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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1947

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Diggers' Ball

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

Annual Diggers' Ball will be held in James Theatre on Friday, 1st August. The Wattle Club is organising as usual…

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A.B.C. Orchestra Probably Here In October

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 1

It was “very likely” that the ABC Symphony Orchestra would give a recital at Maitland in October, the president (Miss M…

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Catholic Youth Club Dance

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

A dance organised by the Catholic Youth Club will be held in the James Theatre on Thursday, 17th April. There will be good music and…

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Clarence Town Catholic Ball

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

A preliminary notice announces that the Catholic Ball at Clarence Town will be held on 2nd July, 1947. Jim Hunt's Band and poultry supper…

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James Theatre "The Runaround"

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

In contrast to her recent roles, screen star Ella Raines has embarked on a new phase of her career and is entering the light comedy field. As…

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N.S.W. Beauties Parade in Cessnock. Splendid Show at Regent Theatre

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 3

At the Regent Theatre last night a packed house, and an enthusiastic audience, thoroughly enjoyed…

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Victory Lad to Start in Stradbroke Concerto Best Backed Horse In Brisbane Cup

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 5

As announced in the “Mercury” yesterday Victory Lad will make the trip to Brisbane to contest the Stradbroke Handicap, a sprint race worth £4000 to be run on May 3. Trainer D. Lewis yesterday entered Victory Lad and…

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Ambulance Ball at Morpeth

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 5

Large crowds from Morpeth and surrounding districts attended the Astor Theatre, Morpeth, last night when a ball was held in support of…

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Legion Dance

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 4

A bus will leave High-st railway station at 8 p.m., picking up at the Belmore comer, for the Legion of Ex-servicemen’s Dance…

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Show Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 3

The annual Show Ball showed greatly increased receipts, £72 being taken at the door. Mr. B. Green was in the ticket office; doorkeepers were…

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Younger Set Dance

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 4

SINGLETON, Friday.—The Singleton Younger Set Social Club held a successful dance in the C.W.A. rooms last night, about 100 being in…

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Second Diggers' Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 5

One of the outstanding functions of the 1947 Cessnock Ball season will be the Second Diggers Ball. The wholehearted efforts of the local ex-service…

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James Theatre "Arsenic and Old Lace"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 5

Showing at the James next Saturday night, Warner Bros, will present the hilarious comedy hit, "Arsenic and Old Lace," which ran on…

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Hospital Ball at Mount Olive £15/10/ Raised for Hospital

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 2

Mount Olive staged another successful ball, on this occasion to aid Dangar Cottage Hospital, which institution benefits by £15/10/…

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Took Wine to Dance

Maitland Mercury · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 3

NEWCASTLE, Monday.—On Friday night Lawrence Edward Harbutt (28) electrician took a part bottle of wine into Tyrrell…

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Higrade Ball a Social Success

Maitland Mercury · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 2

The Maitland Ambulance Appeal Ball, held in the Town Han, attracted a large crowd, Including many visitors from surrounding districts,…

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Younger Set Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 1

Keen activity is manifest in members of the Younger Set in preparation for the annual ball to be held at the School of Arts on May 2nd…

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Denman Red Cross Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 3

Intending patrons are reminded of the Red Cross ball to be held in Denman tomorrow night, 23rd April. It has been advertised that a free bus…

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Grand Dance in Wallarobba Hall

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 2

As advertised, a grand dance will be held in the Wallarobba Memorial Hall on Anzac Night, April 25 Shelton's bus leaves P.O., Dungog, at 7.30 p.m…

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Pokolbin Vintage Ball. Huge Success

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 1

The Vintage Ball, held at Pokolbin an Saturday last, was an outstanding success, both socially and financially, the hall being packed. Music was supplied…

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