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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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Footballers' Ball at Clarencetown

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 15 September 1949 · page 4

The School of Arts Hall at Clarencetown was the scene of the most successful function for many years when the first annual footballers ball was held on Wednesday,…

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St. John's Annual Spring Ball

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 15 September 1949 · page 4

The Women's Guild of St. John's can pat themselves on the back at the result of their Spring Ball this year. Though the night was by no means promising the…

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Singleton Town Band

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 6

The above well-known musical combination, which had its genesis as far back as 1844, will per. form at Aberdeen on Sunday next…

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Successful Ball

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 4

In spite of overcast skies ana' an unpleasant drizzling rain, Singleton Catholic Ball proved one of the most…

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Red Cross Ball At BRANXTON

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 2

In the Branxton School of Arts on Tuesday night, the outstanding event of the local so season, the Branxton Red…

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Rothbury School of Arts' Ball Huge Success

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 7

The annual Rothbury School of Arts Ball on September 9 was an outstanding success socially and financially…

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International Concert By New Australians

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 8

Three weeks ago nearly 2000 migrants arrived with the "Fairsea," at Lee Wharf, Newcastle. "This was a great event for us…

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Concert at Town Hall

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 3

Well-known comedian, Bobby Le Brun, has arranged an excellent night’s entertainment at Maitland Town Hall on Sunday night in aid…

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Successful Catholic Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 17 September 1949 · page 3

Despite torrential rains which threatened the eventual possibility of this function earlier in the day, a very successful Catholic Ball was held…

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Successful Ball At Rothbury

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 17 September 1949 · page 2

ROTHBURY: The annual School of Arts ball was an outstanding success, both socially and financially, despite the heavy…

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James Theatre Next Tuesday's Attractions

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 17 September 1949 · page 3

Over a decade and a half ago, a young saxophonist was called out of an orchestra and given a role opposite Claudette Colbert in "The Gilded…

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Debutantes at St. Peter’s Ball

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 17 September 1949 · page 3

In a stately and dignified pageant, 20 debutantes were presented to the Bishop of Newcastle (Rev. F. de Witt Batty) and Mrs. de Witt Batty, at St. Peter’s Church of England ball last night. Over 750 dancers attended the ball, which…

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Band Well Received

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 September 1949 · page 2

Twenty-nine members of the Singleton town band yesterday played out at Aberdeen and Scone where they were very…

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Dance to Assist Ambulance

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 September 1949 · page 2

GLOUCESTER, Monday— When Gloucester Football Club conducted a benefit dance In aid of the ambulance centre on…

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Diggers’ Ball At Gloucester

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 September 1949 · page 2

GLOUCESTER, Monday.—The Diggers’ Ball attracted over 800 dancers and spectators and over £70 was taken at the door,…

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Spring Ball At Raymond Terrace

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 September 1949 · page 4

The annual Spring Ball of the Womens’ guild of st. John’s Raymond Terrace, proved a successful one. The takings at the…

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Smoked in Dance Hall

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 3

For having smoked in the foyer of the Memorial Hall, Cessnock, while a dance was in progress. John Gorton was fined 15/ with 10/ costs at the…

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Cricketers’ Ball At Woodville

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 2

The Cricketers’ ball, held in the Woodville School of Arts, drew a good attendance, and it was enjoyed by all…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 2

Concluding to-night at this theatre are the films, “Chicken Every Sunday,” starring Dan Dailey and Celeste Holm, and…

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James Theatre "Emperor Waltz"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 21 September 1949 · page 2

Paramount's romantic comedy-with music, "The Emperor Waltz," comes to the James next Friday and Saturday. Starring Bing Crosby and Joan…

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