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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1950

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C. Of E. Ball At Kurri Outstanding Success Nine Debutantes Presented

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 July 1950 · page 1

Decorations In a garden setting made a picturesque background for the presentation of nine debutantes at the annual…

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Annual Church of England Ball Presentation Of 14 Debutnates Both Picturesque And Novel

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 July 1950 · page 3

The annual Church of England Ball, held in the Parish Hall, Cessnock, last Friday night, lured about 500 people from their firesides to enjoy what proved to be a grand function. There reigned throughout the…

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Kurri Evening College Concert For Maitland Flood Relief

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 July 1950 · page 3

The choral, dramatic and orchestral groups of the Kurri Kurri Evening College are combining to present a bright variety show next Tuesday…

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Hibernian Dance Great Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 5 July 1950 · page 2

The Hibernian Dance and Euchre Party held in Tillegra Hall Saturday evening in lieu of the Hibernian Ball, which was postponed on account of…

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Local and General Dance for Flood Relief

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 5 July 1950 · page 2

Mr. and Mrs. W. Irwin are organising a Euchre Party and Dance to be held this Saturday in Tillegra Hall. Proceeds are in aid of Maitland Flood…

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The Theaters Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 7 July 1950 · page 4

“Adam’s Rib,” starring Spencer Tracy and Rauisrine [?], and “I Was a Shoplifter,” starring Scott Brady end Mona Freeman, conclude…

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Band to Appear in New Uniform. Recital Next

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 July 1950 · page 1

The Band will, weather permitting, render a programme on Sunday next. Members are asked to form up in full dress uniform at Eaton's corner…

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Cessnock Concert For Flood Victims

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 July 1950 · page 1

A host of talent is to be presented at a concert to be held in the Regent Theatre on Tuesday night. The concert is being organised by…

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R.s.l. Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 8 July 1950 · page 2

Takings at the R.S.L. Dance in the James Theatre on Thursday night were £13. Winners of the waltzing heat were Mr. Max Harley and…

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Ambulance Dance at Wards River

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 8 July 1950 · page 1

A very successful and pleasant dance was hold in Borham's Hall, Wards River, on June 23rd. Despite most unpleasant weather…

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R.s.l. Flood Relief Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 8 July 1950 · page 2

The R.S.L. Dance Committee will hold a dance in the James Theatre on Thursday, 13th July, to raise funds for relief to flood victims in…

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Theatre Partv For Child Flood Victims

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 8 July 1950 · page 3

The officers and members of the Maitland Voluntary Aid Detachment will entertain 40 children to a theatre party on…

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James Theatre "City Across the River"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 8 July 1950 · page 2

Producer-director Maxwell Shane sought to incorporate the excitement and drama of the city into his film, which is adapted from Irving…

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Aberdeen Flood Relief Dance

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1950 · page 1

The Aberdeen C.W.A. will be holding a dance in the Memorial Hall, Aberdeen, tonight (Tuesday). Proceeds are to go towards the…

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Band Appears in New Uniforms

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 July 1950 · page 1

At a band recital held on the Showground on Sunday, the Muswellbrook Band appeared in their new uniforms of navy blue and red for the first time…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 11 July 1950 · page 2

Concluding to-night at the Palace Theatre are the films, “Dancing in the Dark.” starring William Powell, and “Intruder in the…

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50 Years Since First Concert

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 11 July 1950 · page 3

LONDON, July 11 (AAP).— When Sydney-born pianist-composer Arthur Benjamin opens his concert tour in Sydney in…

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Country Dance Raises £28 for Flood Relief

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 12 July 1950 · page 1

Congratulations go to Mr. and Mrs. W. Irwin and their supporters, who organised a Dance and Euchre Party at Tillegra Hall on Saturday night to…

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James Theatre "Rope" Next Friday and

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 12 July 1950 · page 3

Alfred Hitchcock, the celebrated master of suspense, waited till 1948 to make his first Technicolor film. "I wouldn't make a Technicolor…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 14 July 1950 · page 4

“On the Town,” starring Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Betty Garrett, and “Now Barabbas Was a Robber,” starring Richard…

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