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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

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Comforts Fund Dance

Maitland Mercury · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 2

A reminder is given of the Comforts Fund dance to be held the Literary Institute, East Maitland, on Friday evening…

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Sunday Pictures Recreation For Men On Leave

Maitland Mercury · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY Monday.—The Anglican Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Mowll), in a statement regarding the agitation for opening picture…

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Britain in War Time Pictures For Australia

Maitland Mercury · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 6

An exhibition of giant photographs illustrating the story of Britain in war time will soon be visiting Melbourne, Sydney,…

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Wallarobba Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1942 · page 2

A dance will be Held in Wallarobba Hall on Saturday night next at 8 p.m. in aid of Dungog Hospital. Music will be supplied by Wells' Orchestra. The…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1942 · page 2

This (Monday) night and Tuesday night, at the James Theatre, Warner Bros, will present Bette Davis, Mary Astor, and Geo. Brent in "The Great…

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Clarence Town Pictures

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1942 · page 2

Attention is drawn to the programme to be screened at Clarence Town on Saturday night next. The two principal films are "Freedom…

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Pictures and Players

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1942 · page 4

Margaret Sullavan portrays a career woman and Charles Boyer appearing as a Broadway playwright attempt to throw light on the subject of matrimony in their new co-starring film. Universal’s “Appointment For Love”. The romance is generously sprinkled with…

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Diggers’ Anzac Night Dance

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1942 · page 2

To-morrow night, in the West Maitland Town Hall, local diggers will hold their annual Anzac dance, which, in keeping with…

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Town Band Seeks Juvenile Players

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 April 1942 · page 2

At a special meeting of Singleton Town Band last night it was decided to call applications from juveniles to join the band. The views of Mr…

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The Theatres Savoy Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1942 · page 4

An unusual amount of Action is into George O’Brien’s current RKO Radio western film. “Arizons Legion,” now at the…

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Nurses’ Dance Funds for Bomb Victims

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1942 · page 5

Members of the nursing staff of the Maitland Hospital last night in the West Maitland Town Hall. held a successful dance in…

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Concert at Gaol Party From Coalfields

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1942 · page 2

The 40 members of a concert party that visited the Maitland Gaol on Sunday afternoon, provided an entertainment of…

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The Theatres Savoy Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 4

George O’ Berlin [?] back again in another of his raw-gun law fights on the old frontier in “[?] Legion” with him as his…

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Central Theatre Saturday and

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 3

James Carney and Ann Sheridan are featured in a dramatic story, of the lives of two boys and a girl in a big city. The story tells how these three who were…

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Comforts Fund Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 2

A Comforts Fund Benefit Dance, or-ganised by Mrs. J. H. Stuart, is being held in the James Theatre this Friday night. Music will be supplied by…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 2

On Saturday, 25th, Warner Bros, will present in James Theatre "The Shining Victory" with John Garfield. RKO-Radio will present "Scattergood…

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Returned Soldiers Anzac Dance

Maitland Mercury · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 3

Private R A Size, of the Horseshoe Bend, was the guest of honour at the Returned Soldiers’ Anzac dance, held in the West…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 6

“How Green Was My Valley” closes its run to-night at the Palace Theatre. The leading roles are taken by Walter Pidgeon…

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"Life Under Fire " Giant War Pictures Sent Out by Britain

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 2

An exhibition of giant photographs illustrating the story of Britain in war time will soon be visiting Melbourne Sydney,…

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To-day’s Leader : Ties Of Empire Entertaining Troops Theatres, Concerts, Sports Likely

Maitland Mercury · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY Friday.—The Deputy Premier, Mr. Baddeiey, said today the State Cabinet would discuss the question of Sunday…

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