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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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Pictures in Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 January 1939 · page 6

The Bourke-st. Methodist Church would be the first Sydney place of worship to hold regular cinema services, if plans now being discussed were put…

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Prince's Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 January 1939 · page 4

To-night at Prince's Theatre, East Maitland, "Gateway," featuring Don Ameche and Arleen Whel[?] will be screened. The supporting film will…

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Bureau Dance Glenridding Branch SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 January 1939 · page 2

There was a big crowd at the dance conducted by the Glenridding Agricultural Bureau in the showground pavilion at Singleton on Saturday night'…

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Glenridding Bureau Dance

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 January 1939 · page 2

The Glenridding branch of the Agricultural Bureau conducted a dance in the showground pavilion on Saturday night. There was a large…

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Dinner and Ball

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 4 January 1939 · page 5

The Carnival dinner was held at night on the ground in the luncheon tent, and a representative gathering of competitors, committeemen and…

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New Year Ball at Mount Olive a Big Success

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 January 1939 · page 2

The annual New Year ball was held in the hall on Monday night last, and proved a big success. Visitors were present from Westbrook,…

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Pictures in Ribbon Work

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 3

How long Is it since you saw any thing sewn in ribbon-work? It is about thirty years, we are reminded since this particular form of needle work sank into abeyance…

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The Ball

The Scone Advocate · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 6

The ball at night was a tremendous success, and dancing was kept up In the good old country style until approaching sunrise on Tuesday. It was…

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Murrurundi Notes Military Ball

The Scone Advocate · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 4

The Military ball which was held at Murrurundi on New Year's eve gave to the citizens of that town and the district together with many…

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Civic Theatre Shows Technicolor Movie

The Scone Advocate · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 1

The Civic Theatre's next feature attraction is the new Warner Bros.' technicolour production, "Gold Is Where You Find It,"…

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Mask Dance Allynbrook Function Gay Decorations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 January 1939 · page 2

The Allynbrook Hall was colourfully decorated with balloons and streamers on Thursday night last for the Domino mask dance,…

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Assault Charges Disturbance At Dance Hall CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 January 1939 · page 5

William Sexton, who was involved in a disturbance in Fisher's Hall where a dance was being held, was ordered off the promises. He relumed, and,…

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Disturbance at Dance Sequel in Court

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 3

As the result of an incident which occurred at a dance in Fisher's Hall on the night of December 17, William Sexton…

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2Ck Broadcasting Station Officially Opened Delightful Entertainment af Regent Theatre. Directors Congratulated on Their Enterprise

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 1

Amidst great enthusiasm and in the presence of a very large audience, 2CK broadcasting station, aptly named "The Voice of the Coalfields," was officially opened at the Regent Theatre last night…

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Dance Floor at Baths?

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 2

At its meeting last Tuesday night Cessnock Council decided to get an estimate of the cost of converting the baths into a…

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Anti-snob Ball Success in London LONDON, Jan, 13

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 January 1939 · page 2

One thousand guests attended the shilling "Anti-snob Ball" arranged by the Mayor of Wimbledon In the Town Hall. The men wore day clothes and…

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Maitland Band Night Performances Arranged

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 6

During the summer months the committee of the Maitland Municipal Band has decided on a policy of midweek evening performances in the…

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Jane Revels with Merry Gypsy Band

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 1

Two trademarks of summer are the settling down of the robins and the appearance of gypsy bands with their colourful costumes…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 2

To-night for the last time at the Palace Theatre "Pygmalion," starring Leslie Howard and Wendy Hillier, will be screened. The supporting…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 2

Noel Madison, who plays in Tom Walls' "Crackerjack," which will be screened at the Palace Theatre tonight, is Hollywood's most "typed"…

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