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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

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Lorn Canteen 7th Armoured Car Regiment Dance

Maitland Mercury · Monday 3 November 1941 · page 2

With brightly coloured streamers interspersed with the regimental colours of the 7th Armoured Car Regiment, A.I.F., Lorn canteen presented…

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Wallorobba Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 2

On Saturday night next another popular dance will be held at Wallarobba. The proceeds are for the produce stall at the coming Catholic…

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Dungog Pictures

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 2

At the James Theatre to-night (Tuesday) New Universal will present "Trail of vigilantes," and Columbia will present "The Lone…

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Clarence Town Pictures

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 3

At the Empire Theatre, Clarence Town on Saturday, the attraction will be "Old Bill and Son," with Morlen Graham, John Mills and Rene…

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Late War Pictures

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 5

SOVIET MILITARY MISSION IN LONDON.—Heads of the Russian Army, Navy and Air Force photograph as they arrived in London to collaborate with Britain in the war against the German invader. Left to right M. Maisky, Lt. General olikov, and Rear-Admiral Kharlamov…

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THEATRES Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 6

“Snnny,” Ann Neagle’s latest film will close to-night at the Palace Theatre, Others in the cast are Ray Bolger and John Carroll. Ida Lupino…

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Golf. Four Ball Competition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 1

Saturday 's four ball. v. par competition was won by L. O. Rutherford and W. R. Nowland, with a score of 6 up. Scores:—…

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Green and Blue Dance Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 2

The [?]dance with the Red and Green proceed so popular that this time dancing enthusiasts are being offered a night with the green and…

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Offensive at Picture Theatre Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 5

It was stated at Cessnock police court to-day that “hoodlums” tried to ran the Paxton Picture Theatre, and that police were frequently called…

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Cessnock Golf Club Mixed Four Ball Competition

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 6

A mixed four-ball best ball was played on Saturday, the final day of the 1941 season. Best cards returned were:— S. Morrison and Mrs. Morrison. 9…

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Red Cross Dance. Presentation of Long Service Medals

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 5

Denman participated in the all Australia dance night. The proceeds totalled £20/12/-, and donations' £3/3/-. The money will be forwarded to the…

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Building Up the Band. Promising New Movement. Players Keen to Play Out

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 1

Because of war enlistments and payers working away from the town the Muswellbrook Band has been experiencing a lean time…

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Pictures and Players

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 November 1941 · page 3

We’d say it was rather a shocking time for Merle Oberon. A scene from “Lydia”—Alexander Korda’s next for United Artists. Seen here with Miss Oberon are Edns May Oliver and Joseph Cotton…

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Prizes At Gallon’s Victory Ball

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 November 1941 · page 5

Prizes in connection with Gaiton’s Victory Ball were disposed of as follows: Sweets, D62, V. Sweeney: perfume C7 G. Lucey, [?]…

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Red Cross Ball at Paterson Brilliant Scene at School of Arts PATERSON

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 November 1941 · page 7

A not of brilliant colours in the clusters of huge balloons Japanese lanterns against a background of bush ferns transformed the Pateraon School of Arts last evening for the Red Cross Ball. A patriotic touch was given to the scene by…

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Novelty Dance at E. Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 8

The popularity of the East Maitland Literary Institute’s weekly series of dances was again evidenced on Saturday night. The Air Force. Infantry…

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Central Theatre Saturday and Monday, Nov. 8 and 10

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 3

'Proud Valley"—Paul Robeson's glorious voice will be heard once more in this picture. Story is a milling one and it has action romance and drama. It is…

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All Saints Tea And Concert SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 2

Almost 300 people gathered at All Saints Parish Hall last night for the annual tea and concert . A delightful tae was supplied by members of the…

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Dungog Pictures

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 2

On Saturday night at the James Theatre, Warner Bros. will present Bette Davis and Herbert Marshall in "The Letter." Columbia's…

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Glenridding Agricultural Bureau Dance

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 2

Last night's cool change was welcomed by the large crowd of dancers who attended the Glenridding Agricultural Bureau dance, held in the…

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