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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Monday 15 August 1949 · page 2

Jeanette McDonald, Lloyd Nolan and Claude Jarman Jnr., star in the technicolor production, “The Sun Comes Up,” showing at…

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Lucille Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 August 1949 · page 3

In "Sorrowful Jones", 'Poramount's filmization of Damon Runyon's colorful Broadway character, Lucille Ball Portrays [?]…

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School Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 August 1949 · page 1

The annual High School ball, to be held in the School of Arts on Friday next, promises to be a success even greater than in previous years. All…

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Fought in Dance Hall

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 August 1949 · page 3

A fight ln the Memorial Hall, Cessnock, while a dance was in progress June 4, resulted in the appearance [?] Desmond Chapman, at Cessnock [?]…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 August 1949 · page 2

Concluding to-night at this theatre are the films, “The Sun Comes Up,” starring Jeanette McDonald, Lioyd Nolan and -Claude Jarman…

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C.w.a. Ball at Paterson

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 August 1949 · page 4

PATERSON: One of the most outstanding and successful balls of the season was recently held by the C.W-A. at Paterson…

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New Jazz Band

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 August 1949 · page 2

Maitland has, from time to time, seen the appearance of new dance bands, but Des Graham, of East Maitland, has farmed a new jazz…

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Diggers' Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 17 August 1949 · page 2

All preparations are ready for the hop-over on Friday night in James Theatre, when the annual Diggers' Ball will be held. It promises to be…

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Diggers’ Ball at Wingham

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 August 1949 · page 5

WINGHAM: The annual ball under the auspices of the Returned Soldiers’ League was b grand success. The Memorial Town Hall was…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 August 1949 · page 3

Commencing to-night at the Palace Theatre and tomorrow night at the Prince’s Theatre is the MOM technicolour musical…

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James Theatre Re-opening

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 17 August 1949 · page 2

Closed on account of electricity restrictions, Mr. James Stuart announces the re-opening of James Theatre on Thursday night next, 18th…

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Local and General Spring Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 17 August 1949 · page 2

The Annual Spring Ball to be held in the Memorial Hall Hilldale, on Friday, 26th August, will be bigger and brighter than ever. Rhythm Boys'…

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Foot Ball Dungog's Points Win Over Clarence Town

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 17 August 1949 · page 3

A "mixed" Dungog side scored, a narrow win over Clarence Town on the local park last Saturday. The scores were 4-3 in favour of…

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Sequel to Mayoral Ball Loss of £48/5/- to Be Made Up by "Other Sources."

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 17 August 1949 · page 2

A report submitted to last meeting of Dungog Council by a special committee appointed to arrange for the recent Governor's visit, reported that…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 18 August 1949 · page 4

Showing at the Palace and Prince’s theatres is the technicolour musical, “Words and Music,” starring June Allyson, Mickey Rooney, Judy…

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Basket Ball Carnival on

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 18 August 1949 · page 7

A basket ball carnival will be held on the Maitland Park on Saturday next, when 48 girls from the Muswellbrook…

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Merriwa News Merriwa Diggers' Ball. Successful Function

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 August 1949 · page 7

"The best yet held," was the opinion of the large attendance at the "Diggers" ball, held in the School of Arts on Friday night last. There…

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Singleton Loses at Muswellbrook Defeat in Hockey and Basket Ball

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 August 1949 · page 6

Students of the Singleton High School lost to Muswellbrook in most events in an inter-school sports carnival…

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Coronation Ceremony Feature Of St. Luke's Ball Howe's Valley Girl Wins Selection

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 August 1949 · page 1

Feature of the St. Luke's Church of England Ball on Wednesday evening was the colorful Queen of the Ball crowning ceremony enacted before a capacity crowd in the N.A.A. Pavilion ballroom…

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Infants’ School Concert

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 August 1949 · page 4

SINGLETON: The Hunter-st infants’ school presented Its first concert to a large gathering in the Assembly Hall at the High…

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