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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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Ex-students' Dance Once More a Hit

Singleton Argus · Monday 9 June 1947 · page 2

The annual St. Catherine's exstudents' dance, which after last year, had the reputation of being the "dance of the year," did not lose…

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Mayfield Salvation Army Band Had Big Week-end Here

Singleton Argus · Monday 9 June 1947 · page 2

Members of Mayfield Salvation Army Band had a big week-end in Singleton. Bandsmen arrived on Saturday afternoon and did not…

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Farm Barn Dance at Largs

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 10 June 1947 · page 4

LARGS : To further the success of Miss Jessie Crittenden [?] Ambulance appeal, the Largs Ambulance Committee staged a…

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"Diggers" Annual Ball. Record Takings

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 10 June 1947 · page 1

The annual "Diggers" Ball, held on Friday last, set a new record for door takings at the School of Arts, £180 having been paid at the…

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Red Cross Younger Set Ball

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 10 June 1947 · page 3

To-morrow night the first Red Cross Younger Set Ball will be held in Maitland Town Hall, a function that brings to memory…

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Denman District News. Large Attendance at Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 10 June 1947 · page 2

Approximately 500 people saw 25 debutantes presented to the Mayor and Mayoress of Meswellbrook (Ald. and Mrs. E. C. Humphries) by Mrs…

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James Theatre "Tarzan and the Leopard Woman"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 10 June 1947 · page 3

R.K.O.-Radio Pictures present "Tarzan And The Leopard Woman" at the James Theatre to-night (Tuesday). Featured in the film are Johnny…

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Great Success of State Governor's Visit Large Crowd at Mayoral Ball Brilliant Scene at Lyceum Hall Comprehensive Contact With Local Industry

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 10 June 1947 · page 3

In the fourteen hours the State Governor, Lieutenant-General Northcott, and his daugher. Miss Elizabeth Northcott were in close contact with the people of Cessnock, it can be safely said that, they made more friends in this short period than any…

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Over 200 Attend Benefit Dance

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 June 1947 · page 2

Over £30 was raised at the dance held in the showground pavilion last night to aid Richard Carscadden, who recently suffered a serious eye…

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Plans For C.W.A. Ball At Gresford

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 11 June 1947 · page 4

GRBSFORD, Wednesday.—Arrangements for the forthcoming CWA Ball on the 27th met., occupied major part of the…

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Benefit Dance At Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 2

SINGLETON, Wed.—A successful dance was held in the Singleton Show Ground pavilion last night in aid of Richard…

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Red Cross Younger Set Ball

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 5

That the military forces appreciate the fine efforts of the West Maitland Red Cross Younger Set on their behalf throughout the war and during…

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C. of E. Ball At Martin’s Greek

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 3

MARTIN’S. CREEK, Thursday— The Church of England, Ball and supper organised Ay the Women’s Guild took place in…

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Bandon Grove Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 2

Music for Bandon Grove Ball on Friday, 20th June, will be supplied by Jim Hunts' Orchestra. There will be a guinea prize for the Belle of the…

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James Theatre "Sentimental Journey"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 2

Showing at the James this Saturday night is Fox Films' musical hit, "Sentimental Journey," starring John Payne and Maureen O'Hara with Wm…

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Stroud Diggers' Ball Great Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 5

Friday, June 6, marked the occasion of one of the most successful balls held at Stroud for years. It was the Diggers' second annual event and they…

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Local and General Grand Masquerade Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 2

At Karuah on Friday, July 11, a grand Masquerade Ball will be held. There will be an excellent supper and orchestra. Intending patrons are…

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Rugby League Rules Playing Ball After Tackle

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 6

Ref. (E. Maitland). — Al is tackled ant held by one foot only. The referee calls on him to play the ball. He gets up…

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Denman District News. Church of England Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 8

Over 400 people were px-esent at St. Matthias' Church of England ball. An outstanding feature of the evening was the presentation of 15 debutantes…

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Michael O'regan to Compere Saturday Night Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 4

Michael O'Regan popular 2HD personality, has been engaged to compere the Saturday night dance in the Parish Hall, Cessnock, on 28th June, 1947…

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