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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1950

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St. John's Annual Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 June 1950 · page 4

To open the dancing season in Cessnock, the Church of England Bail will be held in the Parish Hall, Westcott Street, on Friday night…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 June 1950 · page 2

Concluding to-night at the Palace theatre are the films, “Look for the Silver Lining,” starring June Haver, and “The Cowboy…

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St. Mary’s Ball Postponed

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 June 1950 · page 3

Members of St. Mary’s ball committee this morning decided to postpone the ball from Friday, July 7, until Friday, September 29…

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St. Luke's Church of England Ball Colorful Function

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 June 1950 · page 2

Mrs. F. W. Croaker, of "Petwyh Vale," Wingen, graciously received debutantes Dorothy Smith, Gwenda Pittman, Fay Smith and Lorna Johnston, presented by Mrs. S. V. Satchell at the Scone Church of England…

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R.s.l. Notes. Denman Diggers' Cabaret Ball To-night

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 June 1950 · page 1

Denman "Diggers" extend an invitation to Muswellbrook and district residents to attend their cabaret ball, to be held in the Memorial…

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Morpeth Pictures

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 24 June 1950 · page 2

Owing to flood conditions, the programme for the Astor Theatre, Morpeth, has been altered. The original programme set down…

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Muswellbrook C. of E. Ball

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 24 June 1950 · page 2

In spite of unsettled weather conditions, the annual Church of England ball, held In the School of Arts, Muswellbrook, was an…

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"Illegal Entry" at James Theatre

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 24 June 1950 · page 2

One of Hollywood's most eligible young bachelors, and one of the screen's most desirable single actresses, are teared together for the…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 June 1950 · page 3

“The Big Wheel,” starring Mickey Rooney, and “The Doctor and the Girl,” with Glenn Ford, Charles Coburn, Gloria de Haven and Janet…

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Ambulance Dance at Limeburner's Creek

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 28 June 1950 · page 1

A successful night's dancing, in spite of very unpleasant weather conditions, was enjoyed on Saturday night, June 10, at Witt's Hall,…

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Presbyterian Concert

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 28 June 1950 · page 2

Despite the weather there was a good attendance at the concert in James Theatre on Friday night. Visiting artists expected from Newcastle…

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Masonic Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 7

The annual Masonic Ball will be held in the Lyceum Hall on Friday, July 14, and it is expected that many people will be disappointed if they…

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Pictures Close Down In Blackout

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 2

Aberdeen picture show was compelled to close down when a blackout occurred during a heavy rainstorm at 9.40 p.m. on Wednesday…

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Police Ball On August 25

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 7

The Police Ball which was to have been held on June 16, will now be held at the Lyceum Hall on Friday, August 25…

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Younger Set Dance Was Big Success

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 4

It was young people's night at the C.W.A Younger Set dance in the Showground pavilion on Wednesday. The function…

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Dancing Season Opens To-night St. John's Annual Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 1

The dancing season at Cessnock will open to-night when St. John's Annual Church of England Ball will be held at the Parish Hall in…

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Congregational Concert at Kurri

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 1

A pleasant evening was spent on Saturday night, June 17, at the Congregational Church Hall, Kurri, when people who were fortunate enough…

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Anglican Ball at Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 1 July 1950 · page 2

CESSNOCK, Sat. — More than 500 attended the annual Church of England ball in Cessnock Parish Hall last night…

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Scouts' Dance

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 July 1950 · page 2

At the Drill Hall on Saturday night some 200 young people between the ages of 13 and 17 attended a dance. Admission was…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 July 1950 · page 5

Concluding to-night at the Palace Theatre are the films, “My Foolish Heart,” starring Da[?] Andrews and Susan…

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