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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

1,333 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 61 of 67

THEATRES Palace, Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 November 1941 · page 2

“The Bride Came C.O.D.” starring James Cagney and Batte Davis, will close to-night at the Palace Theatre [?] a successful run…

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Denman News Poppy Day Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 November 1941 · page 6

The annual "Diggers"ball held at Denman was a great success. Mr. S. Bodel's orchestra of five players were in attendance. Mr W. Phipps was, as…

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DENMAN Signaller Athol Bush Entertained the Poppy Ball Denman

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 November 1941 · page 6

Signaller Athol Bush was the guest of the patriotic bodies in connection with the returned solders, at the poppy hall held in…

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The Concert

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 November 1941 · page 2

On Thursday night a very enjoyable concert programme was given; Father Lavery announcing the Items. Mr. Jim Greaves sang "Balalaika,"…

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Variety Concert for Cusa Funds

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 November 1941 · page 4

As a result of the variety and community concert, to be held, In the Cathedral Hall this evening the funds of C.U.S.A. should materially…

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Dance at Glennie's Creek Winners of Competitions

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 November 1941 · page 3

Following the sports meeting held at Glennie's Creek on Saturday, an enjoyable dance was held in the local hall. Visitors were present from…

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Pictures and Players Partisan Devotion to Filim Stars Nelson Eddy Heads The List

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 19 November 1941 · page 6

There is no more partisan devotion. than that of fans for the stars Every mail brings sheaves requests for photos, for…

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Concert Party Visit To Maitland Gaol

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 19 November 1941 · page 4

A concert party, consisting mostly Cessnock artists, and assisted by some from East Maitland, visited the Maitland Gaol on Sunday afternoon…

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Dance at the Town Hall

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 10

The Rhythm Club’s weekly social held at the West Maitland Town Hall was in the form of a balloon and presentation dance Hundreds of…

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BRANXTON Dance In School Of Arts BRANXTON

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 8

A dance was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday night in aid of Scout Troop funds. Dever’s Swing Band supplied the…

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Central Theatre Saturday and Monday Nights Next

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 3

Spencer Tracy who has given the screen more outstanding characterisations than any other actor, will be seen in 'Edison the Man' which will be the…

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Tiny Tots Fine Effort Attractive Concert

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 6

A most successful concert was presented in St. Mary’s Church of England hail by the pupils of the infants department of the…

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Dungog Pictures

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 November 1941 · page 2

Saturday's attractions for the James Theatre include "Dance, Girl. Dance," with Maureen [?]ara, Louis Hayward and Lucille Ball; also "A…

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BRANXTON Combined Band

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 November 1941 · page 6

The Greta and Branxton combined district band rendered a programme of music in the Greta rotunda on Sunday afternoon under the baton of…

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Win the War Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 November 1941 · page 2

A dance organised by the Girls' Win the War Auxiliary will be held in the James Theatre to-night (Friday), November 21. Music will be…

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Patriotic Dance Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 November 1941 · page 5

The Combine Friendly Societies are conducing a dance in the show ground pavilion next Thursday night Proceeds are being donated to…

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The War in Pictures

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 November 1941 · page 4

Mr Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister, watches a demonstration of the capabilities of various armoured fighting vehicles of the British Army. With him are (left) General de Gaulle, G.O.C. Free Frenche Forces, and General Sikorski, G.O.C. Polish…

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THEATRES Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 November 1941 · page 6

“Chad Hanna” closes to-night at the Palace Theatre after a successful Henry Fonda, Dorothy. Lamour and Linda Darnell have the leading roles…

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Outstanding Success of the Blue and Green Dance

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 November 1941 · page 6

The Blue and Green dance, which was conducted in the N.A.A. pavilion last night, was an outstanding success, in the vicinity of 500…

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Glen William Euchre Party And Dance Glen William

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 November 1941 · page 3

A Successful patriotic dance and euchre party was held in Glen William Hall. Music was supplied by Mr. Wallace Wells’ hand. Miss Marie…

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