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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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Bright Atmosphere of Footballers' Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 21 September 1949 · page 3

The Footballers' Ball held in the James Theatre last Friday night was a gay function. Those concerned were deservedly…

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Bright Decorations at Catholic Ball Presentation of Debutantes

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 21 September 1949 · page 3

Huge bowls of pink peach blossoms, trails of wisteria, and colourful frocks worn by the dancers, produced a spring atmosphere at the Catholic Ball, held in the Maitland Town Hall last night…

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Legion Dance

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 22 September 1949 · page 5

The Australian Legion of Exservicemen and Women will present Raymond Cray and his Evenin’ of Stars orchestra at…

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Karuah Oddfellows' Ball

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 22 September 1949 · page 2

The annual ball of the Pride of Karuah Oddfellows' Lodge was held on Friday night last and despite the number of other functions on in the surrounding districts there…

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Dance Open to All

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 4

The Centenary dance of the M.U.I.O.O.F. at the Showground Pavilion tomorrow, Saturday night is open to all. This will…

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Wild Ball at Forbes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 10

That must have been a wild and woolly affair, the Polo Ball at Forbes the other night. The boys seem to have played up in real Western style,…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 5

“Rope,” starring James Stewart, John Doll and Farley Granger, and “I Cheated the Law.” starring Tom Conway and Steve Brodie, conclude…

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[?] Kurri C. of E. Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 7

An outstanding feature of die annual Kurri Kurri Church of [?] on Wednesday night was the presentation of ten debutantes to the Very…

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Success of C. of E. Ball at Pokolbin

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 10

The annual ball conducted by St. Murk's Church of England, Pokolbin, on Friday night was most successful. The hall was beautifully decorated…

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Band to Buy New Uniforms Cost Quadrupled in 17 Years

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 3

Singleton town bands decision to purchase new uniforms revealed that uniform costs have almost quadrupled…

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To-night's Social Attraction. Red Cross Springtime Carnival Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 1

Members of the Muswellbroolt Red Cross Society have everything in readiness for a record crowd at the springtime…

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Mardi Gras on Monday of Celebrations Cup Ball Will Not Take Place

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 7

It has been decided to hold a Mardi Gras on the Monday night of the "Back to Cessnock Week" celebrations…

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Aberdeen Choir Concert Postponed

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 2

Owing to clashing with the official opening of the Aberdeen R.S.L. Club, at St. Luke's Choir concert, billed…

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Street Brawl After Dance

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 24 September 1949 · page 1

SYDNEY, Saturday. — Four men were charged with offensive behaviour after a brawl involving about 30 young men and…

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Local and General Catholic Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 24 September 1949 · page 2

A record crowd is expected at the Clarence Town Catholic Ball, which will be held next Wednesday night, 28th September. Rhythm Boys'…

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James Theatre "Queen Grass of Wyoming" Next

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 24 September 1949 · page 1

Mary O'Hara's widely read and loved adventures in the new West como to a blazing screen climax when "Green Grass of Wyoming," the new…

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Church of England Flower Show Am Concert

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 24 September 1949 · page 2

Thursday next, September 29, at James Theatre, the Annual C. of E. Flower Show will take place. Mrs. F. Robinson, Mayoress, will officially…

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Dance at Hotel

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 September 1949 · page 4

Edwin Bland, licencee of the Belmore Hotel, made application to Mr. F. R. Wood, S.M., in Maitland police court to-day for sanction to…

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Theatre Safe Robbery

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 September 1949 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday. — Thieves broke into the Astra Theatre during the night and stole £120 from the safe…

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Red Cross Ball at Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 September 1949 · page 2

The annual ball of the Branxton branch of the Red Cross Society attracted a good attendance in the School of Arts…

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