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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

965 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 9 of 49

Ambulance Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 2

A successful dance was held in the James Teatre on Friday night last, In spite of the exceptionally wet night a large crowd of dancers was present…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 2

To-night (Tuesday) at the James Theatre Warner Bros, will present "Highway West," with Brenda Marshall, Arthur Kennedy and Slim…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 4

“Sundown,” completes Its run to-night at the Palace Theatre. Gene Tierney and Bruce Cabot have the leading roles. Victor McLaglen…

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Cusa Dance for Soldiers. Successful Party

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 1

The first dance organised by Cusa for the entertainment of the soldiers was held on Friday night, and attracted an attendance of about 150…

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Theatre Hours on Anzac Day

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 5

CANBERRA. Tuesday. — Although War Cabinet decided that theatres and picture houses could open at 1 p.m. on Anzac…

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Bees and Honey When Bees Ball a Queen

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 24 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 ball, with…

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Proceeds of Recent Dance

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 6

SINGLETON Wednesday—The sum of £27/196 was made at the recent dance organised by the Women’s Voluntary Services…

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Branxton Dance for C. Of. E. Hut

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 3

A very successful and enjoyable dance was held in the Branxton Parish Hall, the proceeds of which went to segment the funds…

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Central Theatre Saturday & Monday, Next

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 4

'Barnacle Bill' with Wallace Beery and Marjorie Main is rousing comedy story with plenty of action and fun and is set down for screening at the Central Theatre…

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Successful Dance

Maitland Mercury · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 3

SINGLETON Friday — successful dance was held in [?] Hall last night at was organised by the Ladies Bowling Club…

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James Theatre

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

On Saturday night at the James Theatre, Universal will present Marlene Dietrich, with Bruce Cabot, Roland Young, Mischa Auer and Andy…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 6

“A Yank in the R.A.S closes its run to-night at palace theatre Tyrone Power and Betty Grable have the leading roles. Ray Bolger…

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Sacred Concert

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

A sacred concert will be held in the Methodist Church on Easter Sunday at 3 p.m., arranged by Mr. Colin Chapman, who is a noted singer and…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 2

With the announcement of a new Judy Canova picture, lovers of music, both swing and sweet, look forward to a bevy of new song numbers…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 5

“International Lady” completed its run this evening at the Palace Theatre. George Brent. Nona Massey and Basil Rathbone are…

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Canteen Dance

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 6

SINGLETON. Thursday.—The usual canteen . dance conducted by the Younger Patriotic Set was held last night. The sum of…

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James Theatre

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

On Saturday night next picture patrons will see Columbia's "Freedom Radio," with Clive Brook and Diana Wynyard. Universal will present…

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Local and General Dance Postponed

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

Boomerang Comforts Club, Bandon Grove, announce the postponement of the dance which was to have been held on Saturday next…

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Central Theatre Saturday & Monday, April 4th

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 4

One of the best easts that has been assembled in any picture for a while is in One Night in the Tropies'. This picture which is the attraction at the Central…

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Dance At Masonic Hall

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 4 April 1942 · page 6

SINGLETON. Saturday.— £22/18/8 was taken at the dance conducted by the Younger Set of the Country Women’s…

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