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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1948

931 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 47

The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Monday 29 March 1948 · page 3

Showing at the Palace theatre if “Lady From Shanghai,” starring Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles. The supporting feature of the…

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Band at Toowoomba Memorial Trophy

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 March 1948 · page 2

TOOWOOMBA: Merewehrer District Bard was [?] the Winter Memorial Trophy for C grads bands, galt[?] the highest agregate points…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 March 1948 · page 2

Concluding to-night at the Palace ace theatre is “Lady from Shanghai,” starring Rita. Hayworth and Orson Welles…

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Elderslie Dance

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 1 April 1948 · page 2

A dance in the Elderslie Hall was largely attended, over £37 being taken at the door. Dever’s Swing Rand provided…

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Education Week Concert

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 1 April 1948 · page 2

Representatives from the Repertory Society Maitland Music Club, Maitland Players, and National Fitness have decided to…

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Successful Dance At Glennie's Creek

Singleton Argus · Friday 2 April 1948 · page 5

A successful dance was held in Glennie's Creek hall on Easter Monday night. The attendance was good, and a…

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Local Boys in Band Success. Cessnock Show Promise

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 2 April 1948 · page 2

Five members of the Kurri band and one member of the Cessnock based competed with West Walls end hand in the contests at…

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Denman News. C.w.a. Debutantes' Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 2 April 1948 · page 2

This year's Country Women's Association's annual ball is expected to. be an outstanding success. The "debs" are being trained for their…

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Local and General News Tuggerah Lakes Band Did Well

Singleton Argus · Friday 2 April 1948 · page 4

Tuggerah Lakes District Band, which participated in the Easter contest at Toowoomba. did exceptionally well. The band…

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May Make Pictures Here

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 3 April 1948 · page 3

Mr. Wolfe Cohen, a vice-president of Warner Brothers Pictures, who arrived by air last [?]ght from the United States,…

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Dance At Glendon Brook

Singleton Argus · Monday 5 April 1948 · page 4

A most successful dance was held in the Glendon Brook Hall by the Glendon Brook Tennis Committees, a large attendance…

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Garden Party for Funds of Pipe Band

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 April 1948 · page 2

As a result of a garden party held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Bowman, Russell street Homeville, on Saturday afternoon, the funds…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 6 April 1948 · page 3

Concluding to-night at the Palace theatre is “Possessed” star ring Joan Craw[?]w and Van Heflin…

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Barter Theatre Beat for Jar of Jam

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 6 April 1948 · page 5

Virginia's Batter Theatre at Abington, which grossed half a million dollars in 1947, started back in depression days on 10 dollars capital and an…

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Dance Pupils Give Entertainment

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 7 April 1948 · page 2

Pupils of Miss Beryl Ellis entertained 250 guests and visitors at Wattle Grove Farm, Mount Druitt, during Easter, presenting…

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James Theatre "Gaslight."

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 7 April 1948 · page 4

"Gaslight," the new Metro-Gold-wyn-Mayer film at the James Theatre next Friday and Saturday, is one of the most exciting and dramatic stories…

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Added Attraction in Rodeo Dance

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 April 1948 · page 2

An added attraction in connection with the Singleton Rodeo on Friday, will be the holding of a dance by the…

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Local and General. Dance at Wallarobba

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 7 April 1948 · page 2

A grand dance will be held in the Memorial Hall at Wallarobba on Saturday next, 10th April. Music by Partridge's orchestra. Plenty of…

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Euchre And Dance At Rothbury

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 8 April 1948 · page 3

A successful euchre party and dance, organised by Rothbury Younger Set, was held in Rothbury School of Arts, when…

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Education Week Concert

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 8 April 1948 · page 4

What promises to be a most attractive concert is to be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday, April 21, as a contribution by the…

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