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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1948

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Younger Set Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1948 · page 2

On Thursday night over 100 attended the Younger Set dance in James Theatre. Proceeds are in aid of a steel cabinet for the operating…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1948 · page 2

Showing at the James to-night (Friday} and Saturday is Paramounts "To Each His Own," with Olivia De Haviland, Mary Anderson…

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Famous Conductor Tells How to Start Orchestra

Maitland Mercury · Monday 23 February 1948 · page 3

Owing to accommodation and staff difficulties, the 53 members of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra had to be allocated to eight…

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Symphony Orchestra’s Fine Performance

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 24 February 1948 · page 2

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra made its second appearance in Maitland last night, and was again given a most enthusiastic reception by a…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 24 February 1948 · page 2

Concluding to night at the Palace theatre is the Deanna Durbin film, Universal international’s “Something in the Wind,”…

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Dance and Euchre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1948 · page 2

A dance and euchre party will be held in the Bandon Grove Hall this coming Saturday night. Marie Martin's orchestra will supply the music…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1948 · page 2

Showing at the James Theatre to-night (Tuesday) is Cinesound's "Gone to the Dogs," with Australia's own George Wallace. Supporting picture…

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Singleton Town Band Prosperous

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 25 February 1948 · page 2

SINGLETON, Wed.—Assets totalling £970/12/1 were disclosed in Singleton Town Band’s report presented to the annual meeting…

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What Happened to the Pictures for Railway Carriages?

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 February 1948 · page 2

Singleton and District Chamber of Commerce is to ask the Municipal Council what happened over the matter of…

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Band Certain to Ask for Rotunda Suggested Memorial to Men Who Served

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 February 1948 · page 1

Although the request has been turned down on several occasions in recent years, Singleton Town Band is…

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Good Year for Singleton Band Finances Healthy, But Commitments Have to Be Faced

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 February 1948 · page 2

Last year was another successful one for Singleton Town Band, and when the curtain came down on 1947 the finances were in a healthy state. This was disclosed at the annual meeting on Monday…

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Band Recital

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 1

There was a good attendance of the public at the recital given by the Band in the new rotunda in Simpson Park on Sunday evening last. It was…

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The Theatre Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 4

Concluding to night at the Palace theatre is the Paramount production, “Variety Girl” Featured in this night show are 40 top-ranking…

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Big Ball For Shire Ratepayers Mew Rates Out-£18,638 Indebtedness

Singleton Argus · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 1

Ratepayers of Patrick Plains Shire Council have a big bill to meet, it being disclosed at yesterday's meeting of council…

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Band's Sound Financial Position Attributed to Citizens' Co-operation. Prospects Bright for Future Development

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 4

The financial statement of the Muswellbrook Band, read at the annual meeting on Wednesday, disclosed a credit balance of £75…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 28 February 1948 · page 2

Showing at the James Theatre tonight (Saturday) is United Artists presenting James Cagney, Sylvia Sidney in "Blood On The Sun."…

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Grand Fellowship Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 28 February 1948 · page 2

The Church of England annual grand Fellowship Ball will be held in James Theatre on Friday, May 14; Strollers' Band and Crooners…

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Dance at Wingen

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1948 · page 1

Attention is drawn to the dance to be held at the Wingen Hall next Friday night. The music will be all that could be…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 3 March 1948 · page 2

Showing at the James to-night (Tuesday), Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "Faithful In My Fashion," with Donna Reed, Tom Drake, Harry…

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The Band

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 March 1948 · page 1

It was gratifying to the bandsmen to have such good public support when they gave a band recital from the rotunda in Simpson Park on the 22nd…

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