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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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Young People’s Dance

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 September 1949 · page 3

Sydney actress and radio stager Miss Joanne Thomas, who has appeared in productions at the Minerva and Independent theatres, will…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 September 1949 · page 2

“My Dear Secretary,” starring Lariane Day and Kirk Douglas, and “The Guinea Pig,” starring Richard Attenborough and Sheila…

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Denman News Red Cross Debutantics' Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 September 1949 · page 1

The Memorial Hall, Denmart, with its red and white decorated hall and stage, was a delightful setting for the debutantes' ball, which proved to be…

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Mission Band Leader for 45 Years Honoured by Church

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 September 1949 · page 5

Miss Reta Petherbridge was presented with a solid sold wristlet watch and fountain pen and pencil as appreciation of her 45 years as leader of the Young People’s Mission Bank of St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, East Maitland…

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Sydney Band for Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 September 1949 · page 4

SINGLETON. Wed,—Residents of Singleton will have the opportunity of enjoying a fine musical programme on Saturday…

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Cheaper Seats For Pictures

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 September 1949 · page 1

SIDNEY, Wednesday. — Picture theatre .tickets throughout Australia will be cheaper soon The reductions range from Id…

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Local and General Spring Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 28 September 1949 · page 2

The Bandon Grove Spring Ball will now be held on Friday, 7th October, instead of 30th September, as previously advertised. The Hall…

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James Theatre "San Antonio" Next fRIDAY and

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 28 September 1949 · page 3

The great southwest of the United States, with its sun-bleached prairies ol tumbleweed and sage, with its priceless heritage of folk-lore and…

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Grand Concert and Dramatic Recital

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 28 September 1949 · page 2

Over 400 people attended the Grand, Concert aud Dramatic Recital held in the James Theatre on Thursday evening. The Recital was in connection…

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The Diggers' Ball

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 29 September 1949 · page 3

The Diggers' [?]ual Ball Committee me [?] this year on account of most un[?]uraore weath[?]. Everything was aga[?]ist them, in this respect, yet in spite…

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Ex-Servicemen’s Dance

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 29 September 1949 · page 5

Well-known Australian baud leader Raymond Cray, and his “Evening of stars“ orchestra, will be featured at the dance organised by the…

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Dave Sands— Turpin Fight Central Theatre—wednesday

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 29 September 1949 · page 5

On Wednesday next the special reel of the Dave Sands—Dick Turpin fight will be shown. In this film the camera has captured all the excitement of this fast…

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It's Your Band

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 4

A town is hardly a town without a band, and a band is hardly a band without a town. Singleton Town Band, which…

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Successful Bulga Ball

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 4

The ball at Bulga last night drew a good crowd of local dance patrons, who enjoyed a pleasant evening to music…

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Spring Carnival Dance At Nulkaba

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 7

The Spring Carnival Dance held at Nulkaba by the Parents and Citizens' Association was an outstanding success…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 3

Concluding to-night at the Palace theatre are the Sims “Whispering Smith,” starring Alan Ladd, and “Raw Deal,” starring Dennis…

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Annual Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball

The Scone Advocate · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 6
Also in The Muswellbrook Chronicle

Despite inclement weather the P. and C. juvenile ball was an even greater success than previous years. The attendance of…

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Annual Hospital Ball. Successful Fixture, Despite Rain

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 6

Although marred by rain, which fell throughout the day and night, the annual hospital ball, held in the School of Arts on Friday night last,…

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Pretty Ceremony at Teen-agers Ball Presentation of Debuntantes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 1

The presentation of 10 debutantes, whose ages ranged from five to 14 years, at the Teen-age Ball at the Lyceum Hall last Friday night, was one…

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