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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

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Singleton Town Band an Asset (To the Editor)

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 January 1944 · page 3

Sir,—From the depths of desperation, less than two years ago, Singleton Town Band has, reached a stage where it has been built up to a…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Monday 31 January 1944 · page 3

The programme showing at the Palace Theatre to-night will be “Corvette K225,” the year’s most breath-takingly thrilling drama…

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Dance in James Theatre

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

There will be a dunce in James Theatre on Friday night next in aid of Catholic Church funds. Miss Cecelia Quinn is the organiser. The…

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Rhythm Club’s Dance At Town Hall

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 1 February 1944 · page 2

The old time-carnival dance held In the West Maitland Town Hall on Saturday night was very successful. Music was provided…

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James Theatre Mules Driven by Film Star

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

Jane Wyatt can drive a 42-mule team and drive it skilfully, without the aid of stunt men, doubles or any movie tricks…

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Oriental Barn Dance

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 2 February 1944 · page 4

The Oriental Barn Dance Rt East Maitland was one of the greatest entertainments staged East Maitland. The setting…

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The Central Theatre Saturday and Monday Eights

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 4

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are the comedians who appear in "Hold That Ghost" a fast moving comedy at the Central Theatre, on Saturday and…

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James Theatre

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

At the James on Saturday, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer will present "Mokey," with John Darley, Donna Reed, Bobby Blake, Geo. Lloyd and Matt Moore…

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Saturday Night Dance at Kurri

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

The patrons of the Saturday night dances in Kurri will be glad to hear that a leading Newcastle Band has been engaged for to-morrow night. The band…

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Younger Set Notes. Saturday Night's Old-time Dance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 5

At the Younger Set meeting, held in the Soldiers' Club on Tuesday evening, arrangements were made for the old-time dance to be held in the School…

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Recreation Dance at Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 5 February 1944 · page 3

BRANXTON Sat.— The usual Friday night Recreation Dance held in the Parish Hall was well attended…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 February 1944 · page 2

At the James Theatre, Fox Films will present "Orchestra Wives," with Lyn Bari, Geo. Montgomery, Ann Rutherford, Carold Landis, Cesar…

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Rhythm Club’s Dance

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 8 February 1944 · page 3

The Rhythm Club’s series of dances was continued at the West Maitland Town Hall and in the supper room on Saturday…

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Big Band of Knitters Wanted

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 2

An appeal for knitters of khaki sox was launched this afternoon by Singleton Women's Voluntary Services, acting on behalf of the…

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Singleton District Band Has Successful Year

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 6

SINGLETON Wednesday.—The report on the activities of the Singleton Town Band for 1943 shows that it has been a…

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The Theatre Palace and Prince’s

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 2

Telling the thrilling story hind the men and machines are carrying on the war of air against the Axis, [?]…

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Singleton Band in Healthy Position Visitors Impressed with Progress Last Night's Annual Meeting

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 3

'With assets totalling £948, including a credit balance at bank of £102, and a £50 war bond deposited for safe keeping, Singleton Town Band is probably one of the best situated country bands in the State. Last year was a particularly successful one…

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Successful Concert at Hinton

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 5

A successful concert was presented in Hinton School of Arts recently in aid of Parents and Citizens’ fund. In the absence of…

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Rhythm Club’s Masquerade Dance

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 4

The Rhythm Club's masquerade dance held at the West Maitland Town Hall last Saturday evening was a huge success. The…

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Dance in Aid of Sisters of Mercy

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 4

BRANXTON Wed. — A dance and euchre arranged by the Children of Mary for the Sisters of Mercy was held in the School of…

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