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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1948

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Dominant Note of Youth at Diggers’ Ball

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 12 June 1948 · page 3

Old diggers never die, but apparently come out of their shells each year to join the merry through at the Town Hall, and last…

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Local and General. Catholic Youth Club Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 12 June 1948 · page 2

To-night (Friday) in the James Theatre the Catholic Youth Club will stage it's popular annual ball. A record crowd w expected. Patrons will dance…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Monday 14 June 1948 · page 3

Showing to-night at the Palace theatre is “It Happened on 5th Avenue,” starring Don de [?] Ann Harding, Charles Buggies and…

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Pipe Band Requires Equipment

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 June 1948 · page 2

Steadfast application by members and executive of Maitland District Pipe Band is gradually, welding into shape a band that will be a decided…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 June 1948 · page 2

Concluding to-night at the Palace Theatre is “it Happened On 5th Avenue,” starring Don De Fore, Ann Harding and Charlie…

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Attempts To Rob Theatre Safe

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 June 1948 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Attempts were made to rob safes last night at three Hoyts’ theatres at Auburn, Lidcombe and Burwood, but…

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Carnival Ball at Millfield. Successful Function

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 June 1948 · page 1

A wet night did not dampen the spirit of patrons at Millfield Carnival Ball, organised for P. and C. funds by Mesdames H. Carr. J. Hicks and J…

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Next Friday's Grand Ball. An Appeal to "Diggers."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 June 1948 · page 1

"Diggers" are reminded that a working bee will be held at the School of Arts at 7.15 p.m. on Thursday next for the purpose of…

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Chauvel Camp Dance. Bright Party. in Aid of Food for Britain Fund

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 June 1948 · page 1

"One or the brighest functions ever" was the verdict of the large number of people, who, despite adverse weather conditions, attended the gala…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 16 June 1948 · page 2

Showing to-night (Tuesday) at the James is M.G.M.'s Technicolor spectacle, "Thrill of a Romance," with Van Johnson and Esther Williams…

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Salvation Army Band Recitals

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 16 June 1948 · page 5

SINGLETON, Wed. — Tighe’s Hill Salvation Army Band and songsters paid a visit to Singleton over the week-end, and an…

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Carnival Ball At Millfield

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 16 June 1948 · page 4

A wet night did not dampen the spirit of patrons at Millfield carnival ball organised for Parents and Citizens’ Association funds by…

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Salvation Army Band Has Big Weekend

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 June 1948 · page 2

Tighe's Hill Salvation Army Band, although somewhat depleted in numbers, due to the prevailing influenza epidemic,…

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Catholic Youth Club Ball Successful Function

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 16 June 1948 · page 2

The ball organised by the Catholic Youth Club, in the James Theatre last Friday night, proved a great success, both socially and financially…

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Friday's Big Attraction the Embassy Ball

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 16 June 1948 · page 1

The funds of the anti - T.B. District Survey Appeal should receive a substantial increase from Scone's first Movie Ball, which is being…

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Embassy Movie Stars Who Will Attend the Scone Movie Ball This Friday Night for Anti T.b. Appeal

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 16 June 1948 · page 1

GEORGE RANDALL. CHARLES TINGWELL. JAMES WORKMAN. NOREEN FLANNERY…

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Merriwa C.W.A. Ball

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 6

The Merriwa annual CWA Blue and Gold Ball was an outstanding success. Debutantes were presented to…

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St. Peter’s Annual Ball

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 5

The committee has completed arrangements for St. Peter’s Church of England annual ball, which will be held in the Maitland Town Hall…

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Debutantes At Church Ball At Thornton

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 6

In spite of inclement weather the Church of England Bali Held at Thornton was a marked success…

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Dalwood Dance

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 June 1948 · page 5

Sponsored by Mrs. T. McDermott and Miss Lauretta Enright, an enjoyable dance was held in the Dalwood Parish Hall to assist St…

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