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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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7.30 P.M. START at Strand Theatre

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 May 1949 · page 3

The management of the Strand Theatre announce that as from Wednesday night next the evening performance will…

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Mayoral Ball for Legacy

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 24 May 1949 · page 3

August 5 has been chosen as the date for the Mayoral Bali and arrangements are now well in hand to make the function an…

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Diggers' Ball Friday Next

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1949 · page 1

Scone and district annual Diggers' ball, the big social attraction of the Upper Hunter, takes place in the Municipal Hall on…

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The Theatres Palace theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 24 May 1949 · page 3

Concluding to-night at the Palace theatre are the films, “Belle Starr’s Daughter,” George Montgomery, Rod…

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Remembrance Ball (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 24 May 1949 · page 1

Sir,-May I again have the privilege of using your columns to express my deep gratitude to all those who cooperated and assisted me in my recent…

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Remembrance Ball Attendance Was Disap Pointing

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 24 May 1949 · page 3

A sinsh of colour greeted the eye as one entered the Lyceum Hall on friday night as dancers waltzed under [?] canopy of red, while and blue,…

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C.w.a. Ball. Successful Evening

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 May 1949 · page 1

A very successful social function was held in the School of Arts on Friday night last, when the Muswellbrook branch of the C.W.A…

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Local and General Enjoyable Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 25 May 1949 · page 2

The dunce and card party at Tilligra Hall on Saturday night got off to a had start, as, a result of the rain in the carly part of the night. But…

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Foot Ball Thornton Again Beats Terrace

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 25 May 1949 · page 3

Last Saturday at the Raymond Terrace Sports Ground, Thornton scored its second wan over the fast Terrace side by 7 points to nil. Thornton was…

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James Theatre Months of Research to Make "Black Narcissus"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 25 May 1949 · page 2

Exhaustive research is required to make a film as authentic as The Archers Technicolor production "Black Narcissus," soon to be seen at…

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Cessnock Police Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 5

The Cessnock Police Bull will be held this year on July 8. The organisers have plans in hand to make, the ball one of the best yet…

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Maytime Ball at Elderslie

Maitland Mercury · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 2

ELDERSLIE: Over 300 dancers from Singleton, Maitland, Branxton and surrounding districts attended the Maytime Ball…

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Church of England Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 2

At the parish Hall on June 3 dance lovers will be well catered for when the Church of England Ball will be held…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 7

Concluding to-night at the Palace Theatre are the films, “Easter Parade,” starring Judy Garland, Fred Astaire and Peter…

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Basket Ball Coaching on

Maitland Mercury · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 6

The 19 girls who have been selected for country week basketball matches in Sydney will practise on Saturday afternoon on…

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Astor Hall Crowded At C. of E. Ball

Maitland Mercury · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 4

The Astor Hall, Morpeth, was crowded with dancers on Tuesday night for St. James’ Church of England annual ball. The stage…

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West Cessnock Infants' School Concert

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 5

A very enjoyable concert was given by pupils of West Cessnock Infants' School on Tuesday morning to commemorate Empire Day…

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Foot Ball Gloucester Retains Manning Cup

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1949 · page 4

In one of the most thrilling games seen on the Gloucester Park last Sunday Gloucester A Grade drew 10-all with Taree-Brown's Creek (the…

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Opening of Celebrity Concert Series

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 28 May 1949 · page 3

The year’s celebrity concert in Maitland had a successful opening in the Town Hall last night when the programme was…

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Country Week Basket Ball Teams

Maitland Mercury · Monday 30 May 1949 · page 3

Mrs. Boss, of Sydney, former intestate player and Stale selector, Journeyed to Maitland on Saturday to finalise the two Country…

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