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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1945

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The Central Theatre Saturday and Monday Nights

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 4 January 1945 · page 4

The Central Theatre has for its programme this week end, two highly absorbing dramatic films. In the main feature —"All Through the Night" the title roles…

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Ravensworth New Year Ball

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 January 1945 · page 5

The ball held in the Ravensworth hall on New Year's night in aid of funds for the local Repatriation Committee, was well attended, and…

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Dance at the Tow Hall

Maitland Mercury · Friday 5 January 1945 · page 5

A large crowd attended the Rhythm Club’s dawn dance, held the West Maitland Town Hall. The happy throng of dancers all…

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New Year Ball at Mitchell's Flat

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 January 1945 · page 2

The Mitchell's Flat Recreation Hall was filed to overflowing for the grand masked fancy dress ball on New Year's night…

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Concerted Efforts Needed More Than Ever

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 January 1945 · page 3

THE YEAR 1945 is likely to be one of the most vital in this world war. In 1944 the Allies gained many spectacular…

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Mt. Olive Ball

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 January 1945 · page 3

For many years the Mt. Olive annual ball has been one of the special features of the country community, and while there was a…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1945 · page 2

To-night, Tuesday, 9th January, at the James Theatre, Republic will present Mary Lee in "Shantytown," with John Archer, Marjorie Lord and Billy…

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Murrurundi Carnival Pictures

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 9 January 1945 · page 4

TOP LEFT : The CarniVal B.B.C., with John O'Brien at the "mike" and a number of interested young carnival patrons, RIGHT : Girl riders under 12: Robin Linsley, Gladys Gardiner, Helen Roser and Marion Moore. BOTTOM : Alex…

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Successful Concert

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 January 1945 · page 1

Action songs, three plays, glees, piano and vocal solos, and special introductory and closing items made up the capital programme of the concert…

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Patriotic Dance

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 January 1945 · page 3

A dance and euchre party under the auspices of Glendon Patriotic Association was held on Saturday night, the large attendance…

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Dance At Glendon

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 January 1945 · page 3

The dance held at Glendon Hall recently proved a huge success, both socially and financially. Proceeds will go to Junior Red Cross funds,…

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The Central Theatre Saturday and Monday Nights

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 11 January 1945 · page 4

The Westerner' one of the biggest picture to reach the screen for some time is the attraction at the Theatre, on Saturday and Monday nights next…

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Ambulance Ball At Lostock

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 January 1945 · page 2

The hall at Lostock was well filled when, a ball was held to assist the funds of the Maitland District Ambulance…

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Red Cross Dance At Dalwood

Maitland Mercury · Monday 15 January 1945 · page 4

A successful social organised by residents of Dalwood was held at Dalwood Hall for the prisoners of war fund wheeler’s…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 January 1945 · page 2

At the James on Tuesday, 16th January, United Artists will present William Holden, Eddie Bracken, Susan Hayward, Robert Benchley and…

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Town Band Out for ‘Makatoor’

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 January 1945 · page 3

LUZON ISLAND Jan. 15.—The town band of Daguan, on the Lingayen Gulf coast, wag out in glittering uniforms to-day, and…

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Concert At Paterson To-morrow Night

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 January 1945 · page 3

A concert party, headed by 2HR Sunday morning gang, supplemented by Harry Cowan (baritone) and other Maitland artists,…

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Struck By Cricket Ball

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 18 January 1945 · page 3

Anthony Edmond, 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Edmond, of 21 Russell street Homerville, who underwent an operation In Maitland…

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The Central Theatre Saturday and

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 18 January 1945 · page 4

'White Savage', with Maria Montez. Sabu, Jon Hall. is the feature for Saturday and Monday nights next It is a film set in tropical splendour and filmed…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1945 · page 2

At James Theatre on Saturday night Fox Films will present Tyrone Power and Maureen O'Hara in Rafael Sabatini's "The Black Swan," in…

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