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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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Earl Leslie and His Band

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 1

Earl Leslie and his orchestra have now decided to stay in this district during the winter dancing season. The band features Bill Lang, the ace…

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R.s.l.—ambulance Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 3

The dance organised by the local sub-branch of the R.S.L., which was held on Friday, 7th inst., was not quite the success anticipated…

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Town Band Calling for New Members

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 4

By advertisement in to-day's issue, Singleton Town Band announces vacancies within the ranks of the Band for those desirous of taking on…

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Gala Carnival Dance in Parish Hall

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

The Parish Hall, Cessnock should be packed to the doors, this Saturday Night. 15th March. A [?] Night will [?] presented [?] 50-50…

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St. Patrick's Day Concert. Wednesday Next, 19th MARCH

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 1

A most enjoyable evening's entertainment is assured to those who will attend the St. Patrick's concert in the Piazza Theatre on Wednesday next,…

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Band Recital

Maitland Mercury · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 2

SINGLETON, Monday. — The Town Band rendered a delightful musical programme in Burdekin. Park, Singleton, last night…

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"Concertina Bloke" To Visit Cessnock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 March 1947 · page 1

Evangelist Hoepper, known in the New Guinea Jungle as the "Concertina Bloke," will conduct special meetings in the Baptist Church. Mr. Hoepper was…

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St. Patrick’s Concert

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 March 1947 · page 4

The Maitland st. Patrick’s Day celebrations were brought to a successful conclusion with an Irish concert in the Town Hall…

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Singleton Band

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 2

SINGLETON, Wednesday—As a result of a recent drive for new members, six applications have been received by the local…

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Disappointing Attendance at Dance

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 2

The attendance at the dance and euchre conducted by the H.A.C.B. Society in the showground pavilion on Monday night was a little…

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Autumn Fair and Dance at Glendon Grand Needlework Display

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 4

SINGLETON: Glendon School of Arte Autumn Fair and Dance was a huge success, and the organisers have every reason to be proud of their achievements. The organisers were headed by Messrs. L. S Burns…

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Local and General News Good Response to Call for Band Recruits

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 2

As a result of the call by Singleton Town Band for recruits to swell the ranks of this leading public organisation of the town, excellent…

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Tennis Dance

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

A very successful and happy dance was held by Stroud Tennis Club on Friday night last Owing to the bad weather conditions many were absent…

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League Supporters’ Dance

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 4

Maitland Rugby League Supporters’ Club are holding a dance at Bolwarra Hall to-morrow (Saturday) night. A first-class orchestra…

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Hospital Ball at Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 4

BRANXTON: Arrangements for the annual ball were discussed at a meeting of the Hospital Auxiliary, held at the residence…

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Hearing Aids at Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 5

For the benefit of patrons who are deaf or who have difficulty bearing the picture. Western Electric Hearing aids have been…

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James Theatre "A Son Is Born."

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 2

Australian stars of "Smithy," Muriel Steinbeck and Ron Randell will be seen at the James this Friday and Saturday night's in "A Son Is Born."…

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Combined Diggers—hospital Ball May Be Held

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 4

Consideration will be given at a meeting next week to the advisability of running a combined hospital and R.S.L. ball instead of the…

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Show Week Attractions Jazz and Old-time Dance Carnivals

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 1

The local sub-branch of the R.S.L., the successful applicants for the School of Arts during Show week, have arranged to conduct jazz and…

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Olympic Basket Ball Games

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 March 1947 · page 2

LONDON (Associated Press). —Basketball, little-played sport in England, furnished the Olympic Organising Committee a…

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