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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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Lotteries Breach Picture Theatre Drawings SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 10

In a reserved judgment, Mr. J. B. Scobie, S.M. at the Newtown Summons Court, said that drawing names and photographs from a barrel and…

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What's on to Night Pictures at Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 6

Scouts' Corroboree, Lorn Park, West Maitland. A.L.P. Dance, Rothbury. Swing Rhythm Club's Dance, Town…

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Masonic Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 4

The date of the annual Masonic Ball has been fixed for Wednesday, July 19. An energetic committee is already busy…

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Australia Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 4

The Australia Theatre was opened by Cr. R. E. Zeininger (president Stroud Shire Council) before a crowded house last Tuesday evening…

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Spinsters' Cabaret Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 1

Keen interest is being taken in the Spinsters' Cabaret Ball, which is set down for Wednesday. June 7, in the Parish Hall…

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Tennis News. Park Club Dance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 2

The District Park Club will hold a dance at the School of Arts on Wednesday, 10th May. Ron. Graham's Orchestra has been engaged and…

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Dance and Cards Successful Evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 7

The Maitland branch of the Crippled Children's Association conducted another successful and enjoyable social in the Town Hall last night…

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Swimming Club Dance. Presentation of Trophies

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 2

A dance has been arranged to take place in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday night next, when the annual presentation of trophies won during…

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Diggers' Annual Ball. Monday, June 5th

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 1

With the Anzac Day arrangements over for 1939, members of the combined committees of the Soldiers' Club are busily engaged preparing for the…

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Bellbird Paxton Miners' Band. Visit to Luna Park

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 4

At the invitation of the management of Luna Park Amusement Company, members of the Bellbird-Paxton Miners' Band…

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Money Is Property Theatre Manager Fined

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 8

Mr Scobie, S.M., in Newtown Court on Wednesday, held that money was property under the New South Wales Lotteries Act…

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A Happy Time Younger Set Dance DUNGOG

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 5

There was an excellent attendance at the dance conducted by the Younger Set of the Country Women's Association at the Globe Cafe ,Dungog…

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"A Night in China" Gay Scenes at Successful Dance

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 5

The Masonic Hall was filled to overflowing on Wednesday night when a large crowd of. well-satisfied dancers thoroughly enjoyed…

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Cessnock Boxing Tommy Morris v. Tony Mack. at Strand Theatre To-night

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 8

Promoter Jack Haines is serving up a tasty bill of fistic fare for the delectation of fans at the Strand Theatre. Cessnock…

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Younger Set Dance Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 10

The profit of the dance conducted by the Younger Set of the Country Women's Association on Thursday night last was £1/1/. This is most…

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Buffaloes' Dance Series Continued DUNGOG

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 10

The usual large crowd was in attendance at the fifth of the series of dances conducted by the Buffalo Lodge at James' Theatre, Dungog, last night…

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League Rules Hooking For Ball Use of Feet

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 7

Many of these who attend Rugby League carries every Saturday, as well as some players, are under the impression that the rake or…

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Annual Sports and Ball Bulga Church of England

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 2

The annual programme of athletic sports, followed by ball at night, in aid of St. Mark's Church, of England. Bulga, was held last Friday…

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Singleton District BULGA Sports And Dance Keen Contests Bulga

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 2

The recreation reserve at Bulga presented an animated scene when residents of Bulga and Melbrodale and visitors from…

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£53 SNATCHED Incident At City Theatre SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 6

Walking past a ticket window at the Plaza Theatre, George-sreet. Sydney, ,011 Saturday night, a young man grabbed £53 and made his escape…

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