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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

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Kurri Diggers’ Ball

Maitland Mercury · Monday 1 May 1944 · page 3

KURRI Monday.—Kurri Kurri Ambulance Hall, which was decorated in a patriotic setting, attracted a large crowd of dancers…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Monday 1 May 1944 · page 2

The main attraction at the Palace are Theatre to-night is the delightful comedy-drama. “You’re a Lucky Fellow, Mr. Smith,”…

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Dance at Lochinvar

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 2 May 1944 · page 2

The Lochinvar Patriotic Committee is conducting a dance and euchre in the Lochinvar School of Arts on Thursday May 11…

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2Ck Women's Club Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 2 May 1944 · page 1

Every pay Friday night. 2CK Women's Club holds a bright and enjoyable dance. It is held in the Parish Hall by the Cessnock branch of the 2CK…

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Kurri Concert

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 2 May 1944 · page 3

The grand concert arranged by Kurri Kurri Business Men's Club will be held to-night in aid of the Red Cross Comforts Fund and District Hospital. The…

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Successful Whittingham Dance

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 2

The dance conducted in the Whittingham hall in aid of the funds of the Church of England ball and C.E.L.O.P.S. resulted in over £9 being…

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C of E Ball at Morpeth

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 2

The annual Morpeth Church of England Ball will be held to-morrow (Thursday) night in the Astor Theatre, Morpeth. The ball…

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Meeting of Co-operative Ball Committee Function in Aid of Dangar Cottage Hospital

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 2

At the meeting of the Cooperative Ladies' Committee held yesterday at the C.W.A. Rooms, the president (Mrs. C. D. Paget)…

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Celebrity Concert at Town Hall

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 3

A celebrity concert, starring a number of Sydney, artists and Colin Chapman’s male quartette,' will be held at the Vest Maitland…

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Rhythm Club Dance

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 4 May 1944 · page 3

A large crowd attended the Rhythm Club’s dance, held at the West Maitland Town Hall on Saturday evening. The Rhythm…

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Catholic Ball at Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 4 May 1944 · page 3

SINGLETON Thurs.—A very successful Roman Catholic Ball was hold at Glendon Brook last night. The promoters of the…

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Ball to Aid Hospital

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 4 May 1944 · page 3

SINGLETON Thursday — At the meeting of the Co-operative Ladles’ Committee, held on Tuesday at the CWA Rooms, the…

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The Central Theatre Saturday & Monday Nights

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1944 · page 1

No picture has been made of a more timely subject than M.G.M's. "Assignmen in Brittany" which will be the feature at the Central Theatre on Saturday…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1944 · page 2

At the James Theatre on Saturday night next. Fox Films will present "Chetniks," with Philip Dora and Anna Sten, supported by Universal's…

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Cessnock District Band. Visit to Maitland Gaol

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 May 1944 · page 3

On Sunday last the Cessnock District Band, accompanied by a concert party and visitors, paid a visit to Maitland Gaol and provided entertainment for…

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Glendon Brook R.C. Ball An Outstanding Success

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 May 1944 · page 4

The R.C. ball conducted at Glendon Brook on Wednesday night was an outstanding success, being responsible for one of the largest…

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Kurri Business Men Grand Concert

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 May 1944 · page 4

A grand concert arranged by Kurri Kurri Business Men's Club attracted a large crowd to the King's Theatre on Tuesday night. The function was held…

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Successful Concert. St. Alban's, Muswellbrook

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 May 1944 · page 1

A very enjoyable concert programme was rendered in the School Hall on Monday night last to a large and appreciative audience. The concert…

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C of E Ball at Morpeth

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 6 May 1944 · page 2

The annual Church of England Ball, held in the Astor Hall, Morpeth, was a success, both socially financially. Adverse weather…

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Celebrity Concert At Town Hall

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 6 May 1944 · page 2

A verity of high-class entertainment is assured of West Maitland Town Hall to-morrow night, commencing at 8.30 when…

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