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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1943

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Aif Dance at the Town Hall

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 February 1943 · page 3

Cool weather, a splendid orchestra and a large crowd combined to make the AIF dance, held last night in the Town Hall, West…

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Singleton District Successful Dance at Glennie's Creek (Contributed)

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 February 1943 · page 4

SINGLETON Wednesday — A successful dance was held at Gleonle’s Creek Hall last Saturday night As a result £8/6/…

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The Central Theatre Saturday and Monday Nights

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 1943 · page 4

"We Were Dancing" featuring Norma Shearer and Melvyn Douglas and 'Lady Scarface' in which Dennis O'Keefe and Judith Anderson have the chief roles…

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Buffalo Lodge Ball at Largs

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 February 1943 · page 6

The Buffalo Lodge Ball, held in the Largs Memorial Hall on Monday night in aid of the Red Cross, attracted a large crowd,…

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N.e.s. Dance at Branxton

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 February 1943 · page 2

Despite the unfavourable weather, the dance arranged in the Branxton School of Arts last night by the local branch of the N.E.S. was a decided…

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Maison Dieu Exceeds Quota Dance Fob Ambulance Fund

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 February 1943 · page 2

The dance at Maison Dieu on Wednesday night last was in answer to the challenge to country centres to raise £10 towards the Singleton…

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“Mad Hatters” Dance at Tarro

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 20 February 1943 · page 2

TARRO Sat— Despite the extremely hot night the Tarro Bed [?] “Mad” Hatters” dance on Wednesday attracted a good…

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Broke Honour Retained £30 Raised From Ambulance Ball

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 February 1943 · page 3

A week ago, with heat-wave conditions, and challenged on all sides to beat other country centres, in raising ambulance funds, Broke had its…

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Carnival Night Dance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 23 February 1943 · page 3

The School of Arts will be in use for a social event on Friday night for the first time for many months. The Younger Set are organising a dance…

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Branxton ACF Benefit Dance

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 23 February 1943 · page 4

The dance held in the School of Arts, Branxton, by the ACF Committee was a decided success. Dever’s, Swing Band…

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Dance and Euchre at Seaham

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 23 February 1943 · page 4

SEAHAM Tuesday. — A dance and euchre was held In the Seaham School of Arts in aid of Maitland Ambulance and…

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James Theatre "Appointment for Love"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 February 1943 · page 2

A gay, streamlined comedy romance, "Appointment for Love," comes to the James Theatre on 23rd and 24th inst. with Charles Boyer and…

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Recreation Dance at Branxton

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 February 1943 · page 2

An excellent crowd attended the Parish Hall. Branxton, for the recreaticn dance, proceeds of which are to be devoted to the Red Cross…

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Town Band Had Triumphant Year Playing Strength Increased From 8 TO 32 Assets Total More Than £900

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 February 1943 · page 4

With a playing strength of only eight in the early part of last year, prospects of Singleton Town Band were anything but bright. However, the optimistic step which led to the calling for juniors enabled the organisation, through the capabilities of the honorary…

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Euchre And Dance At Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 4

The euchre and dance held in the Parish Hall, Branxton on Tuesday night was a great success there being almost 250…

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Central Theatre Saturday and Monday Nights

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 4

Spencer Tracy, Lana Turner and Ingrid Bergman are the main artists in "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde". Story is a most thrilling one. The supporting feature is…

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Local and General Dungog Pictures

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1943 · page 2

At the James on Saturday, United Artists will present "Fiesta," in Technicolor Fox Films will present "A Gentleman At Heart." There will…

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Dance for Red Cross and Prisoners of War

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 February 1943 · page 2

In response to an appeal from the local branch of the Red Cross Society, the Women's Guild of South Singleton Church of England conducted a…

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The Younger Set. Concert Party at Myambat

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 February 1943 · page 1

A large and appreciative audience greeted the Muswellbrook Younger Set's concert party at Myambat on Wednesday night. It was a great…

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Band Recital

Maitland Mercury · Monday 1 March 1943 · page 3

SINGLETON Monday.—The Singleton Town Band rendered musical items [?] Burdekin Park last night Collection totalled…

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