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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

1,258 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 21 of 63

Swing Rhythm Dance

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 3

There was an excellent attendance at the Swing Rhythm Club’s dance, held at the West Maitland Town Hall. The music for modern and…

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Annual Catholic Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 7

Al a representative meeting held during the week it was decided to reseind a previous decision to hold a cabaret instead of the usual ball and a…

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Clarence Town Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 2

At Clarence Town School of Arts on Wednesday, June 5, a grand ball will be held under the auspices of the Church of England. Grey's…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 2

A euchre party and dance will be held in the Convent School Hall on Monday night next…

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Catholic Ball Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 2

Mrs. F. Jones and Hiss Mr. Drinan have been appointed as joint hon. secretaries of a. committee to organise the Catholic Ball to be held at…

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Foot Ball (By "Midnight")

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 3

Tea Gardens defeated Thornton at Tea Gardens on Sunday last by 8 points to 7. Play was far below standard, due…

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Hockey Club Tea and Dance

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 6

A most enjoyable evening was held on Monday in the Memorial Hall when the Hockey Club held a tea as a welcome to the newly joined…

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"Diggers" Ball. Next Monday's Attraction

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 1

THE "DIGGERS" ANNUAL BALL, to be held at the School of Arts on Monday night next, will, we are confident, find a record…

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Muswellbrook Diggers' Ball Monday Next

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 1

Muswellbrook Diggers' ball takes place in the School of Arts on Mon day next, 3rd June, and bids fair to once more being acclaimed the…

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Foot Ball Dungog v. Tea Gardens

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 5

Sunday next will bring back memories of that never to be forgotten game of last season, Dungog v. Tea Gardens. These two teams meet…

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Red Cross Ball at Raymond Terrace

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 4

There was a good attendance at at Red Cross ball at Ray[?] race. The Patronage accorded was the best for some years, and there…

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Red Cross Plain and Fancy Dress Dance SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 2

The [?] and fancy dress [?] by Mrs. M. [?] for the Singleton branch of the [?] Cross Society was held in the [?]…

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Annual Dance East Maitland Park Tennis Club Artistic Decorations

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 3

Last night, in the Literary institute, East Maitland, the Park Tennis Club hold its annual dance and war bridge for the…

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War Will Help Local Films New Pictures Start Production

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 1

Australia, like every new country, has always had difficulty in establishing new industries, and this is applied particularly to the motion…

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Cessnock High School Speech Night. Large and Enthusiastic Gathering at Regent Theatre. Director of Education Praises Pupils and Staff

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 2

The annual speech night of the Cessnock High School was held in the Regent Theatre on Tuesday night. Needless to…

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Cessnock Citizens Affirm Their Loyalty to the Empire. Large and Enthusiastic Meeting at Regent Theatre. Mayor's Outspoken Reference to "Scurrilous Pamphlets!"

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 5

The citizens of Cessnock affirmed their loyalty to the Empire in no uncertain manner at a very largely attended meeting in the Regent Theatre last night. Enthusiasm and a complete unanimity of purpose…

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Popular Girl Competition. Successful Concert

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 1

To aid the candidature of Miss Moya Foley in the popular girl competition being conducted in conjunction with the annual Catholic ball an interesting…

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2Hr Concert Party

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 5

The School of Arts hall was well filled for the second community concert of the season on Saturday night. The concert was thoroughly enjoyed…

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Tennis Dance

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 1 June 1940 · page 2

The racquet disposed of at the East Haitians Park tennis dance was won by Miss B. Hazelwood, the Monte Carlo dance by Miss Bema[?]oni and…

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VACY St. John’s Ball Great Success

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 1 June 1940 · page 5

St John’s annual Church at [?] ball was a great [?] [?]. The [?] was [?] by [?]…

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