Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Pictures, dances & concerts, all years

Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

1,258 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 26 of 63

Comforts Fund Morpeth Decides on Ball

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 15 June 1940 · page 7

A well attended meeting of the Morpeth Comforts Fund was held on Thursday evening, 13th. The Morpeth Social Committee (recently…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Poor Response Hospital Auxiliary Concert Report of Result

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 15 June 1940 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Maitland Hospital Women’s auxiliary held at the [?] Wednesday afternoon was won attended. The…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Glenridding Agricultural Bureau Dance

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 2

Glenridding Agricultural Bureau conducted a dance in the showground pavilion on Saturday night, in aid of the Patriotic War Fund…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

GLENRIDDING Successful Bureau Dance SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 2

There was & large attendance at the Gienridding Agricultural Rorean dance, held In the pavilion In aid of the patriotic and war funds, on Saturday…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bandon Grove Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 2

The annual ball in aid of the hall funds takes place in Bandon Grove hall on Wednesday next, June 19. Guys' orchestra is engaged, and so…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 7

Bending a [?] club [?] from a railroad, photographing a women’s reflection in the eyeball of a man, [?] a screen heroine to…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Patriotic Dance a Large Attendance SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 8

It is expected that about £20 will be raised for the Singleton Patriotic and War Fund as a result of the dance held in the Singleton show…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Community Concert

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 4

A community concert will be held in the Presbyterian School. Hall George-street. East Maitland, on Thursday, June 20. Newcastle artists will…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Dance for Patriotic Funds

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 2

When all expenses are paid and Various accounts finalised, it is hoped by the organisers that somewhere about £20 will be raised as the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

St. Mary’s Dance

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 2

There was so excellent attendance at St. Mary’s Hall on Monday evening when dancers spent a delightful evening dancing. The music was bright…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bridge and Dance Evening Helping Crippled Children

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 6

Everything is not for the [?] bridge evening and dance to-morrow night, in the Town Hall supper room, in aid of the work for crippled children in…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Comforts Fund Cash And Carry Dance Bright Gathering

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 9

The West Maitland Town Hall was a bright dancing [?] last night when [?] and Carry held a d[?] to raise funds for the…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Ravensworth and District Red Cross Ball a Successful Function

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 1

Under the management of a committe formed by residents of Ravensworth, Hebden and the surrounding district, the Red Cross ball held in…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Glen Oak School of Arts Ball

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 1

The Glen Oak ball in aid of the School of Arts was a great success, and a large attendance of visitors from surrounding localities were present. Good music made…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Recent Ball Soldiers’ Recreation and Club Rooms

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 4

The vomml[?]trce of the Recreation and Club Room for Soldiers ball or presses [?] in all who helped to make the [?] such an outstand…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Foot Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 4

Since Mr. T. Pogonoski resigned as secretary of the Football Club, Mr. L. F. Engel has been acting secretary. At the meeting to be held last…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Golf Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 4

The Golf Club will be promoting a ball in July, and the proceeds will be utilised for war purposes. Whether the money will be given as a gift to…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Ball at Clarence Town

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 2

The annual Catholic Ball at Clarence Town will be held on Wednesday night next, 26th inst. Every effort is being made to bring the event…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →