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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1938

1,402 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 34 of 71

St. Mary's Dance Enjoyable Evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 6

An enjoyable evening was spent by many dancers attending in St. Mary's Hall last evening, visitors being present from adjacent centres. Music…

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Dungog Diggers' Ball Successful Social Event

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 3

The annual Diggers' Ball of 1938, held in the James Theatre last Thursday evening, was one of the Diggers' most successful efforts during the past…

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Anglican Ball St. Michael's, Thornton Grand Success

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 4

One of the most attractive functions ever held at Thornton was the Presentation Ball. The hall was delightfully decorated in pink…

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GRESFORD C.W.A. BALL Candidates in Queen of Roses Competition

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 1

The second birthday ball of the Gresford branch of the Country Women's Association was held in the East Gresford School of Arts on…

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Weston Benefit Concert Humour & Comedy Enjoyed by Record Crowd. "Keep Your Seats"

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 6

A very amusing programme was presented by Mr. Geo. E. Woodcock and Miss Del Brown, in Weston Capitol Theatre on…

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Sunday Night Concert Unruly Members in Kurri Audience

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 3

An enjoyable conceit programme, somewhat marred by the boisterous behaviour of certain uncouth members of the…

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Car Overturned Dance Party Injured WINGHAM

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 July 1938 · page 1

While a party was returning from a dance at Killabakh, at 1.30 o'clock this morning, a car driven by H. Bailey left the road, overturned, and…

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Pictures and Players News From Hollywood Studios

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 July 1938 · page 3

Myrna Ley and William Powell are to be teamed as "Mr. and Mrs. Thin Man," in the third of the series, called "The Thin Man Returns."…

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Another 2Hr Night in Strand Theatre

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 July 1938 · page 2

A feast of first-class entertainment is guaranteed for all who visit the Strand Theatre to-morrow night, when 2HR will present another radio…

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Annual Ball Branxton Church of England Outstanding Success

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 July 1938 · page 8

To say that the annual Church of England Ball, held at Branxton, was an outstanding success would hardly be reflecting sufficient credit on the efforts of St. John's Women's Guild, in whose hands the whole of the arrangements rested. The…

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St. John's Ball Large Crowd at Town Hall Successful Function

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 July 1938 · page 5

Pink roses and fern were featured in the decorative scheme in the West Maitland Town Hall last night, when the annual Catholic Ball was held. Matching pink draping covered the windows, while on the wall brackets effectively arranged bowls…

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Abandoned Without A Ball Being Bowled Third Test Match a Washout

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 July 1938 · page 1

Further rain at Manchester yesterday morning prevented a start being made in the third cric ket Test between England and Australia. The match was abandoned without a ball having been bowled on any of the four days…

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Swing Rhythm Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 5

Jim Hunt's Orchestra will be in attendance at the Swing Rhythm Club dance to be held at the West Maitland Town Hall on Saturday night next…

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June Russell's Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 5

Proceeds of June Russell's seventh annual ball, to be held at the Went-worth Hotel, on July 27, are in aid of charity…

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Big Apple Club Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 5

The series of dances conducted by the Big Apple Club will be continued on Tuesday night next at King's Hall, West Maitland…

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St. Peter's Euchre and Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 9

St. Peter's social and euchre attracted a large number of dance lovers. All spent an enjoyable evening. Delightful music was rendered by…

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Singleton District the Hospital Meeting of the Board Success of Ball Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 2

The monthly meeting or the Board of Directors of the Dangar Cottage Hospital was held last night. Mr. G. S. O'H[?]loran presided, and also…

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Bright Concert At Presbyterian Hall SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 2

A bright and entertaining concert was presented in the Presbyterian Hall, Singleton, last night. The programme was arranged by…

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Catholic Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 4

The ninth animal Catholic Ball will be conducted in the East Gresforel School of Arts on August 10. Two orchestras have been engaged…

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Third Annual Parish Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 5

Despite the inclement weather, the third annual parish ball of the Church of England, held at the School of Arts on Friday night last, was largely…

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