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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

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New Year’s Eve Dance at Hinton

Maitland Mercury · Monday 3 January 1944 · page 2

The dawn dance held at-Hinton on New Year's Eve resulted in the sum of £18 being raised. Included in the large attendance…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 January 1944 · page 3

“The Crystal Ball,” starring Bay Milland and Paulette Goddard, will conclude Its season at the palace Theatre to-night. The…

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Euchre and Dance At Oakhampton

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 January 1944 · page 3

The euchre party and dance, held in the Oakhampton Hall on Saturday was very successful. Euchre prizes went to Mr. A…

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There Has Always Been the Dance

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 January 1944 · page 6

The earliest mention of dancing occurs in the Bible in the song of Miriam, the prophetess, who “took a timbrel in her hand,…

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Salvation Army Band on the Air

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 January 1944 · page 2

Under the baton of Bandm ter Frank Woods, the W. Maitland Salvation Army will to-morrow (Friday) even…

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The Central Theatre Saturday and

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 6 January 1944 · page 3

'Rose of Tralee' is the feature for Saturday and Monday nights next at the Central Theatre, Raymond Terrace. The picture has in its cast John…

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Stroud Road Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 January 1944 · page 4

A most enjoyable and successful function was held in the Mission Hall at Stroud Road recently in aid of the Junior Red Cross. The organisers…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 January 1944 · page 2

On Saturday next at James Theatre Republic will present Judy Canova with Joe E. Blown in "Chatterbox." Republic will present "The Traitor…

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Annual Ball at Glen William

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 January 1944 · page 4

The annual ball held in Glen Wililiam hall on Boxing Night was one of the most successful functions ever held there, both socially and…

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£23 For Red Cross From Ravensworth Dance

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 January 1944 · page 4

The Singleton Red Cross will benefit to the extent of £22/16/3 as a result of the successful holiday dance conducted at Ravensworth…

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Successful Mt. Olive New Year Function Large Attendance at Annual Ball

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 January 1944 · page 3

Judging by the crowd that attended the annual New Year ball held at Mt. Olive hall on Monday night, this annual event has lost…

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Salvation Army Band On The Air

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 8 January 1944 · page 2

Still widening their field of service, the West Maitland Salvation Army Band, made their debut on a broadcast programme,…

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Pictures From the World at War

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 4

Allied boats are massed at a shore base in Sicily just before United Nations troops began the historic landings on the European mainland on Sept. 3 by storming through an ever-widening beachhead on the Italian peninsula. More than 40 towns and villages surrendered…

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Denman Dance

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 4

DENMAN Thurs.—A dance was held-In the Memorial Hall under the anspit of St. Mathias’ Women’s, Guild . The…

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Euchre-Dance At Oakhampton

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 4

The euchre party and dance, held in the Oakhampton Hail on Saturday evening last, was very successful. The Strollers’…

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The Central Theatre Saturday & Monday Nights

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 4

Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant' is the feature for Saturday and Monday nights next at the Central Theatre. If feature Lionel Barrymore, Ann Richards, Richard…

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Cessnock District Band

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 2

At the monthly committee meeting of the Cessnock District Band a report was received from the Portland Band Contest Committee, asking Cessnock to…

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James Theatre "Rose of Tralee"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 2

At the James on Saturday, British Empire Films will present "Rose of Tralee," with John Longdon and Angola Glyn[?] Columbia will present…

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Ball at Glendon Brook a Large Attendance

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 3

Visitors from Kurri Kurri, Lochinvar, Branxton, Singleton, Gresford, and surrounding districts were present at a ball in Glendon Brook…

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Play Centre Concert

Maitland Mercury · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 2

Children attending the West Maitland play centre on Wednesday afternoon presented a concert, the items including songs,…

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