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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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Spring Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 1 October 1949 · page 2

The Bandon Grove Hall Committee will hold its annual spring ball on 7th October. Jim Hunt's Orchestra will play and a dainty supper will be…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 1 October 1949 · page 2

A euchre party and dance will be held at Brookfield school hall on Saturday, October 8th. Mr. C. Gleeson is organising and a good time is…

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James Theatre Tunes in "Pennies From Heaven" Win Plaudits

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

It isn't often that the entire score of a motion picture meets with the approval of the public. Columbia Bing Crosby comedy, "Pennies From…

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Salisbury Concert Big Attendance

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

There was a big attendance in the Salisbury Hall recently at a concert which was held to raise money for the Dungog-Stroud District…

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Donations to Band

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 October 1949 · page 2

Singleton Town-Band received strong public support from subscribers in the Pitt and Castlereagh Streets and portion…

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The Theatre Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 3

Concluding to-night, at the Palace theatre are the linus, “Mother is a, Pressman” starring Loretta Young and Van Johnson, and “Easy…

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Digger’s Ball

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 2

Maitland Diggers’ Ball next Friday night was virtually assured of success, said the secretary of the ball committee, Mr. R. Eddy, at the…

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Aberdeen Fancy Dress Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 1

In addition to those mentioned in our last issue, the following were fancy dresses at the Aberdeen Parents and Citizens' Association's…

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Cessnock Workers' Club Successful Concert

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 3

The second of the series of concerts organised by the committee of the Cessnock and District Workers' Club wan held in the clubrooms on Friday…

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Cathqlic Ball at Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 October 1949 · page 2

CESSNOCK, Wednesday. — Coadjutor-Bishop of Maitland (Most Rev. Dr. Toohey) received the debutantes at the Roman…

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Local and General Successful Catholic Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 5 October 1949 · page 2

The Catholic Ball held at Clarence Town last week was a very enjoyable function, ag there was a large crowd present. It was notable for the…

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Variety Concert Bright Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 5 October 1949 · page 3

A bright stage show was presented at the James Theatre on Thursday evening by a group of Newcastle artists under the direction of…

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Sunday School Concert

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 October 1949 · page 2

Over 200 children took part in the Methodist Sunday School annual concert, which was held in the Memorial Hall…

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Young Migrants Entertained At Greta Dance

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 October 1949 · page 4

GRETA, Thursday. — Three hundred people attended a [?] dance for young people, with young migrants as guests, in the…

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Country Women’s Ball At Gresford

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 October 1949 · page 4

GRESFORD: The annual C.W.A, ball at East Gresford was socially and financially successful, The ball was to have been held…

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Public School Concert

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 6 October 1949 · page 3

The concert promoted by the teaching start and pupils of the Central School was a pronounced success. The attendance was large and the seating accommodation was…

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A.b.c. Celebrity Concert

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 October 1949 · page 4

Australian-born pianist, Raymond O’Connell, who recently returned after many years abroad, will be the next A.B.C. artist to visit Maitland…

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Hockey Presentation and Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 8

Trophies won during the season will be presented at a social gathering to be conducted by the Hockey Association in the Store rooms…

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Largs Ball To-night

Maitland Mercury · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 4

The Largs School of Arts committee has arrangements well in hand for the entertainment of patrons at the Progress ball, to…

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Debutantes at Tarro Ball

Maitland Mercury · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 4

The Tarro-Beresfield Parents and Citizens’ Association’s annual spring ball, held in Tarro Hall was again proved an…

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