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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

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Successful Flannel Dance

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 December 1941 · page 2

The flannel dance held in Kennedy Hall on Monday night, which was organised by the Younger Set Patriotic Society, was very…

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Radio Novelty Dance

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 December 1941 · page 2

A large crowed attended the novelty dance in the East Maitland Literacy institute Hall on Saturday last Miss Hughes Dance Band provided the…

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Pictures and Players

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 December 1941 · page 3

David O. Se[?] world-famous producer of “Gone With the Wind” “Rebec[?]” and other prixe-winning films seen hers sing[?] the million do[?] agreement which makes him an eq[?] with MaryPic[?] United Artists Corporation…

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Dance at the Astor Hall

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 December 1941 · page 5

Mr Peacock, of Dunkenfield, acted as M.C. for the dance held in the Astor Hall last night, when the Miller’s Forest debs, were introduced…

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Cessnock High Concert Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 December 1941 · page 5

They was a good [?] of the Cessnock [?] School held in the Assembly [?] will go [?]…

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Central Theatre Saturday and Monday Nights

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 11 December 1941 · page 3

Starring Margaret Lockwood and Rex Harrison. 'Night Train to Munich' comes to tho Central Theatre, on Saturday and Monday nights next loaded with…

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Concert at East Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 December 1941 · page 6

At the community concert, held at the Mechanical Institute in aid of the East Maitland branch of the National Emergency Services the following…

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Cessnock High Concert CESSNOCK

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 December 1941 · page 7

Close on 150 pupils of the Cessnock High School took part in the school concert at the assembly hall on Tuesday night and which will Do again…

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Tillegra Ambulance Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 1

A successful dance was held at Tillegra on November 29 by the Tillegra Ambulance Class. Although the night was extremely hot, a good…

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Main Creek Ambulance Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 3

A very successful dance promoted by Main Creek Ambulance Class was held at that centre's hall on Saturday night last, the proceeds being in…

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The War in Pictures

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 4

Tanks assume an ever-increasing importance in modern warfare, and Britain, who originated the tank in the last war, is developing new theories in their arms and a rament. This picture shows British cruiser tanks in training exercises…

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THEATRES Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 2

“Manpower” now--at the Palace Theatre, closes to-night after a successful run. Those in the leading are Edward a. Roblnson, Martens…

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Local and General James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 2

Warner Bros, will present "The Santa Fe Trail" in the James Theatre on Saturday, with Errol Flynn and Olivia De Haviland. Columbia will…

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Sergeants’ Mess Ii Armoured Car Regt Dance

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 5

The entertainment K committee of the H. Australian Armoured Car Regiment, sergeants’ mess held a successful dance last in the West…

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Younger Set Patriotic Concert Brilliant Success

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 2

The crowd at the Civic Theatre on Tuesday night last was striking evidence of the popularity of the Younger Set concerts. Composed entirely of…

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School Concert St. - Catherine’s College Fine Programme Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 2

The pupils of St. Cather prince college and High Scholl Singleton He lighter a large audience with [?] performance last night they…

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Westeon Public School Annual Concert

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 6

The Capitol Theatre. Weston, was crowded with an appreciative audience on the occasion of the annual concert of the Weston Public School…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 December 1941 · page 2

The programme to-night (Tuesday) will include "The Devil's Pipeline," a Universal presentation, including Andy Devine and Richard Arlen…

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THEATRES Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 December 1941 · page 6

Ronald Colman and Anna Lee will be seen to-night for the last time IN “My Life With Caroline” at the Palace Theatre. The inside story of the…

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State Of Emergency In California “Theatre Of War” (Australian Associated Press) New York Dec. 14

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 December 1941 · page 3

The Governor of California declared today that the State has become a theatre of war. he proclaimed that a State of Emergency exists in California, and designated officials to carry out defence orders…

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