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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1950

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The Theatres Pelace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 2

Showing at the Palace theatre Is the technicolour film, “Blue Lagoon,” the Story of two children who were castaways on…

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Massed Band Concert

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 2

Swansea-Belmont and Cessnock District Bands have arranged a passed band concert for the Maitland Town Hall on Sunday…

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Show Council Pays For Orchestra

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 2

SINGLETON, Tues.—Northern Agricultural Association members each donated 15/ at the meeting on Saturday to pay the…

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The Calendar Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 3

Concluding to-night at the Palace theatre are the films “Blue Lagoon,” starring Jean Simmons, and “Without out Honour,” starring La[?]e Day…

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£1500 Fines For Theatre Proprietor

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Fines totalling £1500 were to-day Imposed on Royston Frederick Darling, proprietor of the Tatler theatre…

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Diggers Praise Anzac Day Celebrations Appreciation for Town Band's Effort

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 May 1950 · page 1

Singleton Diggers were pleased with the Anzac Day celebrations this year and voiced their appreciation at…

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Another Piano For N.A.A. for Use at Dance Pavilion

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 May 1950 · page 1

The purchase of another piano for use at the showground pavilion is to be considered…

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Mr. B. S. Ball Now Member of N.a.a. Council

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 May 1950 · page 1

At the N.A.A. Council meet ing on Saturday, Mr. B. S. Ball was welcomed as a ber of the Council…

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Progress Association Ball

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 2

The Popular Hall, Miller’s Forest, was pacied with dancers when the Progress Association’s annual ball was held…

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B.B.C. Orchestra Appointment

Maitland Mercury · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 1

LONDON, May 5.—Sir Malcolm Sargent will succeed Sir Adrian Boult as conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, it was…

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Mt. Olive Ball Success

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 4

The Bridgman Church of England building fund will benefit more than £30 as a result of the annual ball held…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 4

“Three Came Home,” starring Claudette Colbert, and “The Crime Doctor’s Diary,” starring Warner Baxter, conclude their…

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Communists Demonstrate At Sydney Theatre

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 1

Communist demonstrators last night threw propaganda pamphlets from the circle of St. James threatre, Sydney…

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P. & C. Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 6 May 1950 · page 3

The P. & C. held a meeting on Wednesday night, and dealt mainly with the P. & G. Ball catering—the chief factor in which the ladles are…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 9 May 1950 · page 2

“Chicago Deadline” and “The Travelling Saleswoman” conclude their season at the Palace theatre tonight…

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Tennis Club Dance

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 May 1950 · page 3

Success of the dance conducted by East Maitland Park Tennis Club at the Literary Institute last night will probably encourage the club to…

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James Theatre the Plunderers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 10 May 1950 · page 2

There is something about Rod Cameron's physique, physiognomy and personality in general that seems synonymous with the Great Open…

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Fancy Dress Ball at Maerannie

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 May 1950 · page 2

A large crowd attended the fancy dress ball held at Maerannie last Saturday night. Visitors from Maitland,…

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1950 Debs. Presented Big Crowd Attends Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 10 May 1950 · page 2

About 400 people attended the Church of England Fellowship's 1950 Grand Debutantes Ball held in the James Theatre on Friday night…

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Band News

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 May 1950 · page 4

The Band committee has been congratulated on the performance by the Band at the Anzac Day parade, under the baton of Bandmaster R. Taylor…

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