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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

839 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 26 of 42

High School Ball

Maitland Mercury · Friday 26 August 1949 · page 4

SINGLETON: The second annual high school bail, held in the Show Ground pavilion for students and ex-students was an…

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Band Recital In Turner Park

Maitland Mercury · Friday 26 August 1949 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon a public recital will be given In Turner Part by the Maitland Salvation Army Band…

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Moonan Flat Successful Ball

The Scone Advocate · Friday 26 August 1949 · page 4

The Moonan Flat Soldiers' Memorial Hall on August 12 was the venue of people from near and far for the Moonan…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 26 August 1949 · page 3

“Every Girl Should Be Married,” starring Cary Grant. Franchot Tone and Dlanna Lynn, and “A Woman’s Secret,” starring Maureen…

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Successful I.h.s. Ball Miss Iris Allen Won Frock Competition

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 August 1949 · page 4

The Annual High School Ball held on Wednesday night was most successful. The large crowd of 500 was…

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Congregational' Church Concert

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 August 1949 · page 3

The Kurri Congregational Church Hall was filled to capacity on Saturday night, when Mrs. Ken James, of Kuril, presented a very pleasing and…

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Footballers' Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 27 August 1949 · page 2

The third annual Dungog Footballers' Ball will be held in the James Theatre, Dungog, on Friday evening, 16th September. Jim Hunt's…

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Football Club Ball

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 27 August 1949 · page 4

The Raymond Terrace Football Club’s annual ball was one of the most successful the club has yet had…

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Spring Ball at Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 27 August 1949 · page 4

PATERSON: The Spring Ball, the most popular social event of the year in Paterson, will be held in the School of Arts, Paterson,…

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Red Cross Ball At Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 27 August 1949 · page 2

BRANXTON: The secretary of the Red Cross (Mrs. M. F. Charles) advises that the stage is set for the 1949 Red Cross…

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St. Mary’s Church Of England Ball

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 27 August 1949 · page 2

St. Mary’s Church of England Ball will be held in the Maitland Town Hall on October 14. The ball committee, of which…

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James Theatre "Return of the Bad Men" Next

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 27 August 1949 · page 1

Telling a gripping story of the days when the Oklahoma territory was a true No-man's-land and a haven for most of the West's outlaws, R.K.O…

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Ex-servicemen Break Up Negro Singer’s Concert

Maitland Mercury · Monday 29 August 1949 · page 2

NEW YORK, August 29.—The way in which ex-servicemen broke up a concert to have been given by Negro singer Paul Robeson resembled a Ku Klux Klan lynching, according to an official of the Civil Rights Congress, which…

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Euchre And Dance At Vacy

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 August 1949 · page 4

VACY: A euchre party and dance, organised by Mr. j. D. Bannister (president) and Mrs, Kennedy (secretary) was held in…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 August 1949 · page 4

Concluding to-night at the palace theatre are the films, “The Return of October,” staring Glenn Ford and terry Moore, and “The…

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Muswellbrook Rotary Club Ball. Bright Party

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 August 1949 · page 1

The Rotary Club ball, held at the School of Arts on Friday night last, attracted about 250 dancers, including many visitors…

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Dance for Flood Victims’ Appeal

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 31 August 1949 · page 3

Blind saxophonist, Dick Jackson will be the featured artist at the dance to be given by Alan Cairnes and his Music Makers, in the…

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Footballers' Ball at Clarence Town

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 31 August 1949 · page 2

A grand Footballers' Ball will be held at Clarence Town on Wednesday, 7th September. Rhythm Boys' Band will supply the music. Radio…

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James Theatre "Dream Girl" Next

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 31 August 1949 · page 1

The bundle of atomic energy that is Betty Hutton has been harnessed! The famous zip and bounce that earned Betty such labels as…

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Rotary Ball At Muswellbrook

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 1 September 1949 · page 3

Over 260 dancers attended the Muswellbrook Rotary Club Ball, one of the town’s most popular social functions. The ball had…

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