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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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Euchre and Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 2

A euchre and dance will be held in the Glen William Hall this Friday night, July 11. Wells' Orchestra will supply the music. Proceeds are in…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 2

Showing at the James Theatre next Saturday night, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents Robert Donat in "Perfect Strangers," with Deborrah Kerr, Ann…

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Reunion Ball Plans

Maitland Mercury · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 4

At a recent meeting of the social committees of Maitland High Schools’ did Girls and Old Boys’ Unions, plans for this year’s…

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Tilligra Ambulance Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 2

The local Ambulance will hold a grand ball at Tillgra on Friday, July 18. There will be good music and supper. A feature of the evening will…

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The Rotary Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 2

One of the chief social events of the year will be Muswellbrook's Rotary Ball on Friday night of next week. The Rotary Club and "The Inner…

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Stroud Golf Club Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 5

"A thrilling night of a thousand and one delights, of ecstaoy and splendour, of gorgeous costumes and exotic perfumes" was experienced by those who…

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Historical Ball at Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 4

Friday, September 19, is the date of the big Historical Ball to be held in the City Hall, Newcastle. The ball committee is…

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KURRI C. OF E. BALL Presentation Of Debutantes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 5

Gayly decorated with multi-coloured streamers by the members of the Fellowship, the Ambulance Hall was the scene of gay revelry last night when…

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Enjoyable Concert

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 3

A large audience enjoyed the concert given by Mrs. R. M. Hannagan's pupils on Monday night in aid of the Methodist Church funds. Vocal solos…

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Catholic Ball Debutantes

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 5

The Catholic Hall, which for years has proved itself one of the most enjoyable and popular of the season, will be held in the Town…

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Dance and Euchre at Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 5

BRANXTON, Sat.—[?] euchre party will be [?] day night next [?] Arts of Branxton [?]…

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Gresford C.w.a. Ball

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 3

GRESFORD; The East Gresford School of Arts was well killed with dancers at the annual CWA Ball…

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17 Debutantes Presented at Kurri Ball

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 4

KURRI KURRI, Sat. — “The Church of England Ball, held at the Ambulance Hall, attracted about 500 dancers. The hall was…

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Banker’s Club Ball Provided Gay Atmosphere

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 5

The friendly spirit existing between bankers and their clients was evidenced in the numbers that accepted invitations to the first…

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C.w.a. Younger Set Dance

Maitland Mercury · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 2

SINGLETON, Monday.— The dance conducted in the CWA rooms by the Singleton Social Club Younger Set was Social…

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Basket Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 July 1947 · page 2

School 2 won a decided victory over School 1 by 22 goals to 1. H. Murray played an outstanding defence game for School 2, and G. Hastie and H…

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Ambulance Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 July 1947 · page 2

The local Ambulance's grand Ball will be held in Tilligra Hall on Friday night next; July 18. Jim Hunt will supply the music. There is an…

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Gresford Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 July 1947 · page 2

We have been asked to state that the ball which will be held at East Gresford on Friday night, July 18, is not run in connection with the…

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Ball at Gloucester

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 July 1947 · page 2

Gloucester Football Club will stage the "gayest event of the year" in the Majestic Hall to-night (Tuesday), when the annual ball will be held. The…

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Cricket Dance and Presentation

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 July 1947 · page 2

On Saturday, August 2, in Bandon Grove Hall, the Dungog Cricket Association will hold a dance, together with the presentation of badges and…

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