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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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Sequel to Scene at Jerry’s Plains Dance

Maitland Mercury · Monday 10 February 1947 · page 2

SINGLETON: Stanley Newton Parker (26), Royan Keith Lamb kins (35), and Horace Clayton Logan (22), who appeared before…

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James Theatre "Junior Miss" (G.)

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 2

"Junior Miss," the 20th Century Fox film version of the Broadway stage sensation that drew record audiences for two straight years, screens…

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Dance Hall Holocaust. 81 Bodies Recovered. Berlin

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 2

Rescuers have taken 81 charred bodies from the ice-covered ruins of a dance hall at Spandau which was destroyed by fire at the week-end…

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Euchre-dance at Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 4

BRANXTON, Thursday.—The committee of the Boy Scouts’ Association held their monthly euchre and dance in the Parish…

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The Central Theatre Saturday and

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 3

"Uncertain Glory" is the new Errol Flynn feature at the Central Theatre for this week end. Errol Flynn in this has a role that suits his style of acting. The…

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures For Cessnock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 1

It is not often that we feel that we have such a marvellous line up of pictures that we have to tell you about them but during the last week…

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Euchre-Dance At Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 15 February 1947 · page 4

BRANXTON: About 150 people attended the Euchre and Dance held in the School of .Arts on Tuesday night, in aid of the R.C…

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Something to Make: Bright Plaited Hat Band

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 15 February 1947 · page 2

You Will need eight [?] strips of coloured felt to make this plaited hat band, which should give new life to your old sports hat…

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Catholic Youth Club Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 February 1947 · page 2

The first dance of the year will be held in the James Theatre next Thursday night. The members of the above club expect a big roll-up. There will…

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James Theatre "Cornered" (A.)

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 February 1947 · page 2

Following Dick Powell's success in "Murder, My Sweet," his studio (RKO-Radio) gives him an even more dramatic role in "Cornered," as a…

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Princesses Dance At Cape town Ball

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1947 · page 1

CAPE TOWN, Feb. 19—At a ball given In honour of the Royal family the Princesses unexpectedly appeared on the dance floor…

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Stolen Jewels Found in City Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wed,—Wrapped in at handkerchief, jewellery worth £8500, which had been stolen from Fairfax and Roberts Ltd. on…

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Old Adelphi Theatre Remodelled Local Engineers Initial Biggest Truss Spans In Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1947 · page 4

Passing through many phases of use since it was first in 1888, the old Adelphi Theatre, near High Street station, West Maitland, at present being occupied by Tyler’s Garage, is undergoing a complete transformation in…

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Dance at Dalwood

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 6

DALWOOD, Thurs. — Alt the Parish Hall, Dalwood, a successful and enjoyable dance was held to assist the hall fund…

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To-day’s Leader: February 20 Amazing Scene After The Royal Ball At Capetown Wild Rush By Women Guests On The Cloakroom

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 1

CAPETOWN, February 20.—Police and military authorities Intervened to stop a spectacular disturbance which started in the Capetown City Hall on Tuesday night as the Royal family was leaving the Civic Ball…

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Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 February 1947 · page 7

Another dance in aid of the lake Macquarie war Memoraial[?]Home and Rest Center Appeal Will be held in the Parish Hall.cessnock, on…

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James Theatre "Yankee Doodle Dandy"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1947 · page 3

"Yankee Doodle, Dandy," a picture about America's master entertainer, George M. Cohan, is an entertainment miracle in itself. The story, is grand,…

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C. Of E. Ball At Camberwell

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 February 1947 · page 2

A successful C. of E. ball in aid of St. Clement's Church of England, Camberwell, was held in the Glennie's Creek Hall on Friday night. It…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 2

At the James Theatre this Tuesday night, 20th Century Films will present Dana Andrews, Jeanne Crain and Dick Haymes in "State Fair." Supporting…

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Euchre—Dance At Gresford

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 2

GRESFORD: A euchre party and dance was held in the School of Arts, East Gresford, in aid of the candidature of Mrs Ivy Chick,…

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