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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

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First Dance Popular Lady Candidate

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 5

The first dance m aid of the firemen’s candidate. Miss Lill Porter, in the popular lady competition being arranged by the East Maitland…

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A Gallery of War Pictures

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 8

DUTCH JOINS BRITISH FORCES—Dutch pilot and crew, one of many who have joined Britain's Royal Naval Air Service, examine the guns of a seaplane. GIFT FORM THE GIRLS OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE.—Royal Air Force…

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Dance in Masonic Hall Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 2

Mr. Reg Buchtman is the organiser of a dance to be hold in the Masonic Hall Singleton, next Thursday night, to raise funds for Howe…

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Millfield Ball Pastime Club's Successful Function

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 3

Great enthusiasm was expressed by the dancers at the grand opening ball, held by the Millfield Pastime Club, on Friday night last, at the efficiency…

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Trocadero Dance Enjoyable Evening At East Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 3

The Trocadero Dance and Picnic Club dance, held in the East Maitland Literary Institute on Tuesday evening last, proved both a financial and…

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Annual St. Patrick's Ball. Successful Function Despite Rain

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 6

The annual St. Patrick's ball, organised in aid of the funds of St. Anne's Church, Mterriwa, and held in the School of Arts on Friday night…

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Show Week Attracattractions. Dances; Card Parties; Concert

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 1

The Soldiers' Club and Patriotic Committee have arranged a series of functions for Show Week. The programme will open on…

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Stroud Community Concert

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 4

A record crowd assembled at the Stroud School of Arts on Saturday night. Sale or tickets was suspended and a number of people were unable…

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Patriotic Dance Homeville Fund Benefits

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 3

With not a dull minute between alternate old tune and jaz dances, the dance held in St. Luke’s Hall, Homerville on Tuesday night in aid…

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SCONE Soldiers Farewelled Theatre Crowded Scone

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 6

It is estimated that 350 citizens were present at the Olympia Theatre when a farewell social was given to the soldiers of the…

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Euchre Dance Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 8

The dance and euchre tournament conducted by Glenridding Agricultural Bureau, in the Singleton show ground pavilion on Saturday night,…

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Mt. Olive Patriotic Organisation Ball in Aid of Funds

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 2

The Mt. Olive Patriotic Organisation staged another ball in aid of funds on Thursday night last. The attendance was not as large as…

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Viennese Dance

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 6

The Viennese dance held in the East Maitland Literary institute on Saturday evening last, attracted many visitors who, together with a large…

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A Gallery of War Pictures

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 6

CHASED A GERMAN RAIDER.—The British armed merchant-cruiser "Alcantara," which recently damaged and chased a disguised German sea raider. MORE POWER TO BRITAIN'S FLEET AIR ARM.—The Blackburn…

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Band to Tour District Next Sunday Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 8

Singleton Town Band will visit Gresford, Vacy, Paterson and West Maitland and give recitals in each of those centres next Sunday…

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War News in Pictures Photos. supplied by Commonwealth Department of Information

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 5

AIR MARSHAL SIR RICHARD PEIRSE, British Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Bomber Command…

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McCULLY'S GAP. School Children's Concert

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 3

A very enjoyable concert, in aid of the Greek Day appeal, was given in the local hall by 17 pupils of the McCully's Gap school on Saturday night…

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Pictures and Players

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 3

Joan Bennett believes the sun is an unbeatable tonic for one’s akin and hair. In this scene from “The Son of Monte Christo,” she appears with George Sanders. Louis Hayward plays the title role…

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The Band Goes By

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 1

This is a typical Sunday scene in Britain, the band going by and the troops going to church (Photo by Commonwealth Department of Information)…

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Children Wanted for Empire Ball

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 2

The organiser, Mr P. E. Willcox, in an advertisement in this issue, calls for as many children as possible o[?]all ages to attend practice classes…

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