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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

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Bohemlan Dance East Maitland Social

Maitland Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 3

The attendance at the Bohemian dance held in the East Maitland Literacy Institute exceeded all previous records, and the social was voted one…

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A Gigantic Ball of String

Singleton Argus · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 6

What is probably the biggest ball of string in the world is to be seen in America. It contains over five miles of twine, measures eight feet…

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Younger Set Dance In Town Hall

Maitland Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 6

An enjoyable evening was spent by over 300 dancers last night at the C.W.A. Younger Set ilance, held in the West Maitland and Town Hall…

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The Wattle Club Diggers' Ball in August

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 6

At their monthly meeting the Wattle Club, on the motion of Miss Searl, decided to hold the Diggers' Ball on Thursday and Friday…

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A Face That Is Familiar to All Theatre-goers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 2

"MO" (Roy Rene) brightens up the new Quiz from 2KO, "Ask the Army.' This musical and quizzical Jackpot session is broadcast at 9.15…

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Annual Tea Meeting Methodist Church Hall Bright Concert

Maitland Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 6

East Maitland Methodist Church Ball was filled almost to capacity last night when the annual tea, meeting and concert were held…

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Kurri Presbyterian Guild. Successful Concert

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 3

A concert arranged by Mr. J. Macrae on behalf of the Kurri Kurri Presbyterian Women'a Guild, held in the church on Tuesday night, provided…

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Tennis Dance

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 4

A dance and euchre will be held at the Literary Institute, East Maitland, on Monday night, under the auspices of Maitland and District Lawn…

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Euchrh and Dance Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 2

A prize of £1/1/ will be awarded to the dancer wearing the prettlent evening dress at the autumn dance, to be held in the Singleton show…

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Comforts Fund Ball

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 5

All arrangements now complete for the Comforts Fund Ball to be held in the Maitland Town Hall on Thursday evening next. In view of…

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Flower Show and Cooking Competition to Aid Band Funds

Singleton Argus · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 2

It is anticipated that the funds of the Singleton Town Band will benefit to the extent of £40, as a result of the flower show and cooking competition,…

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Band Benefit Flower And Cookery Display Successful Effort Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 8

The success of the flower show and cooking competition held in the Singleton Town Band Hall, reflected great credit on members of the…

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Show Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 2

The Show Ball on the second night of the show (Thursday) will be its usual gay success. In the hands of the Wattle Club, on a 50-50 basis…

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Campbell's Staff Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 2

Campbell's Staff Patriotic Ball will be held at Scone to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, and arrangements have been made for a free 'bus to convey…

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Tennis Dance Maitland Association

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 4

The Maitland and District Lawn Tennis Association held its first dance in East Maitland at the Literary. Institute last night. The function was…

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Swing Rhythm Dance At The Town Hall

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 6

The popularity of the Swing Rhythm Club’s dance was again in evidence on Saturday, night, there being a large attendance…

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GRETA A.S.C. Unit and Band. Surprise Visit to Muswellbrook

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 5

A unit of the A.S.C. from Greta, numbering about 150 militia trainees, accompanied by the 41/32 Regimental Band, paid a surprise…

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New Theatre of War in the Middle East Germany's Designs Test for Wavell's Men Axis Intrigue in Iraq London

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 2

War in the Middle East has flared up in a new and threatening theatre of war, and General Wavell and his Imperial troops…

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Dance at Show Ground Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 5

One [?] will be awarded to the wearer of the pro[?] evening gown at the dance to be held in the Singleton Show Ground pavilion to-morrow…

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Central Theatre

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 4

What has proved to be one of the most popular of detective series, that of the adventures of Nick Carter and his goofy assistant, Bartholomew the…

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