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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

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Orchestral Concert

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 September 1941 · page 5

After a considerable in [?] owing to circumstances [?] which [?] orchestra had no control, this popular hand presented one of their popular…

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Guide Dance For War Relief Fund

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 September 1941 · page 4

A dance in aid of the Girl Guide War Relief Fund organised by the Kookaburra Patrol of the West Maitland troop, will be held on Friday…

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Swing Rhythm Dance At Town Hall

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 September 1941 · page 6

There was a happy gathering of dancers at the Swing Rhythm, Club’s weekly dance held at the Town Hall, Jim Hunt’s Rhythm Club orchestra of…

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Sports and Dance at Bulga in Aid of Church Funds

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 September 1941 · page 1

A sports meeting was held at the Bulga recreation ground on Saturday, with a dance at night, in aid of the Church of England funds. A…

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Pictures and Players Prize Role “For Whom The Bell Tolls” New Hair Crop

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 September 1941 · page 3

You’d think it would require some little urging to convince a beautiful woman to shear off her hair, or at least all but about one…

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Glen William Euchre Party And Dance

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 3

GIen William Hall was crowded almost to capacity on the occasion of the [?] party and [?] on [?] night last…

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BRANXTON Death of Mrs. S. Hure Plans for Spring Ball

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 8

The death of Mrs. Una Hure wife of Mr. Steve Hure, which took place in the Maitland Hospital, came as a great shock to…

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Concert for Welsh Appeal Kurri

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 3

To [?] money for people in the [?] areas of wales the Welsh [?] of Kurri Kurri held a successful [?]at the Baptist Church Hall…

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Monday's Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 2

\ A dance sponsored by the Win the War Auxiliary will he held in the James 1'hou.lic on Monday next from 8 until 12 o'clock. Thero will be •novelties, and music will bo supiilied by the Kevue Orchestra of six pliiy- crs. • i…

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Red Cross Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 1

The whole town is talking about the Red Cross Ball, to be held in the Cessnock High School Assembly Hall next Tuesday night. The ball has…

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THEATRES Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 3

Closing to-night at the Palace Theatre is “Men of Boys’ Town.” featuring Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney in the leading roles. The…

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St. Stephen’s Mission Band Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 4

To-morrow (Saturday) afternoon the annua exhibition and sale of work of St. Stephen’s oung People’s Mission Band East Maitland will be…

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Dance in Aid of Ambulance

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1941 · page 5

In peace and war the ambulance provides a service which is much appreciated by the public and the large crowd present at St. Luke’s…

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Victory Ball at Hinton Large Gathering HINTON

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1941 · page 2

A happy gathering of dancers attended the V. for Victory Ball, which was held in the Hinton School of Arts, in aid of the…

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Mission Band Exhibition of Work

Maitland Mercury · Monday 29 September 1941 · page 2

The annual exhibition of the Young People’s Mission and which was held on Saturday afternoon was again a most successful function the processes…

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Died at Dance Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Monday 29 September 1941 · page 3

Irene May Kendall, 46 of Cook’s Hill, after dancing at a social function at Tighe’s hill on Saturday night, was sitting at the side of the dance…

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Concert at East Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Monday 29 September 1941 · page 2

The gills’ club (Gills’ Order of the Covenant) of St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church East Maitland will present a grand concert and p[?]…

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Friday's Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1941 · page 2

A dance will be held in the James Theatre next Friday October 3, in aid of the produce stall and Catholic, patriotic. Music by Guy's orchestra…

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THEATRES Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 September 1941 · page 8

“Washington Melodrama” closes its run to-night at the Palace Theatre Frank Morgan and Ann Rutherford are starred. The supporting feature…

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CRICKET Universal Decisions Hit Ball Twice

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 September 1941 · page 5

In a Sydney first grade cricket match on Saturday a batsman was given out hit the ball twice and a good deal has appeared in the press…

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