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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

977 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 29 of 49

Children’s Ball at Bolwarra

Maitland Mercury · Sunday 30 July 1944 · page 3

Bolwarra Hall was again a scene of great animation on Wednesday night, the occasion of the Bolwarra Public School…

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Successful Police Ball At Jerry's Plains

Singleton Argus · Monday 31 July 1944 · page 3

Approximately £27 was raised at Jerry's Plains for the Police Anzac House appeal, and the ball held there has been described as one of the…

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Over £50 From Whittingham C. Of E. Ball

Singleton Argus · Monday 31 July 1944 · page 3

The balance-sheet in connection with the recent Whittingham Church of England ball, which was organised by Misses…

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Ball Organisers Resent Statements Rehearsals Not Turned Into Social Night, N.a.a. Informed

Singleton Argus · Monday 31 July 1944 · page 2

Resentment over statements made at the meeting of the Northern Agricultural Association council a fortnight ago that…

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Thursday Night Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 1 August 1944 · page 3

Covers of dancing are reminded that another dance will be conducted in the Parish Hall on Thursday night, to help raise funds to assist injured Rugby…

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Allied Nations Ball and Pageant

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 August 1944 · page 2

Great preparations are proceeding for the Allied Nations Ball and Pageant to be held in the James Theatre on Wednesday, 23rd August. The…

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James Theatre "Talk of the Town"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 August 1944 · page 3

"The Talk of the Town" is a motion picture superlatively handled, according to Hollywood excited by the success of the film wherever it has been…

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Spring Ball Mrs. Forde to Receive Debutantes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 1 August 1944 · page 3

We have received a communication from the Minister for the Army (Mr. Forde) this morning, that Mrs. Forde will…

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C.U.S.A. BALL. Large Gathering at School of Arts

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 1 August 1944 · page 1

The ball organised by members of Cusa and held in the School of Arts last night attracted a large gathering, and a most enjoyable…

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Concerted Effort Wanted Prime Minister on Second Victory Loan Opening

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 August 1944 · page 2

The Second Victory Loan for £160,000,000 will open on September 26. It will close on October 31. This Loan will be a combined…

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Successful Dance at Maerannie

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 August 1944 · page 2

As a result of the dance held in Maerannie Hall on Saturday last, Rae Brooker, northern candidate in the C.U.S.A. Princess competition will…

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Annual Meeting of Kurri Band

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 2 August 1944 · page 4

KURRI Wednesday—In submitting the annual report of Kurri Kurri Brass Band, the secretary (Mr. A. Myall) said that…

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Oddfellows, Ball At Glendon

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 August 1944 · page 3

The Oddfellows' annual ball, held at Glendon, proved an outstanding success, and for the occasion visitors were present from all the…

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Big Crowd at Cessnock Ball

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 2 August 1944 · page 3

CESSNOCK, Wed Many [?] tors from Maitland Newcastle and surrounding districts, as well as local dancers attended the…

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News From Lochinvar Dance and Euchre

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 2 August 1944 · page 4

LOCHINVAR.—A dance and euchre party organised by the Lochinvar Agricultural Bureau was fairly well attended…

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"Snake Golly" Ball at Ravensworth Over 400 People in Attendance

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 August 1944 · page 2

The Camberwell "Snake Gully" ball, which was held in the Ravensworth hall on Friday night, in aid of Colleen George,…

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Ambulance Ball

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 3 August 1944 · page 2

CLARENCE TOWN: Indications are that the hall to be held on August 9, in aid of the Maitland Ambulance will be largely…

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C. of E. Ball at Martin’s Creek

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 3 August 1944 · page 4

MARTIN’S CREEK.—The ball held in the Memorial Hall in aid of the Church of England, Martin’s Creek, organised by the…

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Dance in James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 2

There will be a dance in James Theatre on Monday night next. Goodmusic and many novelties…

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Swingtime Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 3

The attention of lovers of dancing is drawn to a notice appearing in our advertising columns regarding: the "Swingtime Dance" to be held in the Parish…

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