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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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Juvenile Dance

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 3

There was a good attendance at the juvenile dance in aid of St. Mark's Church funds in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday evening. Mr. Hunter…

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Diggers' Empire Ball

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 2

Great preparations are in hand for the annual Diggers' Empire Ball, which takes place in the Olympia Theatre on Thursday, 23rd…

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Glen Martin Ambulance Benefit Dance

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 4

Under the auspices of the [?] and Citizens’ Association a successful benefit dance was held at Glen Martin in aid of the Maitland…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 7

For the last time to-night, at the Palace Theatre “The [?] starring Robert Menjtgonury and Edward Arnold was her shown…

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G.f.s. Juvenile Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 2

In response to many requests, the Girls' Friendly Society, Dungog branch, will hold a Juvenile ball on. Monday, May 20. This function will…

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Hospital Auxiliary Preparing for Ball Authors' Competition

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 3

The Ladies' Auxiliary of Dungog Cottage Hospital had a meeting full of interest on Monday afternoon. There were present: Mesdames A. E…

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Social. Church of England Ball. Next Monday Night

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 1

The stage is set for the opening' of Muswellbrook's 1940 dancing, season, when on Monday night next members of St. Alban's…

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The War In Pictures British Navy Guards Additions to Her Air Might

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 8

Convoyed Safely across the Atlantic by the British Navy, tins American Lockheed aircraft—one of many—was being swung safely ashore at a port in Britain…

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Soldiers' Club Ball. Monday, 3rd. June. Flight-commander and Mrs. D. H. Macintyre to Receive Deputantes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 1

Arrangements are well in hand for Muswellbrook's big social attraction, the "Diggers" ball, to be held in the Muswellbrook School…

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Band Sunday Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 2

Singleton Town Band is prac[?] bard in preparation for a Bsn[?] day. which may be held at[?] in the near future S[?] has [?]…

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Krazy Kapers Dance at Homeville

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 5

“Not one dull moment from beginning to end,” was the comment of patrons, who, in large numbers again attended the weekly dance held at…

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Highland Ball. Success at Quirindi QUIRINDI

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 9

The Highland Ball, at the Quirindi pavilion, attracted the [?] crowd of the season, and a brilliant social and financial success was achieved by the…

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Returned Soldiers’ Auxiliary Dance at the Town Hall

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 5

The Returned Soldiers’ Women’s Auxiliary conducted a dance in the West Maitland Town Hall last night, in aid of the Soldiers’…

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The War In Pictures

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 4

This picture shows part of a battalion of the Royal Irish Fusiliers who are in the forward areas of the British Army in France. The men come from North and South Ireland in almost equal numbers…

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C.F.S. Ball Church Benefit Dungog

Maitland Mercury · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 2

The first Church of England ball held in Dungog took place is the James Theatre, and was brilliantly successful…

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Diggers' Empire Ball Thursday Next: Olympia Theatre, Scone

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 1

Great preparations are in hand for the annual Diggers' Empire Ball, which takes place in the Olympia Theatre on Thursday, 23rd…

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Weston Concert Party. at Regent Theatre

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 4

A crowded house witnessed a fine variety show presented by George Woodcock at the Regent Theatre, Cessnock, on Sunday night last. The…

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The War in Pictures

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 5

THEY GUARD THE NORTH SEA. Home again come Stranraer flying boats of the British Royal Air Force. The North Sea is their patrol guarding merchant shipping their duty…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 6

Finishing its run at the Palace Theatre to-night is “He Married His Wife,” [?]ring Roland Young, Mary Holand and Joel McCrae…

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Cessnock Golf Club. Mixed Four Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 2

Members and associates are reminded that a mixed four-ball will be eld at Cessnock next Sunday afternoon, when partners will be drawn…

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