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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

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The Central Theatre

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 3

The management wishes to state that damage caused by fire on Wednesday was chiefly confined to film Damage to equipment was of a minor nature and…

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Centenary Ball Co-operative Movement

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 4

SINGLETON Thursday—At a meeting held in the CWA rooms, a co-operative ladies’ Committee was formed to organise a ball lb…

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Children’s Ball at Greta

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 4

The grand march at a children’s ball held at the Central Hall Greta, was headed by Edna Charnock and Eisie Shaw…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 2

At the James Theatre on Saturday, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer will present "The Vanishing Vrginian," with Ralph Morgan, Kathiyn Grayson and Mark…

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Cessnock Young People's Choir. Concert at Weston

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 7

The Ceesnock Young People's Choir, which is conducted by Miss R. Lennard, gave an excellent in the Westton Methodist Church Hall on Tuesday…

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Pictures From the World at War

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 April 1944 · page 4

Amphibious vehicles, manned by soldiers of the U.S. Sixth Army, move out to the bay of an Allied forward island base in the South Pacific, where they were loaded aboard a U.S. ship to be taken into the Arawe area of New Britain Island. By landing at Arawe and by…

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At James Theatre Rex Beach's "The Spoilers"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1944 · page 2

Heralded as one of the most memorable pictures of screen history and based on the beat of Rex Beach's hest-seller books, "The Spoilers" comes…

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Anzac Dance at Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 26 April 1944 · page 3

The annual dance and euchre party organised by the Branxston branch of the Returned Soldiers’ League was held in the Parish…

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Rhythm Club Dance Old-Time Waltzing Competition

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 26 April 1944 · page 4

The Rhythm Club’s annual carnival dance in West Maitland Town Hall drew, a record attendance, The main attraction of the…

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Patriotic Dance at Goorangoola Large Influx of Visitors

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 April 1944 · page 3

The patriotic dance held at Goorangoola was an outstanding success: The large influx of visitors from town and surrounding districts taxed…

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The Theatre Palace and Prince’s

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 27 April 1944 · page 2

Lauded by moviegoers and ics as one of the most deeply grossing motion pictures even come from Hollywood, FIesh…

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Naming of Theatre Tivoli Company’s Action Dismissed

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 27 April 1944 · page 4

SYDNEY Thursday — In the Equity Court. Mr. Justice Nicholas dismissed a motion for a decree prohibiting Fullers Theatres…

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Cessnock Band

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 3

In his report to the Cessnock Council on Wednesday night, the Mayor (Ald. Pendlebury) said he had met a deputation from the Cessnock Band and…

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Dance at Whittingham

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 4

There was a large attendance at the dance in Whittingham hall, in aid of the patriotic fund. Music was supplied by Mrs. Knight's orchestra,…

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Dance At Mt. Olive

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 3

Owing to counter attractions, not as many were present as anticipated at a dance conducted by Mount Olive patriotic organisation; but those who…

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James Theatre "My Sister Eileen"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 3

Columbia's "My Sister Eileen," based upon the uproarious stage success which has panicked the Broadways of the nation for two solid years…

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Anzac Commemoration Service at the James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 2

The James Theatre was crowded by a representative crowd for the annual citizens Anzac Service. The Service was conducted by local clergy for the…

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Kurri Red Cross Concert

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 3

A concert held in the School of Arts, Kurri Kurri, on Sunday night, in aid of the Kurri Red Cross Link of Service, was well attended. As a result…

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Kurri Concert

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 3

Next Tuesday night Kurri Kurri Business Men will present a grand concert in the King's Theatre. The proceeds will be given to Kurri Red…

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May Queen Dance Railway Candidat

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 29 April 1944 · page 2

OVER 400 dance attended May Queen dance held last [?] in the West Maitland Town [?] for the railway candidate [?]…

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