Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Pictures, dances & concerts, all years

Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1951

570 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 29

Jubilee Ball

Maitland Mercury · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 2

Jubilee Day on May 9 will close with the holding of a masquerade ball at the Town Hall. The committee has been…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Visit of Police Boys' Band

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 1

Broken Hill Police Club Boys' Band were given a civic reception by the Mayor (Ald. G. S. Adams) on Sunday last. The band was thanked…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Big Crowd at Vintage Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 1

About 350 attended the annual Vintage Ball at Pokolbin last Friday night, and without exceptions, wonderful…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Bright Ball at Bulga

Singleton Argus · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 3

Bulga hall on Friday was the scene of one of the most colourful plain and fancy dress balls ever held in the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Repertory Theatre. To-morrow Night's Play

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 1

Sydney Repertory Theatre will present the play "Murder Without Crime" at he Municipal Hall to-morrow (Saturday) evening in aid of the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

300 Attend Jubilee Show Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 28 April 1951 · page 3

The Jubilee Show Ball held in the James Theatre on Friday night was attended by 300 patrons. Door takings amounted to £112 approximately…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Church Of England Ball At Woodville

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 28 April 1951 · page 4

The Church of England ball, promoted by the Girls Auxiliary in aid of All Saints’ Church, was held recently in Woodville…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Citizens Service at James Theatre Large Crowd Hears Impressive Address

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 28 April 1951 · page 5

A large crowd attended the Citizens' Anzac Commemoration in the James Theatre. The Rector (Rev. A. W. Moore)…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

C. of E. Dance

Singleton Argus · Monday 30 April 1951 · page 2

More than 300 people danced to the superb music of the Blue Rhythm Band at the showgroud on Saturday night…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

C.w.a. Younger Set Dance

Singleton Argus · Monday 30 April 1951 · page 2

A number of gunners from the Military Camp attended the Country Women's Association Younger Set dance at the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Concert at St Luke’s

Maitland Mercury · Monday 30 April 1951 · page 2

The members of St. Lake’s Women’s Auxiliary Teiarah, have been helped a number of times by Mr. Frank Cook and Party…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Concert for Girl Guides

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 1 May 1951 · page 2

The Maitland branch of the Girl Guides’ Local Association will present a concert, arranged by Mr. Frank Cook in the Memorial…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Show Night Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 2 May 1951 · page 2

Last Saturday night week a very successful show dance, organised by members of the Dungog Buffalo Lodge was held at Bandon Grove. Proceeds…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Local and General R..s.l. "Informal Ball"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 2 May 1951 · page 2

The R.S.L. Dance Committee is holding the first function of the Jubilee Week Celebrations programme in the shape of an "informal ball" at…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

James Theatre Story of Famed Music Comedy Star

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 2 May 1951 · page 1

It was only some 25 years ago, just long enough for some of us to forget perhaps, that a golden-haired girl sang, danced and charmed her way…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Concert by Children of St. Stephen’s

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 3 May 1951 · page 2

A most successful concert was presented in St. Stephen’s Hall. East Maitland, last night to an audience which [?]ed the hal[?] to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Sydney Repertory Theatre. Play Benefits Legacy

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 May 1951 · page 1

Despite what theatre historians maintain, the first feature of a play is to entertain, and "Murder Without Crime" by the Sydney Repertory…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

New Concert Hall Opened

Maitland Mercury · Friday 4 May 1951 · page 1

LONDON:- Trumpet [?] by Guardaman in ancient, heraldic uniform Ushered the King and Queen and the Royal Family…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Local and General Jubilee Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 5 May 1951 · page 2

The C. of E. Young People's Fellowship have arranged a popular Thursday night Dance for Jubilee Week on May 10. Fun for young and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Younger Set Ball At Singleton SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Sunday 6 May 1951 · page 3

At its monthly meeting last night the CWA, Younger Set decided to hold a ball on April 13. The ball will be part of the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →