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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

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Far West Scheme Concert Party for Muswellbrook

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 2

At a well-attended meeting at the Council Chambers last night, presided over by the Mayor (Aid. E. W. Shaw), and addressed by Mrs. S. G…

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Enjoyable Concert Cycle and Social Club Effort

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 6

The members of the Merriwa Cycle and Social Club, composed mainly of juniors, staged a very enjoyable and successful concert on Wednesday…

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DENMAN Successful Concert Bright Items Denman

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 4

With a complete absence of stage fright, the children who took part in a concert organised by Miss Newman enacted their parts…

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Polo Dance Successful Function

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 July 1939 · page 3

Gold baskets of mixed flowers adorned the supper room of the Town Hall last night when a polo dance was held…

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Salvation Army Band Visit to the Hospital

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 July 1939 · page 6

The Army Band will again provide another of its monthly programmes of brass band music at the hospital to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon…

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Catholic Ball Glendon Brook Function SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 July 1939 · page 2

A prize of one guinea will be given for the "Belle of the Ball" at the Catholic Ball to be held at Glendon Brook on July 6…

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The Women's Corner Social Doings and Helpful Hints Social Life in Sydney Final of the 1939 Sheep Show—The Governor-General and Lady Gowrie on Tour—Interesting Engagement— Many Gay Eentertainments—Returned by the Strathaird—Successful flight to England—A well kept Secret— Wedding Gives a Surprise—Dance at Elanora Country Club—A Newcastle Visitor Enjoys Her Holiday—Celebrating Their Success—Opening "Flying Doctor" Base

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 July 1939 · page 3

OUR city is once again settling down to its everyday routine, for the sheep and their owners have gone home, and when the phone…

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Military Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 July 1939 · page 7

The military ball of the 16th Light Horse (Machine Gun) Regiment will be held at the Literary institute. East Maitland, on Thursday night next…

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Buffalo Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 4 July 1939 · page 2

The usual weekly dance run by the local branch of the R.A.O.B. Lodge on Friday night last was the most successful yet held. The final of the…

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Autumn Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 July 1939 · page 2

Once again St. John's Women's Guild are organising their annual Ball. This year, if present indications can be trusted,…

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THORNTON Sports Club Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 July 1939 · page 5

A Rood crowd attended one of the popular dances held by the Thornton Sports Club. Music was provided by Miss Lavis's orchestra and Mr. F…

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Catholic Ball Competition Winners

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 July 1939 · page 3

Following were the results of the competitions held in connection with the annual Catholic Ball: One guinea open order, W. Westbury; 10/- open…

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St. Mary's Dance Successful Evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 July 1939 · page 10

The usual weekly dance held in St. Mary's Hall last evening was very successful, the large crowd of dancers having a most enjoyable time…

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Catholic Ball Result Over £256

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 July 1939 · page 1

It is expected that a profit of at least £256 will be realised from the recent Catholic ball and other functions held in aid of the fund…

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Annual Hospital Ball Thursday Night Next

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 4 July 1939 · page 2

Arrangements are almost complete for the annual Hospital Ball, which will take place in the James Theatre, Dungog next Thursday evening, 6th…

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Police Ball Excellent Financial Result. Hospital Will Benefit

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 July 1939 · page 5

The efforts put forward by the Cessnock police in aid of our hospital are greatly appreciated by the community…

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Concert at Weston in Aid of St. Mary's

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 July 1939 · page 3

Weston Parish Hall was crowded recently, at a concert organised by Miss Edna Hindmarsh, the popular Weston…

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Far West Scheme Concert Party to Visit Muswellbrook

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 July 1939 · page 1

The Mayor (Ald. E. W. Shaw) presided over a well-attended meeting, held for the purpose of making arrangements in connection with a…

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Military Ball Committees Appointed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 July 1939 · page 6

Mrs. C. A. Hill was elected president and Miss G. Batty secretary of the women's committee to arrange for the supper and decorations for the…

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Swing Rhythm Dance at Town Hall

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 July 1939 · page 9

There was an excellent attendance at the West Maitland Town Hall when the Swing Rhythm Club conducted their weekly dance…

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