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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1949

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Celebrity Concert at Town Hall

Maitland Mercury · Monday 17 October 1949 · page 2

The third concert in the international celebrity series, under the direction of the Australian Broadcasting Commission was…

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Italian To Lead London Orchestra

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 October 1949 · page 1

LONDON, Oct. 18 (AAP).— Despite a spate of letters from Irate Englishmen to the newspapers, London County Council is…

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Miller’s Forest Ball

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 October 1949 · page 4

Victoria from many surrounding districts attended the ball held in the Popular Hall, Miller’s Forest, in aid of the Church of…

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Spring Ball at Lochinvar

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 October 1949 · page 2

Arrangements are complete for the annual spring ball of the Parents and Citizens’ Association in Lochinvar School of Arts to-morrow…

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Denman Football Club Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 October 1949 · page 1

The popular secretary of the Denman Football Club (Mr. R. Fayers) states that the ball at Denman on Friday night, which is in aid of club…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 October 1949 · page 3

Concluding to-night at the Palace theatre are the [?] its Magic,” starring Jack Carson end “The Law of the Barberry Coals starring…

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Over 1,000 At Hospital Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 October 1949 · page 1

The Lyceum Hall was gaily decorated for the annual Hospital Ball on Friday night, when over 1,000 dancers attended…

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The Legend Of .St. James’ Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 October 1949 · page 2

The Maitland Repertory Society’s new production, “A Murder Has Been Arranged,” which is now well in rehearsal, has for…

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Bradman Practised with Ball and Stump

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 19 October 1949 · page 2

In the film, "How I Play Cricket," at the James Theatre on Monday night, Sir Donald Bradman's home at Bowral was seen. Don Bradman in…

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Children’s Fancy Dress Ball at Bolwarra

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 19 October 1949 · page 4

Under the auspices of the Bolwarra Parents and Citizens’ Association, of which Mr. P. Cheeworth is president, Mrs. J…

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James Theatre "Road to Rio" Next

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 19 October 1949 · page 3

Oscar Rudolph has earned the respect, admiration and gratitude of every assistant director who may in the future have to work with Bing…

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"Ball of Fire" Bishop's Warning on Atomic War

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 October 1949 · page 1

The Bishop of Birmingham. Dr. E. W. Barnes, said that the use of atomic bombs in another war might set up a chain…

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Benefit Concert At Homeville

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 19 October 1949 · page 4

A goodly number attended the concert and dance, in aid of Mrs. M. Withers, in St. Luke’s Parish Hall…

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Graeme Bell’s Band Here To-morrow

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 October 1949 · page 3

The American negro trumpeter, Hex Stewart, who was with Duke Ellington’s band for 11 years, will be heard in some of his famous…

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Murrurundi Diggers' Ball

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 October 1949 · page 7

Murrurundi Diggers' Ball, held in the Memorial Hall, attracted the largest crowd seen at such a function in the town for many…

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Unit Dance at Myambat

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 October 1949 · page 5

There were over 300 present at the 2 C.A.D., R.A.O.C. unit dance at Myambat on Friday last. The large gathering was representative of…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 October 1949 · page 4

Concluding to-night at the Palace theatre are the Sims “The Baraleys of Broadway,” starring Fern as sire, Ginger Rogers and Oscar…

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Band Leader Blames Child Actress For Divorce

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 October 1949 · page 2

Band leader, Don Sylvio, step father of the film star, Margaret O'Brien, yesterday accused her of wrecking his marriage by throwing a tantrum next…

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Muswellbrook Football Club Ball Successful Function

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 October 1949 · page 3

Those who had been looking forward to the Muswellbrook Football Club's annual ball for a really good night out were not disappointed—it…

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Band Purchased Five New Instruments. Full Replacement Needed

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 October 1949 · page 7

Five new instruments at a total cost £303 have been acquired by the Cessnock Band in the past week. The band needs a total replacement…

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