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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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Old Time Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 3

Great interest is centred in the "Old Time Ball," which is to take place in the Parish Hall next Tuesday, 30th May. Last…

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Younger Set Birthday Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 2

A large crowd was present at the C.W.A. Younger Set's eighth birthday dance at the Globe Cafe on Thursday evening, and the function was one of…

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Air-conditioner for Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 3

The secretary reported that with the approval of Mr. Redman he had procured a portable air-conditioner on trial. The price quoted was £18, but…

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Catholic Ball at Morpeth Seven Debutantes MORPETH

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 8

With obvious enthusiasm and the healthy outlook of youth, seven Morpeth young ladies are looking, forward expectantly to the night of June…

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THORNTON The Sports Club Annual Ball Thornton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 4

The first annual ball of the Thornton Sports Club was a great success, and a tribute to the promoters of the…

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Trouble at Dance Hall Two Men Fined for Language

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 1

At Cessnock Police Court yesterday Clyde Ayrton and Ed­gar Williams were charged with using indecent language…

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Disturbance at Dance Hall. Constable Assaulted. Young Man Fined £8

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 1

According to evidence given in a case heard at the Muswellbrook Police Court yesterday, a series of fights occurred within and outside…

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"Mystery Man" Tried To Embrace Actress Theatre Incident Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 1

A man, who gave his name as Francis Patrick John Hughes, appeared before a magistrate at the Reception House to-day, charged…

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OAKHAMPTON Community Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 6

A community singing concert, held at Oakhampton last night in aid of the Oakhampton hall fund, attracted a large attendance. Mr. Horace…

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St. Mary's Dance Enjoyable Evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 3

An enjoyable time was spent by the dancers attending St. Mary's Hall last evening. The music was bright, many new numbers being introduced…

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St. James Ball at Morpeth Astor Hall

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 8

Red, white and blue was featured in the decorative scheme in the Astor Hall, Morpeth, last night when the annual ball of St…

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Empire Day Celebration in Maitland Theatre Gathering

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 6

Commenting on the small attendance of citizens at the combined schools Empire Day service at the Palace Theatre, West Maitland, this morning, the headmaster of the West…

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Melee at Dance Fourteen In Fight Dartbrook Hall Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 5

Fourteen persons fighting outside, two fights inside the hall, strong language being used, and a woman fainting were the…

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E.M. METHODISTS Successful Concert Hall Crowded

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 2

Extra seating accommodation had to be secured when a concert was staged at the East Maitland Methodist Church Hall last night…

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St. Mary's Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 4

For Monday next, St. Mary's dance committee is engaging Jim Hunt's Swing Rhythm Band. There will be many free novelties, and a good time…

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Red Cross Ball

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 4

The annual Red Cross Ball was held on Thursday night and the patronage extended this year was better than the two previous years. It is now hoped that…

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Cabaret Ball Galtons Jubilee

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 6

The secretaries of Galtons Jubile Cabaret Ball announce that this function will be held in the West Maitland Town Hall (main hall), on…

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Town Band Honorary Membership Scheme SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 2

An honorary membership scheme has been inaugurated by the Singleton Town Band. It is hoped that, by this scheme, the band, will receive regular…

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Red Cross Dance Unqualified Success SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 2

The dance conducted by the Red Cross Society in the Masonic Hall, Singleton, last night, was an unqualified success…

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Empire Ball Gresford Country Women's Association Large Attendance Gresford

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 6

The third annual ball of the Gresford branch of the Country Women's Association was held in the East Gresford School of Arts last evening. The ball is usually one of the highlights on the local dance programme each year, and the 1939 Empire…

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