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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

965 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 5 of 49

Canteen Dance

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 6

SINGLETON Thursday.— The first of the canteen dances to he run weekly by the Patriotic Younger Set was held at the…

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Light Horse Dance

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 6

Many dancers it was noted at the [?] Machine Gun, Light Home Regimental dance, held in the West Maitland Town Hall last…

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Central Theatre Saturday & Monday Next

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 3

James Cagney, Pat O'Brien and Ann Sheridan in "Torrid Zone" are featured for Saturday and Monday nights next. As the title indicates 'Torrid Zone' is set…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 2

At the James Theatre on Saturday next, Columbia will present "Girls Under 21," with Rochelle Hudson, Bruce Cabot, and Paul Kelly. B.E.F…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 5

“They Dare Not Love.” and “Ellery Queen and The Perfect Crimp” finish their runs at the Palace Theatre this evening…

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Dance - for Morpeth .E .S

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 2

The forthcoming dated, which is to be held in the Astor [?] Morpeth on Tuesday February 24 shy members of the…

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The Town Band

Maitland Mercury · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 6

SINGLETON Monday.—The annual meeting of the singleton Town band will be held in the band hall to-morrow night all members and…

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C.u.s.a. Dance and Euchre Party

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 2

A dance and euchre party, organised by Mesdames V. Burke and W. Parr, was held in the Catholic hall on Friday night, for the…

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Hospital Auxiliary Dance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 3

The dance held in the School of Arts last night was well attended. The party was conducted by the Patriotic Younger Set in aid of the Hospital…

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"A Band of Hope."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 3

Mr. W. Clement reported to last night's meeting of the Patriotic Committee that he had been advised by Mr. K. W. D. Humphries that it…

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Ambulance Dance Great Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 3

The James Theatre was packed with dancers on Friday night at the third of a series of dances to help the local Ambulance. Mr. Sylvie Jones had a…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 5

“Hot Spot” closes Its ran this evening at the Palace Theatre. the leading roles are Betty Grable. Victor Mature and Carole…

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Military Band for Carnival. New Feature for Friday's Effort

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 1

Muswellbrook will hold its next patriotic carnival on Friday next at the Town Hall Reserve, opening at 5 p.m. At last night's meeting…

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Singleton District Annual Meeting of the Band

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 6

SINGLETON Wednesday,—“The year dust concluded has been a very [?] one for [?] gleton Town Band, but, [?]…

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Singleton Town Band Experienced Successful Year Assets Now Total £900 Appeal for Support to Carry on in Coming Year

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 3

At last night's annual meeting of Singleton Town Band ,it was reported that the year just passed had been a successful one for the band from a financial viewpoint. It was mentioned in the auditor's report that the organisation held assets which, now…

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Canteen Dance

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 6

SINGLETON Thursday.—The weekly canteen dance was held last night. There was a very large attendance Rotations O. Katherly…

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Dance at Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 4

BRANXTON Thursday.—A danne was held in the Parish Hall on Tuesday night, being attended by a large crowd. Music was…

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Dance at East Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 6

At the East Maitland Literary Institute Bostoir novelty dance, Trooper Paterson on behalf of the member of his regiment,…

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The Central Theatre Saturday & Monday Nights Next

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 3

A bright, happy story, in 'I'll Wait for You' in which the new star Robert Sterling, Marsha Hunt and Virginia Weidler appear is set down for screening at the…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 2

This night (Thursday) at the James Theatre Fox Films will present "Hudson's Bay." There will also be Laurel and Hardy in "Chumps at Oxford." On…

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