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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

1,258 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 27 of 63

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…

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Clarence Town Catholic Ball

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 5

Special atlonurtion directed to the data of the annual Clarino Town Catholic Ball, which is to be held o Wod[?] next, June 26 (not…

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Paxton Red Cross Successful Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 5

A successful euchre party and dance was held toy the Paxton Red Crops Committee in the Church, of England Hall, Paxton, no Monday last and…

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Clarence Town Church of England Ball

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

The Church of England ball, organised by the Women's Guild at Clarence Town, was a pronounced success both socially and financially. The…

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Dance Amd War Bridge Dominican Convent Ex-Stadents

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 4

Ex-Students of the Maitland Dominican Convert last night held a dance and war bridge in the Cathead Hall to rates money for the…

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Foot Ball Dungog Defeated Backs Blamed for Defeat

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

Dungog went under to Nelson's Bay by 8 to 6 in the hardest match of the season. Dungog's backs appeared to lose the game. Dennett…

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Gundy Church of England Ball Large Attendance Ensured Success

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 1

The annual ball sponsored by St. Matthew's Church of England, Gundy, took place in the Gundy Hall on Monday evening last. The attendance was…

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Cessnock Golf Club Four-ball in Aid of Red Cross

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 2

Cessnock Golf Club will conduct a Stableford par handicap to-morrow afternoon for trophies donated by Mr. H. W…

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Bright Scene in Showground Pavilion Juvenile Plain and Fancy Dress Dance for Patriotic and War Fund

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 5

The showground pavilion held one of the largest crowds in its history on Wednesday night, when a patriotic war effort, in…

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Bright Concert E. M. Presbyterian Church

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 4

Rev G, Evans assisted by art[?] from Newcastle conducted a [?] concert in the Eats Maitland Pre[?]Church last night…

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VACY Community Concert VACY

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 6

A Successful and enjoyable community concert organised by the Vacy branch of the Red Cross So[?] in conju[?] with [?]…

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St. Joseph’s Church Dance

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 5

The people of Largs will be afforded an opportunity of entertaining the militia in training at Large camp at the dance to be held at the Largs…

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Dance at Bulga Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 10

A dance and euchre journey, to raise funds for the Red Cross Society will be held at Balga next Thursday. The hon. secretary of the…

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WOODVILLE “Night of Nights” Ball Successful Effort Woodville

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 10

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Plans Submitted Proposed Open Air Theatre SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 10

An application for the provisional approval of plans made by Singleton Strand Pty. Ltd., of 151 [?] street, Wickham, in respect of a…

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Lady Bowlers' Dance

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 2

The Singleton and District Ladies Bowling Club conducted a successful dance and euchre party in the showground pavilion on Saturday…

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The War In Pictures

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 4

THE WOMEN BEHIND THE GUNS. As her capable young hands use the spanner in an arms factory, she expresses the spirit of Britain's war effort—an effort behind which is the will to win of every British man and woman…

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Jubilee Dance East Maitland Bowling Club Successful Effort

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 4

The Jubilee Dance [?] bridge, held in the Literary [?] on Saturday night, [?] [?]…

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Benefit Dance Red Cross and Voluntary Services SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 8

Donations will be given to the Red Cross and Women’s Voluntary Services as a result of the dance held in the N.A.A. Pavilion by She Women’s…

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