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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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Grand Centenary Mask Ball

The Scone Advocate · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 4

The Diocese of Newcastle will be celebrating its centenary this year. As part of the local celebrations, St. Mark's Church…

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Euchre And Dance At Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 3

BRANXTON: The Returned Soldiers’ and School of Arts Committees will benefit to an appreciable extent by a euchre…

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The Ball Beautiful— Debutantes' Night

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 2

The 1946 Presentation of Dungog Debutantes attracted a crowd of more than five hundred people. The 1947 Debs, are just as beautiful and there…

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Rugby League Rules Grounding Ball For Try

Maitland Mercury · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 3

“Onlooker” (Maitland): When J. Graves went over the line last Saturday in the Maitland-Waratah game and the ball underneath…

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Presentation of Debutantes. At To-night's (Friday) Younger Set's Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 1

The stage is set for the Muswellbrook Younger Set's grand ball, which opens to-night (Friday) at the School of Arts. The…

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Scone's Big Week Bloodstock Sale, Race Ball and Cup Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 1

There will be much ado in Scone next week, following the big and successful Bushmen's Carnival on Saturday last and…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 May 1947 · page 2

G.B.D’s absorbing crime drama, “Badella” story of the loveliest and wickedest murderess the screen has yet presented, opened at the Palace…

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Golf Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 4

A dance was held on Anzac Night and a percentage of the takings will be donated to the Sub-branch R.S.L. Music was supplied by Keith Barnett's…

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Foot Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 3

Dungog first grade team was beaten by Thornton last Saturday at Thornton by 8 points to 5. Scorers for Dungog were C. Harley a try and Bill…

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James Theatre "The Overlanders"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 3

At the James Theatre this Tuesday and Wednesday nights, "The Over-landers" will be screened. The picture is a story of adventure and romance…

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Younger Set Ball a Bright Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 1

The 1947 dancing season in Muswellbrook was opened on Friday last, when the Younger Set held its annual ball, at which over 300…

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Salvation Army Band Seeks Council Subsidy

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 7 May 1947 · page 3

The Salvation Army Band suggested to Maitland City Council last night that it make an annual subsidy of [?]50 towards the cost…

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Successful P. & C. Ball At Bulga

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 May 1947 · page 2

A credit to the organisers, the Parents and Citizens' Association ball held at Bulga last Friday was one of the most successful for many…

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£56 The Gross Takings From Glendonbrook R. C. Ball

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 May 1947 · page 2

Gross takings for Friday night's Roman Catholic Ball amounted to £56. For the occasion, visitors were present from Singleton, Paterson…

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C.w.a. Younger Set Stages Enjoyable Concert Effort for Seaside Homes

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 May 1947 · page 5

The local Younger Set of the Country Women's Association on Monday night staged a highly successful and enjoyable play…

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The National Fitness Ball

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 3

In presenting “The Rieardos.” sensational Adagio and Apache Dancers, at the National Fitness Ball which is to be held in the Town…

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Belltrees Ball

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 1

A grand ball is being organised at Belltrees, to be held in the Belltrees Hall, on Saturday, 17th May. Funds from this outing will…

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Euchre and Dance

Maitland Mercury · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 4

The social committee of Branxton’s candidate in tho Maitland Ambulance appeal will hold a euchre and dance in Eldersile…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 2

Showing at the James on Saturday night is Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "Twice Blessed," with Preston Forster, Gail Patrick and the Wilde twins…

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Wollombi Catholic Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 5

On May 16 there will be a Catholic Ball at Wollombi, and great preparations have been going on for some time to make this a great event. Buses will…

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