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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1950

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Pictures Sought For Adult Education At Greta Centre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 20 January 1950 · page 4

The Adult Education Movement at Greta, is seeking donations or loan of pictures to assist in an educational campaign among the New…

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James Theatre "Something in the Wind"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1950 · page 3

Deanna Durbin, whose vocal versatility in the past has hinged largely on her singing of foreign lyrics for film songs, has added a new phase to…

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Whittingham Dance

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 January 1950 · page 2

A good crowd attended the dance organised by Miss Audrey Knodler in aid of the Whittingham hall on Saturday night…

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British Election Will Not Be Decided on Songs Promises and Theme Songs Minister Says Churchill’s Tune Is Good But People Will Not Dance To It

Maitland Mercury · Monday 23 January 1950 · page 1

LONDON, January 23.—Britain’s Attorney-General (Sir Hartley Shawcross) in a critical reply at Bolton to Winston Churchill’s initial election broadcast, said that Britain had progressed further towards recovery than any other European nation that…

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Old Time Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 6

The opening night of the old time dance last Saturday in the Parish Hall was very successful. A very happy and enjoyable night…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 2

“Conspirator”, starring Robert Taylor and Elisabeth Taylor, and “Blonde Ice,” starring Leslie Brooks, conclude their season at the Palace…

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James Theatre "I Walk Alone"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 25 January 1950 · page 2

One of the most realistic film fights ever screened is a high spot of Paramount's new melodrama, "I Walk Alone," Hal Wallis' production with…

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Barrington Development: Maitland Started Ball Rolling

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 25 January 1950 · page 2

Claiming that the roll of the ball towards development of Barrington Tops as a tourist area had been started in Maitland, the Mayor (Ald. A. S. McDonald) said at last night’s meeting of Maitland City Council that every…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 2

Concluding to-night at the Palace theatre are the films, “Neptune’s Daughter,” starring Esther Williams, and “Unknown Island,” starring…

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James Theatre "Lured"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 28 January 1950 · page 2

One man who seems to possess the ability to sense what will be new to-morrow is Hunt Stromberg, who rose from a job as a newspaper…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Monday 30 January 1950 · page 2

Showing at the Palace Theatre is the comedy romance, “I Was a Male War Bride,” starring Cary Grant and Ann Sheridan…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 3

“I Was a Male War Bride,” stain ring Cary Grant and Ann Sheridan and “Will It Happen Again?” tea turing Hitler, Eva Braun, Goering…

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International Celebrity Concert Series

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 3

The Australian Broadcasting Commission wishes to announce that a Meeting of Subscribers and those interested will be held TO-MORROW NIGHT at the Maitland Council cambers at 7.30 p.m. BUSINESS: To discuss details of artists and proposed dates…

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James Theatre "A Woman Destroyed"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 1 February 1950 · page 3

Eddie Albert, who came to the screen from stage and radio and who finished a post-graduate course in educational films while in the Navy,…

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Celebrity Concerts For Maitland During Year

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 4

During 1950 the Australian Broadcasting Commission will present a series of four celebrity concerts in Maitland…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 2

Concluding to-night at the Palace theatre are the films “Jolson Sings Again,” a technicolour musical starring Larry Parks and Barbara…

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Ball Programme of Other Days

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 4

Dancing memories of other days are recalled by the finding of a ball programme under the flooring of the showground…

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15 Years Ago (Taken from the "Argus" files week ending February 7, 1935.) Dance Aids Hall

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 2

A successful dance was held at St. Clair in aid of the hall funds, and with good music and a good floor an enjoyable night…

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Elderslie Dance

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 4 February 1950 · page 3

The Elderslie Hall was crowded for the hall committee’s anniversary dance, there being nearly 350 people present…

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Ball to Be Held

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1950 · page 2

At the request of many people who attended the Sports Ball on the 2nd January and had such a grand time, it has been decided to hold a repeat…

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