Smith presided in the unavoidable absence' of Mr…

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New Innovation for Theatre Goers

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 6

The management of the Strand Theatre has made arrangements for the installation of a "Phillips Radioplayer" in their lounge, so that…

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Hospital Ball Bright Decorations SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 2

Attractively arranged baskets of poinsettia intermingled with white leaves, were featured in the decorative scheme at the Show…

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Local and General News Parking Service at the Ball

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 6

The presence of an arm of the law at the various balls held at the showground pavilion means more than ordinary routine police…

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Who Will Be Belle of the Ball? Monday Night Next

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 1

A feature of the Church of England bull, to ho held at the School of Arts on Monday next, will be the selection of the Belle of the…

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Revelry Was the Slogan at the Hospital Ball a "Feather in the Cap" for Ladies Auxiliary

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 1

It would be difficult to imagine a gayer scene than that presented at the showground pavilion last night when there was a real "sound of revelry by night" as about 500 dancers dispensed with all formality and dullness, and thoroughly enjoyed a varied…

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Annual Catholic Concert

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 6

The management of the annual Catholic concert, billed for the 14th. July, has been particularly fortunate in its enterprising engagement of…

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