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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

1,333 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 66 of 67

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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Pictures and Players Film Gossip

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 December 1941 · page 3

Chester Morris, star of paramounts “No Hands on the Clock is an amateur magician. He's just given a performance in Hollywood that people…

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Bright Concert St. Ethel’s Public School Large Attendance

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 December 1941 · page 7

Pupils of St. Ethel’s School last night, in the Presbyterian Hall, presented a bright and entertaining concert programme. The hall…

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School Concert at Kurri Kurri Kurri

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 December 1941 · page 5

Kurri Kurri public school held its annual school concert in the School of Arts Hall last night. There was a-record attendance…

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BRANXTON Dance For Scout Funds BRANXTON

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 18 December 1941 · page 3

A dance was held in the School of arts on Tuesday night in aid of the funds of the Scout Association There was a large attenda[?] and…

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Central Theatre Saturday and Monday Nights

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 18 December 1941 · page 3

A bright comedy—'Go West' with that trio of comedians the Marx Brothers is the feature at the Central Theatre, on Saturday and Monday nights next. There is…

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Concert

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 18 December 1941 · page 3

Performing before a capacity house members of a unit in camp at Heatherbrae raised £13 towards the Raymond Terrace Comforts Fund with, their…

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Christmas Tree and Concert Broke Function Broke

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 18 December 1941 · page 9

A record attendance of citizens and visitors thoroughly enjoyed the Broke Christmas Tree and school concert. An annual event, It has…

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Grand Concert at Tenambit Patriotic Effort

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 18 December 1941 · page 5

A grand concert was held at Te[?] Public School on Saturday night half the programme being contributed by school pupils…

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THEATRES Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 6

“Andy Hardy’s Private Secretary,” which closes its run at the Palace Theatre to-night, has Lewis Stone and Mickey Booney in the leading roles, Others…

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Local and General James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 2

At the James Theatre on Saturday night, Warner Bros, will present "South of Suez," with George Brent, Brenda Marshall and Theo Tobias…

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Hospital Ball Greta Younger Set £30 REALISED

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 5

Greta Younger Set end members of the Patriotic Club are to be congratulated on the outstanding success of the Maitland…

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Stroud School Concert

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 5

The first school concert for many years was held last Friday night and proved a great success. The door receipts amounted to £24/18/3, of…

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Brookfield School Concert

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 4

A large crowd assembled in the School Hall on Wednesday evening of last week to witness the annual concert by the Convent pupils. This…

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Miller’s Forest Concert Fine Presentation By St. Patrick’s Pupils

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 3

The second annual concert given by the pupils of St. Patrick’s School, Miller’s Forest, was an outstanding success. The presentation earned…

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Broke's Bright Xmas Tree and Concert an Unqualified Success

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 3

On Saturday night last a record attendance of citizens and visitors thoroughly enjoyed the Broke Christmas tree and school…

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School Concert and Christmas Tree Celebration at Maison Dieu

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 6

A successful concert was given by the pupils of the Maison Dieu Public School on Wednesday night. The children presented a very good…

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Christmas Function at Glendon Children's Party, Tree, and Concert

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 6

The annual children's party, Xmas tree and concert, organised by members of Glendon branch of the Country Women's Association, was a great…

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Kurri School Concert Successful Function

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 10

The annual Kurri Kurri Public School concert, held on Wednesday night under the auspices of the Parents and Citizens' Association,…

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Martin's Creek Success of School Concert

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 20 December 1941 · page 8

A school concert was held in the Memorial Hall Martin’s prior to the close of school for the Xmas vacation…

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