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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

1,381 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 3 of 70

Dance Hall or Pavilion (To the Editor)

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 3

Sir.—As a ratepayer who supported four of the present Councillors in A and B riding I fail to Appreciate the Council's attitude in relation to the construction…

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Concert Party Visit

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 4

A public meeting will be held at the West Maitland Town Hall to-night (Thursday) at 8 o'clock for the purpose of. forming 11 local committee in…

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Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 2

With the object of assisting the funds of the Dungog School of Arts, a dance will be held in the Globe Cafe to-night (Friday). Excellent…

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Successful Ball

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 4

The day's outing was finalised at night with a very successful ball. Music was supplied by Button's orchestra,…

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East End Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 10

On Saturday night last the old-time dance was re-opened in the East End School with a carnival night. On entering the…

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Coalfield's Band's Success. Fine Performances at Newcastle

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 3

It is pleasing to note that the talented members of our community continue to bring honors to the coalfields…

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Monday Night Dance at Kurri. Rhythm Boys' Successful Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 6

The Rhythm Boys carnival dance which was held last Monday in the Ambulance Hall, Kurri Kurri, was an outstanding success. Two hundred…

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Blind Institution Concerts to be Held in Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 6

A meeting was held in the West Maitland Town Hall last night to make arrangements for the arrival of the concert party from Sydney which…

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Manager Fined illegal Lottery At Theatre Kogarah Case Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 4

James Johnson, manager of the Sutherland Theatre, appeared at Kogarah Court charged with having conducted an illegal lottery lt…

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Testimonial Dance for Miss G. Millard

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 2

The showground pavilion presented a gay scene on Saturday night when a successful dance and euchre evening was held in support of the…

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Died After Being Struck by Ball

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 3

When struck over the heart by a cricket ball a Few minutes after a game started at' Brigalow (Q.) yesterday, Hubert McMahon, 27, a dairy,…

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MISS G. MILLARD Testimonial Dance SINGLETON

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

Excellent music was a feature of the dance in the Show Ground pavilion on Saturday night, arranged by Mesdames J. Houston and J. Knight as…

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Cricketer Killed : Struck By Ball BRISBANE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 6

When struck over the heart by a cricket ball at Brigalow, Hubert Barnett McMahon, 27, dairy farmer, of…

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GLOUCESTER Anniversary Dance at Forbesdale Gloucester

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 5

The anniversary dance at Forbesdale was largely attended, and an enjoyable time was spent by a large crowd. The Taree Dance Band supplied the…

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Cricketer Killed Struck by Ball. Brisbane

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 1

When-struck over the heart by a cricket ball at Brigalow, Hubert Barnett McMahon, 27, dairy farmer, of Helenslea, collapsed and died in a few…

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Band—swimming Club to Stage Carnival

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 2

A novelty carnival to be staged conjointly by the Town Band and the Swimming Club was the subject of discussion at a committee…

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Maitland Band Park Performance New Conductor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 6

With the prospects of more favourable weather conditions the Maitland Municipal Band has arranged to render a programme of…

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WOODVILLE Moonlight Rally Bright Concert Woodville

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 10

Taking advantage of the moonlit night, a successful open-air concert and house party was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 2

Vincent Price, noted New York stage actor, makes his initial screen appearance in Universal's "Service De Luxe," opposite Constance Bennett,…

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Swing Rhythm Enjoyable Dance At Town Hall

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 5

A large crowd was present at the Swing Rhythm Club's dance, held in the West Maitland Town Hall on Saturday night. Visitors were present…

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