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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

1,333 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 44 of 67

James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 2

Saturday's programme will include "Four Mothers," presented by Warner Bros., and featuring Priscilla Lane, Rosemary Lane, Lola Lane and…

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THEATRES Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 5

“Boolm Town.” M.G.M.’S gre[?]est film which brings an [?]-gar cast [?] to-night at the Pi[?] Theare. Penny Sin[?]gleton, Arthur Lake and Lurry [?]…

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Coalfield Theatre Attractions

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 8

Starting to-night (Friday) at the Regent Theatre is one of the most outstanding pictures ever made. It is brought back at the request of…

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O. of F Ball Proceeds

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 5

Proceeds of the "V for Victory" Ball held at the Parish Hall last Tuesday light, under the suspices of St. John's Women's Guild amounted…

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Euchre And Dance At E. Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 3

The euchre party and frolic held St Joseph’s school-room. East Maitland, in aid of the refreshment for the annual garden fete, was…

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WOODVILLE Successful Patriotic Ball Bright Frocking Woodville

Maitland Mercury · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 6

Appreciation of the exce[?]n au[?] served at the ball in aid of C.E.L.O.P.S. and patriotic t[?] be[?] in Woodyll[?] School of Arts on…

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Soldiers' Settlement Red Cross Effort. Dance Raises Nearly £16

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 6

The good folk of the Soldiers' Settlement on Saturday night last again demonstrated that they are always ready to support…

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“Victory” Ball £15 Profit At Miller’s Forest Hall Crowded

Maitland Mercury · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 6

The “Victory” Ball, promoted by the Miller’s Forest-Ducken[?]eid Patriotic Association, was an out standing success. The committe…

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"V for Victory" Ball. Successful Function at Parish Hall. Presentation of Debutantes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 7

A brilliant scene was presented at the Parish Hall last Tuesday night the occasion being the "V for Victory" Ball, organised by the ladies of…

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Brilliant Success Younger Set Concert

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 2

The "Younger Set" concert, preparation for which has been engaging the spare time, energy and talent of a number of Scone's young…

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Patriotic Dance

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 23 August 1941 · page 4

Miss Marg Tr[?]ter’s candidature in the Largs queen competition will be furthered by the dance in Bolwarra Hall next Tuesday evening. Guy’s…

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Lux Radio Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 23 August 1941 · page 3

NEXT Sunday night the Lux Radio Theatre will present. “The Man at Six from [?] This is one of the most baffing mystery plays written,…

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Knitting Circle Activities of Maitland Golf Club Fine Band of Workers

Maitland Mercury · Monday 25 August 1941 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Maitland Golf Club Ku[?]tting Circle was held at the club house. Mrs. [?], president of the…

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The Pictures

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 August 1941 · page 2

Tuesdays' features at the James Theatre includes "Dr. Christian Meets the Women" and "Slightly Tempted." The usual showing of "The Shadow"…

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THEATRES Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 26 August 1941 · page 5

So far as Hollywood is concerned, the world’s most mysterious city is not Lhasa in Tibet, but Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, Edward H…

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STANHOPE Patriotic Dance STANHOPE

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 26 August 1941 · page 7

The first entertainment, a euchre and dance, held by the newly-formed Stanhope and Lamb’s Creek Patriotic War Association, was well attended…

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Local and General Convent Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 August 1941 · page 2

A dance will be held in the Convent hall on Friday night in aid of the sweets and produce stall at the coming Catholic bazaar…

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Kurri Golf Four Ball Aggregate

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 August 1941 · page 6

Results of the Kurri Golf Club's four ball, aggregate were:- S. Searston and W. Lindsay 131; D. Elliott and W. Carr 188; S. Wilkinson…

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A Welcome and Farewell Function at Olympia Theatre

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 26 August 1941 · page 1

There was a large attendance at the Olympia Theatre on Friday evening last the occasion being a welcome home and a farewell, combined…

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Late War Pictures (Photos by courtesy of the Commonwealth Department of Information

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 August 1941 · page 6

DUKE OF KENT INSPECTS NAVAL UNITS,—H.R.H. the Duke of Kent is at home on hoard the warships of Britain's Royal Navy. Entering the Navy as a youth, he served as a midshipman, and rose to the rank of captain. Since the war he has been appointed a Rear-Admiral…

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