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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

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War Loan Rally. Arrangements for Monday's Concert

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 March 1944 · page 1

The First Victory Loan Campaign in Muswellbrook will be officially opened on Monday evening, April 3, when a concert will be given by…

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Concert to Boost the Victory Loan

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 March 1944 · page 3

SINGLETON Friday. — There was only a small attendance at the War Loan concert staged in the Band Hall last night, by the…

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I Outstanding Talent in War Loan Concert Party Visit to Singleton

Singleton Argus · Friday 31 March 1944 · page 3

The artists who visited Singleton yesterday and last night during the course of the country tour in connection with the First…

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Painted Pictures In Prison Camp

Maitland Mercury · Monday 3 April 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY Monday—Two AIF soldiers who have returned to Sydney from a Polish prison camp are exhibiting at the…

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Dungog Municipal Band

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 4 April 1944 · page 2

Dungog Municipal Band rendered many items on Sunday afternoon at the swimming pool. the band is improving rapidly…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 4 April 1944 · page 2

Republic will present "Mantrap" at the James on Tuesday, 4th April, with Henry Stephenson, Lloyd Corrigan, and Dorothy Lovett. Universal will…

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The Musmellbrook Chronicle TUESDAY, 4th APRIL, 1944. Last Night's War Loan Rally. Concert Party Assists. Speakers Tell of Need for Money for the Offensive

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 April 1944 · page 3

Speaking at the War Loan rally at Muswellbrook last night, Mr. Wally Reynolds, popular comedian, and leader of the War Loan…

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Dance In Aid of Missions

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 April 1944 · page 8

BRANXTON Wednesday.—The usual recreation night dance held in the Parish Hall was well attended. Music was supplied by…

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Annual Show Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 3

On Friday night last the local Show Committee held its annual ball and a very large crowd was present. Music was supplied by Weismantels'…

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Euchre Dance at Braxton

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 4

BRANXTON Wed.— The monthly euchre and dance held in the School of Arts was well attended, there being about 150 present…

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"Stars of the Air" Sergeant Anton Sorgato in New Guinea 'Cellist From A.b.c. Symphony Orchestra in Army Concert Party

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 3

SGT. SORGATO (Toni to the troops) conducted the band of the A.I.F. 11th Division Concert Party in New Guinea. His unit…

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Local and General James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 2

At James Theatre on Saturday, 8th April, United Artists will present "Captain Fury," with Brian Aherue, Victor McLaglen and June Lang…

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The Central Theatre Saturday and Monday Next

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 4

Journey for Margaret"—one of the most human stories to come out of this war is the feature for Saturday and Monday nights next. Story is about a…

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Dance and Afternoon Tea. Arrangements for Race Week-End

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 1

There was a good attendance of ladies at the meeting called by the Patriotic Race Committee and held on Tuesday to make…

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Pictures Painted in Polish Prison Camp by A.i.f. Men

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 4

Two A.I.F. soldiers who have returned to Sydney from a Polish prison camp are exhibiting at the Macquarie Galleries in Sydney, thirty-seven…

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Anzac Dance at Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 8 April 1944 · page 4

BRANXTON, Sat. — Arrangements for providing supper for the annual Anzac dance, to be held in the Parish Hall on April…

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Red Cross Dance At Dalwood

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 8 April 1944 · page 4

A successful social organised by residents of Dalwood for Prisoners of War, was held at Dalwood Hall. The sum of £[?]…

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Merriment at Younger Setarmy Dance

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 April 1944 · page 2

Highlight of the dance conducted last night under the auspices of the Singleton and District Patriotic and War Fund Younger Set and an Army…

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Sale of Capitol Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 12 April 1944 · page 6

SYDNEY Wed.—The City Council decided not to proceed with the sale of the Capitol Theatre and King’s Cross Hotel until it…

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The Theatre Palace and Prince’s

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 12 April 1944 · page 2

Starring Tyrone Power Maureen O’Hara, 20th Cen Fox’s Technicolour produ[?] “The Black Swan,” opens…

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