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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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The Theatre Palace and Prince’s

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 7 May 1949 · page 2

The life and music of Johann [?]trauss will be brought to the screen again when “The Great Waltz” commences to-day at the…

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Fit-rite Social Club to Hold Masked Fancy Dress Ball for Ambulance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 7 May 1949 · page 4

A very enthusiastic first meeting of the Fit-Rite Social Club was held at the Fit-Rite Mfg. Co. on Wednesday, 27th April…

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Legacy Ball at Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Monday 9 May 1949 · page 4

SINGLETON, Monday.— The first Legacy cabaret ball was held in the Show Ground pavilion. Over 300 dancers attended…

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Legion Members Plan For Ball

Maitland Mercury · Monday 9 May 1949 · page 3

A meeting of Maitland sub-branch of the Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women was held at National Fitness Rooms, vice-president (Mr. W…

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Basket Ball Teams For Country Week

Maitland Mercury · Monday 9 May 1949 · page 3

The selection committee of Maitland District Women’s Amateur Basket Ball Association met on Saturday to choose teams to play in…

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Legacy Ball Brilliant social success Tasteful Decorations in Autumn Tonings

Singleton Argus · Monday 9 May 1949 · page 2

Legacy's first annual ball on Friday evening established a precedent for later Singleton balls, in its presentation of cabaret style dancing conducted on modern American lines…

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Old-time Ball

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1949 · page 1

The old-time ball, arranged for Friday night next, organised by Mr. W. A. Palmer and his committee, promises to be an event…

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Special Prizes at Ball

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 10 May 1949 · page 3

Prizes [?] £1/1/ each will be given by Branxton Hospital Auxiliary to the most attractive lady under 20, over 20 and to the most attractive…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 10 May 1949 · page 2

Concluding to-night at the Palace theatre are the films, “The Great Waltz,” starring Laise Rainer, Fernand Gravet and…

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'Diggers' Empire Ball 27th May

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1949 · page 2

The annual Diggers' Empire Ball will take place in the Scone Municipal Hall on Friday, 27th inst…

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Children's Concert and Cantata. Charms Bumper Audience. Brilliant Staging, Colorful Music

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1949 · page 1

A children's show on Thursday night last at the Munciipal Hall illustrated two things: That we have a host of talent in our midst only needing bringing to light, and that in the unstinted enthusiasm given to…

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St. James’ Ball, Morpeth

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 11 May 1949 · page 2

St. James’ Church of England ball will officially open the dancing season at Morpeth. The ball is an annual event and attracts a large…

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Legacy Cabaret Ball (To The Editor)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 May 1949 · page 3

Sir,— May I draw your attention to the statement in your report on the Legacy Ball-i.e. the attendance?…

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Foot Ball Successful Stand-over Tactics Terrace Beats Dungog 11-9. Referee Heckled by Crowd

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 11 May 1949 · page 1

Before a large crowd on Bennett Park last Saturday, Raymond Terrace, last year's Premiers, downed Dungog 11-9 in a very hard fought match. In…

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Northern Visit by Band

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 12 May 1949 · page 4

The Swansea-Belmont District Band will make the first of a series of goodwill visits to northern towns on Sunday when it…

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Catholic Ball and Supper

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 12 May 1949 · page 2

The ball and supper, in aid of St. Jos[?] home at Honbark, held on Friday night was a very popular function, nd was attended by visitors from as far away…

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Basket Ball Draw for

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 12 May 1949 · page 7

Following is the draw tor the women’s basket ball for play on the park fields on Saturday. This will be the last day of…

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Band Ball To-night

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 May 1949 · page 1

The Muswellbrook Band's grand annual ball will be held at the School of Arts to-night. The Ladies' Aixiliary, which has…

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Dance at Wingen

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 May 1949 · page 1

Scone Hockey Clubs will hold a dance in the Wingen Hall tomorrow night. Buses will leave the P.O. corner at 8 p.m. All are…

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In the crystal ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 May 1949 · page 3

The gypsy gazed into the crystal ball. Then "I see a tall dark man; excitement, travel-and LOVE."…

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