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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Homeville Dance Floral Market Fair

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 2

[?] still [?] their way to large number to the weekly dances held at Homerville every Tuesday night to [?] the stalls in the…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 4

For the last time to-night at the Palace Theatre “Another Thin Man” will be shown, starring Myrna Lo[?] and William Powell, with Asia and…

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SOCIAL — DANCE At Whittingham Hall SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 5

A social and dance was held in the Whittingham Hall last night to mark the close of the Bureau conference. Features of the evening were items…

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Show Dance Dungog Younger Set DUNGOG

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 7

A bright and most enjoyable function was the Younger Set’s annual show dance at the Globe Cafe last night. There was an excellent crowd…

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Soldiers’ Memorial Hall Dance in Aid of Funds

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 6

The first function organised by the newly-formed West Maitland Returned Soldiers’ Womens’ Auxiliary, will be held in the West Maitland Town…

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Red Cross Dance Successful Function at Sweetman's Creek

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 3

A successful dance, in aid of the Wollombi branch of the Red Cross was held in Wetzler's barn Sweetman's Creek, on Saturday night…

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Relieving Distress in the Strike Noble Band of Workers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 3

Irrespective of our political or religious beliefs, we must appreciate the efforts of the small bands of workers in our various centres who…

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Foot Ball Dungog v. Hinton, at Clarence Town

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 2

Dungog will meet Hinton at Clarence Town on Sunday next in the fourth series of the competition. Unfortunately, Dungog will not be…

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Church of England Ball. Belle and Beau to Be Selected

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 3

An attraction at this year's Church' of England ball will be the selection of the belle, in addition to the beau, by popular vote. The winners of the…

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Children's Concert Churches' Effort for Strike Relief Fund

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 3

A numerous and appreciative audence thoroughly enjoyed the children's concert which was resented in the Congregational Hall on Monday…

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Mineworkers' Social Committee. Successful Concerts

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 6

The above committee put on a concert at the Regent Theatre last Sunday night, orchestra consisted of W…

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Successful Dance Maitland United Football Club

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 4 May 1940 · page 3

There was an excellent attendance at the dance field In tins Parish Hall. West Maltland, on Thursday night, In ald of Maltland united Football…

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BROKE Meeting of Parents And Citizens Profit From Ball Broke, [?]

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 4 May 1940 · page 2

Mr. L Rewill Presided at the Broke Farrats and Citizens [?] in the school on Wednesday night…

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Ball at Mount Olive

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 May 1940 · page 2

One of the big events of the year for Mt. Olive people is the annual Church of England Women's Guild ball. It is an event that is eagerly…

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Keen Contests Glendon Brook Sports Dance at Night Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Monday 6 May 1940 · page 8

The sports held at Glerden brock on Saturday were as [?] success. They were e[?]ducted by the hall committee…

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The Show Ball Wattle Club's Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 2

In Wattle Club activities, the Show Ball was a crowning success. This club in Dungog is unique in comparison with similar clubs…

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Miners'relief. Friday Night's Concert

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 1

A most enjoyable concert, staged by Cessnock and Muswellbrook artists, was held in the Piazza Theatre on Friday night in aid of the miners'…

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Gay Throng St. Mary’s Dance

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 2

St. Mary’s Halt was the rendezvous of a gay throng or dancers on Monday evening, who braved the elements and had a bright evening…

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Central Theatre

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 2

"Thrill to the glorious story of a mighty empire as it sweeps across the screen with absorbing entertainment. A powerful drama, stirring adventure and…

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