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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1948

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Church of England Ball and Deb. Presentation

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 May 1948 · page 5

The annual Church of England ball, which was held in the Memorial Hall on Friday evening last, was a grand success both…

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To-night's Social Attraction. Church of England Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 May 1948 · page 1

All arrangements have been finalised for to-night's (Friday) big social attraction, when members of the Church of England…

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Glendon Brook Ball

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 15 May 1948 · page 4

SINGLETON, Saturday.—Takings at the annual Catholic Ball, which was held at Glendon Brook, exceeded £50…

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James Theatre "The Locket"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 15 May 1948 · page 1

A superior treat is in store for screen patrons at the James Theatre, on Saturday, in "The Locket," R.K.O. Radio's powerful drama of a beautiful…

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Old Girls’ Dance At Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Monday 17 May 1948 · page 3

SINGLETON, Monday—At Catherine’s Colleges Old Girls Union held a successful dance in the Masonic Hall on Saturday night…

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Local and General News St. Catherine's Old Girls Stage Successful Dance

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 May 1948 · page 2

St. Catherine's College Old Girls held a very successful dance in the Masonic Hall on Saturday ntaht. This dance…

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Goodwill Mission to South-east Asia Macmahon Ball Will Lead

Maitland Mercury · Monday 17 May 1948 · page 2

CANBERRA, Monday,—Mr. W. Macmohon Ball, former British Commonwealth representative on the Allied Council for Japan, will lead a special educational and goodwill will mission to South-east Asia…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 May 1948 · page 2

Concluding to-night at the Palace Theatre is Ronald Colman in “A Double Life,” and ”Big Town After Dark,” starring Philip Reed…

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Record Attendance at Church of England Ball Presentation of Debutantes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 May 1948 · page 1

An all-time record attendance, presentation of debutantes, and splendid decorations were features of the annual Church of England…

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To-night's Concert

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 May 1948 · page 1

To-night the citizens of Muswellbrook and district will be given an opportunity of attending a variety concert in the School of Arts,…

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Eureka Stockade Dance

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 19 May 1948 · page 5

SINGLETON, Wednesday.— [?]aling Studios held a farewell dance in the show ground pavilion in appreciation of the services given the…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 19 May 1948 · page 2

Showing, at the James Theatre to-night (Tuesday) is Fox Films "I See a Dark, Stranger, with Deborah Kerr and Trevor Howard. There will be a…

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Belle of the Ball Miss Marion Dark

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 19 May 1948 · page 1

Highlight of the evening came in choosing the Belle of the Ball. Great excitement prevailed, for there were no many pretty lasses in lovely gowns…

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Fellowship Ball C. of E. Younger Set Stages Big Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 19 May 1948 · page 1

A gay crowd of young people flocked to the C. of E. Annual Grand Ball held in the James Theatre on Friday night. Organised by the Fellowship…

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Red Cross Dance And Euchre

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 May 1948 · page 4

Dever’s Swing Band supplied the music at the monthly dance and euchre conducted by Branxton Red Cross branch in the School of Arts…

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Singleton Ball Season Opens Successful First Ball

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 4

The first ball of the year—"The Night in Holland" Ball—was held at the N.A.A. pavilion on Wednesday night, and was…

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Band Recital At Homeville

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 4

On Sunday-next the West Maitland Salivation Army Band will given another of its Sunday afternoon recitals, this time in the…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 5

Concluding to-night at the Palace theatre is Boh Hope in “Where There’s Life.” The supporting film is “The Tender Years,” starring Joe…

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Port Jackson. Jazz Band’s Country Tour

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 2

The much-discussed port jack son jazz Band will begin a country and interstate tour next month. Since it first Jazz…

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Country Women’s Younger Set Ball At Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 4

SINGLETON, Friday—The “Night In Holland” ball, the Initial tall for the Singleton dancing season, held in the showground pavilion,…

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