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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1940

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North Rothbury Successful Dance C. OF E. Effort. North Bothuryt

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 3

Misses Jots Mitchell and Evelyn Batcher have every reason to be pro ad of their [?] effort. in the Church pi England Parish Hall when…

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Central Theatre Robert Taylor—myrna Loy Comedy

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 3

A bright new comedy team in Robert Taylor and Myrna Loy will be featured at the Central Theatre, in 'Lucky Night' on Saturday next…

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The War In Pictures

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 4

BRITAIN'S AIR MIGHT.—The present war brings home the use and power of the aeroplane in modern warfare and the nature of the many tasks which are now laid upon the aeroplanes and men of the Royal Air Force. The picture shows British torpedo-carrying planes…

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Kurri Military Ball Tuesday, March 26

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 1

At a meeting of the Kurri Kurri Sports and Social Club on Tuesday night the date for the Second Annual Military Ball…

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Dance Party in Greta Smash Militiaman Killed

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 8

A militiaman from Greta camp was killed and a companion injured early on Wednesday morning in a collision between an omnibus and a…

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LARGS Dance at School of Arts LARGS

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 10

As on previous occasions, Largs, School of Arts was again packed on Thursday night, when the weekly dance was held…

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Annual Meeting of Town Band Mr H. W. Bourke Re-elected President

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 3

The annual meeting of Singleton Town Band was held on Thursday night in the Band Hall, Bowman Street. The president (Mr H. W…

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Younger Set Dance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 5

Members of the Patriotic Younger Set will hold a Leap Year Carnival in the School of Arts to-morrow (Wednesday) night, when it is anticipated…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 2

“Union Pacific,” a Paramount [?] wilt be shown for the last time to-night at the Place Theatre, starting Barbara Stanwyck and Joel…

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Swing Rhythm Dance at Town Hall

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 7

There was a large crowd at the String Rhythm Club’s dance, held at the West Maitland Town Hall. Visitors were present from Newcastle,…

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Pictures and Players

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 3

The final cheeking at her dressing table before going to an evening party in the secret at Rite Heyworth’s well groomed appearance. Miss Heyworth it currently appearing in Columbia’s “Music in My Heart,” with Teny Martin…

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Engagement at Show Maitland Municipal Band

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 6

All playing members o£ the Maitland Municipal Band are urgently requested to assemble at the West Maitland Drill Hal to-morrow, Thursday…

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The Theatres Palace and Prince’s Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 9

At the Palace and Prince’s Theatres to-night, as King Louis XI, of France in Paramount’s [?] I were King, [?] is by no means the…

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Kurri Military Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 1

At a meeting of Kurri Kurri Militla Sports and Social Club on Tuesday night the Secretary Sergeant T. Kirkup…

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The War In Pictures

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4

DETACHMENTS of the Royal India n Army Service Corps and Veterinary Corps have recently arrived in Fran co, and these pictures show them in their camps. An inspection of pack mules by British officers…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 8

For the time to-night at the Palace Theatre I’ll were Ring will so shown with a [?] helped by Rounld Colma[?]…

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A Great Crowd, Patristic Dance At Homerville

Maitland Mercury · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 3

The committee of the Hom[?] Rutherford and [?] War and [?] [?] Fund must felt [?] the result s of their at the [?]…

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Dungog Patriotic Fund Mayor Proposes a Civic Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 5

At Tuesday night's meeting of Dungog Municipal Council, Ald. J. A. Jones urged that some steps should be taken to arouse interest in…

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Younger Set Leap Year Dance At Muswellbrook MUSWELLBROOK

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 4

The Leap Tear dance, arranged by members of the Patriotic Younger was moat successful, dancing enthusiasts attended from all parts of…

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Spinsters’ Ball Gay Scene at the Town Hall Bright Decorations

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 9

The Spinsters’ Ball, the first of the season, was held at the West Maitland Town Hall last night. The entrance to the hall was effectively decorated with the Union Jack and Australian flags draped to form an archway, with red, white and blue…

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