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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1950

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Aberdeen News Diggers' Concert at Aberdeen

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 4

Details are well in hand for the forthcoming concert to be held, in Aberdeen on Friday night next, March 31…

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St. Patrick's Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1950 · page 3

"A very happy night," was the popular verdict on the St. Patrick's Ball, which was held at the School of Arts, Bulahdelah, on Friday last,…

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Elderslie Dance

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 28 March 1950 · page 2

The monthly dance held in the Elderslie Hall on Friday night last was another great success, over £40 being taken at the door…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 28 March 1950 · page 2

Concluding to-night at the Palace Theatre are the films, “Bride For Sale” and ”The Secret Garden.”…

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Aberdeen "Diggers'" Concert

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 28 March 1950 · page 4

Arrangements are well in hand for the forthcoming concert to be held under the auspices of the local R.S.S. and I League sub-branch in the…

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Open Air Concert At Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 28 March 1950 · page 4

Newcastle City Council has arranged another “Music Out Of Doors” presentation to be held In King Edward Park. Newcastle, on…

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Red Cross Dance At Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 29 March 1950 · page 2

An excellent night’s entertainment is offered patrons of the Red Cross dance and euchre party in the Branxton School of…

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1950 Show Ball Draws Crowd

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 29 March 1950 · page 1

About 400 people attended the 1950 Dungog Show Hall, held in the James Theatre on Friday night. The crowd included visitors from Stroud,…

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The Theatres Palace Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 2

“The Great Lover,” starring Bob Hope, and “The Diary of a Bride,” starring John Carroll, conclude their season at the…

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Women’s Basket Ball Parade

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 5

Maitland Women’s Basketball Association will how opening parade of teams fur[?]season on Maitland [?] helds on…

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Band Meeting. Mr. A. C. Shirvington Elected President

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 2

A meeting of the Muswellbrook Band committee last week was also attended by four members of the Ladies' Committee…

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Merriwa District News Annual St. Patrick's Ball. Record Attendance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 8

The annual St. Patrick's ball, held in the School of Arts, attracted a record attendance of dancers and others interested. Visitors were present from…

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Congregational Concert At Kurri

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 4

An enjoyable evening was spent in the Kurri Kurri Congregational Church Hall when, the Cessnock Ladies' Choir gave a concert programme…

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Concert for Girls’ High School Auxiliary

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 2

A large and enthusiastic audience greeted Mr. Frank Cook’s variety show last night In the assembly hall of Mainland Boys’…

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Artillery Dance

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 1 April 1950 · page 5

SINGLETON, Friday.—The 5th Regiment of the, Royal Australian Artillery held a successful dance in tho pavilion, Singleton,…

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Australia’s First National Theatre

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 1 April 1950 · page 1

HOBART. Sat.—The 100-years-old historic Theatre Royal, at Hobart, will become Australia’s first national theatre…

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Camberell Younger Set Dance

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 April 1950 · page 2

Camberwell Younger Set held a successful evening in the local hall on Friday night. One of the largest crowds to attend at…

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Small Attendance at Band Recital

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 April 1950 · page 2

There was only a comparatively small attendance of the public at Albion Park yesterday to hear the recital of sacred and…

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Benefit Dance at Beresfield

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 2

At Beresfield Buff Hall a benefit dance was organised by Mrs. Richard for Ron Hewlett, who was injured In a motor accideat…

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Vintage Ball at Pokolbin

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 4

The annual vintage ball al Pokolbin on Saturday night was a great success the hall being crowded…

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