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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

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Hospital Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 2

The Hospital Younger Set Auxiliary ate very, pleased with the result of the dance they organised and held in the James Theatre on Friday night…

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Recreation Dance

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 3

BRANXTON: Mrs. F. Thomas and Mr- Jack Benedict supplied the music tor the usual recreation dance, with. entras by Mrs…

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Merrymakers’ Dance Club

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 3

The grand opening night of the Merrymakers’ Dance Club war held at the West Maitland Parish Hall. A large crowd spent an…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 2

This Tuesday night at the James Theatre, Fox Films will present Maureen O'Hara, Thos. Mitchell and Allyn Joslyn in "Immortal Sergeant."…

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Pedlars’ Fair and Dance

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 2

A Pedlars’ Fair and Juvenile Dance, held in the C. of E. Parish Hall, Branxton, on Saturday afternoon, in aid of Sunday…

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Glen William Church of England Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 1

The Church of England Ball, which was held in the Glen William Hall on 5th May, was an outstanding success. the record sum of £16 being cleared…

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"Diggers" Military Ball. Anzac Club, Sydney. Discussions at Muswellbrook League Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 1

At a meeting of the Muswellbrork sub-branch of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. and Ladies' Auxiliary, held at the room on Friday evening, the executive…

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Over £60 From Hospital Dance

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 May 1944 · page 3

Over £60 war, raised for Hospital Day by the Nu[?] Maghatter Dance which was held in the Town Hall West Maitland last night…

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P. & C. Picnic and Dance at Bulga Varied Programme of Events

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 May 1944 · page 2

An. enjoyable afternoon was spent at Bulga on Saturday last, when the combined Milbrodale-Bulga annual Empire Day picnic was held. The…

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Children's Ball at Greta

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 18 May 1944 · page 4

GRETA.—A successful children’s ball was held in the Parish in aid of the Church of England…

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The Central Theatre Saturday and Monday Nights

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 18 May 1944 · page 2

Arabian Nights' is the special attraction at the Central Theatre Raymond Terrace, on Saturday and Monday nights next. This is a most spectacular film in…

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The Dance

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 2

The dance at night attracted about 100 couples, who whiled away the hours to the music of Mr. and Mrs. W. Challis…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 2

On Saturday night at the James Theatre Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer will present the gay comedy "When Ladies Meet," starring Joan Crawford…

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C.e.f. Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 2

The Church of England Fellowship Ball is advertised for May 26. Strollers Dance Band has been engaged. The Belle of the Ball will be chosen…

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E.M. Army Band Needs Instruments

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 2

Bandmaster Harold Cottrell who has been the leader of the Salvation Army Corps Band at East Maitland for many years, has, with the…

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Patriotic Ball at Tea Gardens

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 3

The Tea Gardens Patriotic Committee held a ball on Thursday week last, and quite a few of the locals made the trip, headed by Skipper Norm…

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Pictures From the World at War

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 8

CANNON-EQUIPPED U.S. BOMBER. A U.S. Army B-25 Mitchell medium bomber, armed with a 75-mm. cannon In addition to fourteen 50-calibre machine guns, slashes through the wind en route on a mission. Low-flying…

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Pictures From the World at War

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 2

ADMIRAL SIR JOHN TOVEY—NEW BRITISH C-IN-C, the NORE Picture shows Admiral Sir John Tovey, recently appointed British C-in-C., The Nore and formerly C-in-C, Home Fleet, on board the flagship with members of his staff before he gave up the command…

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Diggers' Ball Thursday Next, 25th INST

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 1

Everything points well to the Diggers' ball being THE show of the year. For years past this function was always regarded as…

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Empire Ball Next Monday. Help For Air Race Pilots

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 1

The Younger Set's biggest attraction for the season is the Empire Ball to be held at the School of Arts on MONDAY NIGHT…

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