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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

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Red Cross Younger Set Dance

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 22 June 1944 · page 3

The Red Cross Younger Set fifth annual dance, held last night in the Town Hall, West Maitland. proved an - outstanding…

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Euchre And Dance At Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 22 June 1944 · page 3

BRANXTON Thursday. — ,An amount of £24 was raised at the monthly euchre and dance arranged by the local branch of the…

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The Central Theatre Saturday and

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 22 June 1944 · page 4

A new personality has arisen in the world of the screen in the person of Gloria Warren, a charming fifteen-year old girl, with a voice of cha[?] and a…

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"Diggers'" Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 6

The Returned Soldiers' Women's Auxiliary will have charge of the supper arrangements for the annual "Diggers" ball, which will be held in the…

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Red Cross Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 2

A very bright night's entertainment was provided by the dance organised by Mrs. B. Stanmore in aid of the Red Cross, and held in the James Theatre…

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Muswellbrook Military Ball

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 1

A military bail is being organised by 8th Aust. Base Ord. Depot in aid of the Muswellbrook branch of the Red Cross Society…

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Success of Diggers’ Ball

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 2

The net financial result of the recent Diggers’ Ball at Raymond Terrace, was £65. This is regarded as very satisfactory…

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C of E Ball Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 4

SINGLETON Friday — The South Singleton Church of England ball committee is working hard for the success of the…

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Arrangements for Military Ball. Office-Bearers Appointed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 1

At the invitation of Lieut.-Colonel T. J. Ladd, C.O.O., 8 Aust. Base Ord. Depot, representatives from local and patriotic organisations…

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Church of England Ball. Large Gathering at School of Arts

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 1

Over 300 dancers attended the annual Church of England ball held in the School of Arts on Monday last. The promoters expect a net…

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Annual Church of England Ball Presentation of Debutantes to Mrs. Elkin. 500 in Attendance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 3

It is doubtful whether the Church of England Ball, held in the Parish Hall, Westcott Street, Cessnock, has ever been more successful than the 1944 Ball…

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Gaol Concerts

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 5

In the past it has been the practice for a party of citizens from the coal, fields to journey to Maitland Gaol on a Sunday to stage a concert for the…

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Grand Concert

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 2

The Methodist Girls' Comradeship have organised a concert, and it is to be held in the Methodist School Hall on Monday night next. A bright…

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Dance at Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 24 June 1944 · page 3

BRANXTON Sat.—The weekly dance conducted by the Branxton branch of the ACF was held in the School of Arts on Thursday…

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Large Crowd At Kurri Ball

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 June 1944 · page 3

KURRI Monday—Kurri Kurri District Ball, held in aid of the Nurses’ Furnishing Fond, attracted a large crowd to the…

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Pictures From the World at War

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 June 1944 · page 4

The smaller types of invasion craft for the liberation of Europe were built by townsmen, in workshops all over England. When built, these craft received their preliminary tests also on inland water. Picture shows: A completed invasion craft is transported from the…

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Old Time Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 June 1944 · page 2

The old-time dance held in James Theatre on Thursday night attracted good crowd, and it was a very enjoyable evening. This was due mainly…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 June 1944 · page 2

At the James tonight (Tuesday), R.K.O.-Radio will present Lupez Velez and Leon Errol in "Mexican Spitfire's Elephant," with Walter Reed…

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Stroud Golf Club Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 June 1944 · page 2

The seventh annual Golf Club Ball will be held in the Stroud School of Arts on Friday night, 30th inst. All necessary arrangement have been…

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Kurri Hospital Queen Barn Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 June 1944 · page 1

A barn dance has been arranged by supporters of Kurri Hospital candidate in the popular Queen competition, to be held in the Kurri Catholic Hall on…

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