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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

965 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 8 of 49

James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 2

To-night at James Theatre, Fox Films will present "A Very Young Lady,' 'with Jane withers, Nancy Kelly and John Sutton. RKO-Radio…

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Dance in Masonic Hall

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 6

SINGLETON Tuesday.—The Fifth Armoured Regiment Dance, held last night in the Masonic Hall, was a social and financial success…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 5

Walter Brennan and Walter Huston will be seen to-night for the last time at the Palace Theatre in “Swamp Water” “Tanks a Million”…

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Monday's Regimental Dance

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 March 1942 · page 2

The regimental dance which was conducted in the Masonic Hall last Monday night, was an outstanding success, something like 150 couples…

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Dance at East Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 18 March 1942 · page 3

A large and appreciative gathering of dancers greeted Miss M. Hughes’ Dance Band of the grand variety novelty dance, held…

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Dance Winners

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 3

The winners of the two spot dances conducted at the C.U.S.A. dance last night were Miss Rimmer and Sapper Miller, and Miss…

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Canteen Dance

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 6

SINGLETON Thursday.— The canteen dance, conducted by the Younger Set Patriotic Club, last night was again an outstanding…

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Cusa Dance At Town Hall

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 5

West Maitland C.U.B.A. branch conducted the opening dance of the season in the West Maitland Town Hall last night. A large…

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Central Theatre Saturday & Monday Next

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

'Irene' one of the most spectacular and tuneful musical comedies will be the feature at the Central Theatre on Saturday and Monday nights next. Story features…

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Friday's Dance

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

The Girls 'Win-the-War Auxiliary will hold a dance in James Theatre on Friday, March 27. Music will be supplied by Guy's orchestra. Admission…

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Troop Dance

Maitland Mercury · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 6

SINGLETON Friday.—The 6th Armoured Regiment conducted a troop dance in the Masonic Hall last night, K. MacPherson, was…

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Dalwood Dance

Maitland Mercury · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 5

DALWOOD Friday.— The Parish Hall was taxed to capacity when a dance arranged by local workers to assist the Branxton Emergency…

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Dance at Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 5

BRANXTON Friday.—A dance the proceeds of which were for the Convent School funds, was held in the School of Arts on…

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James Theatre

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

On Saturday night, Universal will present Joan Blondell and Dick Powell in "Model Wife," with Charles Ruggles, Ruth Donnelly and Billy…

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Early Closing of Pictures

Maitland Mercury · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY Friday.—The Shop Assistants’ Union is seeking closure of evening pictures at about 7 o’clock to allow girls…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 6

“Double Crossed” and “Down Mexico Way,” will close at the Palace Theatre to-night. SAVOY THEATRE…

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St. Patrick's Day Ball Outstanding Success

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 4

There was no doubt about the success of the St. Patrick's Day ball held on Friday night last in the School of Arts, and the organisers had every…

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Local and General News Large Attendance at Canteen Dance

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 2

There was again a large attendance at the weekly Canteen dance, which was conducted in the All Services Canteen on Wednesday night last…

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“Blood and Sand” From Lux Radio Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 5

Next Sunday evening 2KO will release the Lux Radio Theatre version of “Blood and Sand.” the story that made Rudolph…

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When Bees Ball a Queen

Maitland Mercury · Monday 23 March 1942 · page 3

Bees rarely destroy a queen with which they are dissatisfied by stinging her—their usual method is to pack round her in the form of a…

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