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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1946

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Bandits Rob Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 13 April 1946 · page 1

LONDON April 13. — Comedians Nervo and Knott had a packed house roaring with laughter in Jack Hilton’s…

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Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 13 April 1946 · page 1

The Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, set in charmingly arranged gardens by the river Avon. It was opened in 1932. Designed by the brilliant young architect Miss Elizabeth Scott, it was built at a cost of £162,000 alongside the site of the old theatre which was…

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Dance Postponed

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 April 1946 · page 2

As I have been asked by several of tho Returned Soldiers to postpone the Dance advertised for April 20th, I have decided to do so…

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Monster Football Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 April 1946 · page 2

A monster football dance will be held in James Theatre on Thursday, 18th April. The organisers are Misses Eileen Kemp, Peggy Gray, and Betty…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 April 1946 · page 2

To-night (Tuesday) at the James Theatre, RKO-Radio Pictures will present Tom Conway in "The Falcon in Hollywood," with Barbara Hale and…

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Hospital Younger Set Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 April 1946 · page 2

Another successful dance, organised by members of the Dungog Hospital Younger Set, was held last Thursday night in the James Theatre…

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Vintage Ball at Pokolbin

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 April 1946 · page 3

The Vintage Ball which was held at Pokolbin on Saturday last was an outstanding financial and social success. The hall was packed and dancing was…

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Theatre Holiday Arrangements

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 April 1946 · page 2

Patrons are advised that “It’s a Pleasure” will only be screening to-night (Wednesday) and to-morrow night (Thursday), all…

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Camberwell's Big Day Annual School Picnic and Dance

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 April 1946 · page 6

Assured of success from the outset by the perfect weather conditions prevailing, Camberwell P. and C. Association held…

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Younger Set Dance

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 3

SINGLETON Thurs.—A successful dance, organised by the Returned Soldiers’ League Younger Set, was held at the show…

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The Central Theatre Saturday and

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 1

"Week End at tho Waldorf" is the feature for Saturday and Monday nights next. This is a special pre release booking of this feature. It has as its stars…

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The Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1946 · page 4

The ball on Friday night broke all records. The sum of £68/8/6 was taken at the door. Music was supplied by Ces. Anderson's orchestra from…

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Diggers' Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1946 · page 3

Nelson's Bay ex-service men R.S.L. are giving their first annual ball in the C. of E. Hall next Tuesday. Further particulars from D. Johns, Hon…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1946 · page 2

Showing at the James next Saturday, Paramount Pictures present Biug Crosby in "Holiday Inn" with Fred Astaire and Virginia Dale. Supporting…

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Red Cross Vintage Ball at Pokolbin

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 20 April 1946 · page 5

POKOLBIN: The Vintage Ball, which was held at Pokolbin on Saturday night last was an outstanding financial and social…

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Donation to Foot Ball Club

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 April 1946 · page 2

A donation of £10/10/ from F. J. Palmer and Sons was accepted with thanks at a meeting of the Maitland District Rugby…

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Success Of Dance At Ravensworth

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 25 April 1946 · page 4

SINGLETON Wed. — A successful dance was held at Ravensworth to raise funds towards providing equipment for the nurses’…

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Kurri Band Success

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 April 1946 · page 3

At a recent solo and party competition held In Sydney, competitors from Kurri Kurri Brass Band performed with great credit. Out of 10 entries they gained 7…

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The Panthers' Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 April 1946 · page 1

Two very successful dances were run by the Panthers' Rugby League Club during the Easter week-end The first was on Easter Saturday night and the…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1946 · page 2

Showing at the James this Friday and Saturday night, Universal Films will present Merle Oberon and Chas. Korvin in "This Love of Ours,' with…

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