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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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£135 From “Diggers” Ball

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 July 1949 · page 4

MUSWELLBROOK: The treasurer stated at the monthly meeting of the local sub-branch of the Returned Servicemens league, that the…

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Women’s Basket Ball Competition

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 July 1949 · page 7

The second week of the Maitland women’s basket ball competition will take place on the park on Saturday next. Play last…

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Catholic Ball: Monday Night

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 July 1949 · page 1

D[?]pite restrictions in the use of gas and electricity, the Catholic Ball, planned for Monday night, will be held. Steps have…

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Has Fight In Dance Hall

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 July 1949 · page 4

Keith Riley, 21, was fined again this morning. He came before Mr Hodgson, S.M., charged with fighting in…

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Catholic Ball At Mitchell's Flat

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 July 1949 · page 5

The annual Catholic ball at Mitchell's Flat was one of the most successful ever held in that district, over 250 people…

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Dance in Aid of Flood Relief

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 23 July 1949 · page 3

At a very successful dance held in the school at Tenamhit £14 was raised for the Tenamblt Progress Association’s flood…

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Denman Footballers' Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 July 1949 · page 2

The proverb, "A rolling stone gathers no moss," seems a little outmoded when dancing enthusiasts obseive the increasing interest centring…

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£97 Netted From Ball

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 26 July 1949 · page 4

SINGLETON: Over 250 people were present at the annual Cathollo Ball at Mitchell’s Flat, and over £97 was netted from the function…

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Annual Catholic Ball. Outstanding Success

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 July 1949 · page 1

Despite heavy rain and other difficulties associated with lighting restrictions, a large crowd of dancers, drawn from all parts of…

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Annual Masonic Ball Gay Scene At Parish Bal Presentation of Debutantes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 July 1949 · page 3

The Freemasons' Benevolent Institute will again benefit as a result of the Annual Masonic Ball, which was held in the Parish Hall, Cessnock, last Friday night The hall was filled to capacity, and as a result of the splendid…

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Ball Rule To Be Enforced

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 July 1949 · page 4

Singleton will ask the Upper Hunter Leaue to enforce rules which require home teams to provide two footballs, and…

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Foot Ball Terrace's Third Win Over Dungog

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 27 July 1949 · page 2

Scoring five tries and two goals, Raymond Terrace proved too strong for Dungog last Saturday, when it downed the local side by 19 points to…

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Hospital Ball at Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 28 July 1949 · page 2

SINGLETON, Thurs.—Seventy hundred and fifty people were present at the Dangar Cottage Hospital and Returned…

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Pictures Likely To-morrow Night

Maitland Mercury · Friday 29 July 1949 · page 3

Provided, transport leaves on schedule and there Is no interruption in connection of plant, pictures will be screened In Maitland…

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Kurri Brass Band Grant From Goal Board

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 July 1949 · page 5

A grant of [?] has been received from the Joint Coal Board for the purchase of instruments by Kurri Kurri Brass Band…

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Capacity Crowd At Hospital & R.S.L. Ball Gay Scene in N.A.A. PAVILION

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 July 1949 · page 3

Singleton Hospital and Returned Servicemen's League funds will benefit as a result of the annual Hospital and R.S.L. Ball at the N.A.A. Pavilion on Wednesday night The hall was filled to capacity, and because of the…

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The Theatre Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 30 July 1949 · page 2

An auxiliary plant has been installed at the Palace Theatre and, after a six weeks’ break, the theatre will reopen to-night…

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Coal Board Grant To Band

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 30 July 1949 · page 3

Kurrl Kurrl Brass Band has received a grant to £426 from the Joint Coal Board to buy instruments. The bandmaster of West…

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Catholic Ball At Muswellbrook

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 30 July 1949 · page 3

MUSWELLBROOK, Sat—Despite heavy rain and difficulties associated with lighting restrictions, a large crowd of dancers,…

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Band Heads March at Minmi Rally Miners Protest Against Use of Troops In Open Cuts

Maitland Mercury · Monday 1 August 1949 · page 2

MINMI, Monday.—At the biggest political or industrial meeting in Minmi since the fate John Brown closed down his coal mine seme 20 years ago, more than 1500 miners and their wives yesterday carried a resolution…

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