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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

1,258 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 24 of 63

Tea and Concert Satisfactory Report to Church Aids

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 8 June 1940 · page 6

The report of the tea meeting an concert held in connection with the special effort, was received as mo satisfactory at a metting of the East…

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Fancy Dress Dance at East Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 4

A successful old-time dance in old world and fancy costumes was held in St. Joseph’s school room, East Maitland, for church funds…

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Fine of £5. Struck Dance Conductor. CESSNOCK

Maitland Mercury · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 5

Clydo Aryton, 24, of Jur[?]-street, Cessnock, was charged with having assaulted Henry Bell, at the Cessnock Police Court to-day. He pleaded…

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THORNTON Loyal Thornton Lodge Annual Ball Thornton

Maitland Mercury · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 4

The annual ball of Loyal Thornton Lodge, M.U.I.O.O.F., took place on Thursday night, ideal weather made dancing…

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Appeal for Partners. Recreation and Club Room Ball

Maitland Mercury · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 4

Mrs. D. Soiling, wife of Brigadier Soiling, who is in command of the Rutherford militia camp, to-day emphasised the need for partners at the…

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Blows Struck. Trouble at Dance. Man Bound Over Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 5

Ch[?] street, [?] and [?] of [?] were charged with [?]…

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Masonic Ball Debutantes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 5

Arrangements are well in hand for the Masonic Ball, to be held on Tuesday, July 30, when dancing will commence at…

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St. Mary’s Dance

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 8

There was another excellent attendance of dancers at St. Mary’s hall last evening. Music was supplied by Jim Hum’s Swing Rhythm band…

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Stroud Younger Set Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 4

The organisers of the Younger Set Ball last Friday should be more than pleased with the results obtained, as despite counter attractions in…

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"Madhatters" Dance. Happy Party at Wybong

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 5

An enjoyable evening was spent at Wybong on Saturday last when members of Muswellbrook's Patriotic Younger Set held a "Madhatters"…

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Golf. Nine Up Wins Four Ball Event

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 1

Saturday's four ball best ball v par competition was won by C. Moore and J. S. White, who returned a card of nine up…

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Charge of Assault Sequel to Dance Hall Incident

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 5

At Cessnock Police Court yesterday Clyde Ayrton, 24, of Jurd-street, Cessnock, was proceeded against on a charge…

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St. Luke's Church of England Annual Ball Outstanding Success

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 2

The annual ball of St. Luke's Church of England took place at the Olympia Theatre on Thursday last, 6th June, and was an unqualified…

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Lively Evening at East End Dance Two Men Charged With Offensive Behaviour. Both Fined £5 and One Also Bound Over

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 1

A disturbance which occurred at a dance at the East Cessnock School on the night of May 18 led to the appearance, at…

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Concert at Rutherford Camp

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 4

Arrangements are being made by the recently former Newcastle Concert Committee to give a series of concerts at the various military…

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For War Funds Proceeds of Golf Club’ Ball

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 12 June 1940 · page 7

The Morpath Golf has [?] [?] given the whole of the [?] from the annual bail to the Commonwealth Government to be [?]…

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Camp Concert Popular Performance at Rutherford

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 12 June 1940 · page 6

“It was worth 7/6 a seat!” That remark, made by one of the members of Rutherford Camp, [?] the sentiments of the…

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Comforts Fund Dance

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 6

East Maitland branch of the Maitland District Comforts Fund announces a dance to he held in the Town Hall on 18th instant. The…

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For Government Golf Club Ball Funds

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 7

The Federal Treasurer (Mr. Spender) has informed the Morpeth Golf Club that he greatly appreciates the action of the Morpeth Golf Club in…

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