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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1950

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Who Will Be the Belle? At the Muswellbrook Diggers' Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 May 1950 · page 1

At a combined meeting of the R.S.L. and Ladies' Auxiliary, held at the Soldiers' Club on Friday night, it was decided to hold…

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James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1950 · page 1

Eagle-Lion's "Repeat Performance" co-starring Louis Hayward, Joan Leslie and Richard Baschart, which will be showing on Tuesday at…

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Dance at Bandon Grove

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1950 · page 1

The R.S.L. Dance Committee conducted a dance at Bandon Grove on Saturday night last. Although the night was wet there was an excellent…

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Ambulance Concert

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1950 · page 2

Dungog Ambulance will hold a grand Concert in Salisbury Hall on Thursday night, 6th June next. There will be sketches, Elocution, duets,…

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Scuffle Near Regent Theatre Two Charged With Offensive Behaviour

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 May 1950 · page 5

A scuffle on the footpath in Vincant Street on the night of April 27, led to the appearance of two men at Cessnock Court this morning on…

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Anniversary Tea And Concert

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1950 · page 2

The 99th anniversary celebrations of the Maitland Congregational Church were continued with a tea and concert In the…

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Catholic Ball

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 May 1950 · page 2

Warkworth, Gouldsville and Mt. Thorley Catholic Ball held at Warkworth Hall was a great success, and visitors were…

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Tennis Ball Manufactures Criticised

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 May 1950 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wed. — Allegations at grass court clubs were dealing with firms and not players the entry of leading players…

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Attendance Down at Blue and Gold Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 24 May 1950 · page 3

Attendance at the C.W.A. Blue and Gold Ball on Friday night in the James Theatre was considerably down. It is estimated that not more…

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C.w.a. Younger Set Dance at Broke

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 May 1950 · page 2

Miss Betty Hewitt, of Singleton, won the prize.for the prettiest street frock at the dance held at Broke on May 18 The…

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Morpeth Ball

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 25 May 1950 · page 3

The Morpeth Church of England annual ball is being held in the Astor Hall on Tuesday and dancers are promised an…

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Dance Recital By Shivaram And Janaki

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 May 1950 · page 10

At the Regent Theatre, Cessnock, on Tuesday night, a dance. recital will be given by Shivaram and Janaki, following successful…

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Muswellbrook's Big Attraction. The Diggers' Ball, Friday Next (2nd June)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 May 1950 · page 1

All preparations have been finalised for the Muswellbrook Diggers' Ball, which take place at the School of Arts on Friday next,…

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Massed Bands Concert

Maitland Mercury · Friday 26 May 1950 · page 4

The combined strength of the Swansea-Belmont and Cessnock bands for the massed bands concert at Maitland Town Hall on Sunday…

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P. & C. Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1950 · page 5

Weather did not spoil the P. & C. ball in Australia hall, on Friday night last. Visitors say there was the most even and magnificient array of ball…

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Presentation Ball at Gresford

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 27 May 1950 · page 3

In a picturesque ceremony, 23 debutantes were presented to Bishop de Witt Batty and Mrs. Batty at the presentation ball at…

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James Theatre "Yes Sir, That's by Baby"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1950 · page 3

Universal-International's "Yes Sir, That's My Baby" opens next Tuesday at the James Theatre. Filmed in Technicolor and…

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Legacy Ball was a Big Success Will Nett Over £200

Singleton Argus · Monday 29 May 1950 · page 1

The Legacy Cabaret Ball on Friday night was a very successful function. The colourful frocking of the women, and the easy formality of this type of ball gave the hall a…

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Historical Pictures of England

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 5

Mr. Arnold Reedman, a Newcastle architect, entertained Rotarians with Illustrations of early modes of transport and of the…

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"Diggers'" Ball. Working Bees

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 1

"Diggers" are reminded that working bees, for the purpose of decorating the School of Arts for their annual ball on Friday next, will take place at…

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