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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1953

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Glennie's Creek Masked Ball

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 August 1953 · page 1

Despite heavy rain quite a large number of people attended the Masked Ball at Glennie's Creek Hall on…

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Church Of England Ball At Largs

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 26 August 1953 · page 2

To defray expenses of the forthcoming St. Andrew’s Church of England Ball a series of euchre evenings has…

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Variety Concert

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1953 · page 4

Mrs. M. Skillen invites the public to attend a variety concert in the Parish Hall to-morrow evening, Thursday…

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Marching Girls' Band

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 August 1953 · page 1

On Sunday, 6th September, Cessnock, Tamworth and Stockton Marching Girls' Bands will visit Muswellbrook to give a big…

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Catholic Ball

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 August 1953 · page 11

Last year's Winner of the be[?]e of the ball," Miss. Pauline Sullivan, of Scone, again caught the judges eye…

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Annual Catholic Ball Presentation of Debutantes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 August 1953 · page 1

The annual Catholic Ball, held on Wednesday night, sustained its high reputation among the district's chief social functions. There was an attendance of…

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Concert by Noted Pianist

Maitland Mercury · Friday 28 August 1953 · page 2

William Kapell, the young American pianist, who will appear. at the Maitland Town Hall on Wednesday,…

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Annual Hospital Ball Miss Val Jones Belle of the Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 1 September 1953 · page 1

The Annual Cessnock Hospital Ball, held in the Lyceum Hall last Friday nigh attracted more than 300 couples. The hall was gaily decorated with rainbow…

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Pipe Band for Show

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 2 September 1953 · page 2

SINGLETON : The council of the Northern Agricultural Association will ask Maitland Pipe Band to assist Singleton…

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Pipe Band Appeals for Players

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 2 September 1953 · page 4

Maitland District Pipe Band drum-major (Mr. Ken Tucker) to-day appealed for at least six learner pipers to…

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Millionaire Gives Ball Of Century

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 2 September 1953 · page 1

BIARRITZ : All available police are standing by following a report that Communist workers form the Industrial…

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Elderslie Dance to Benefit Little Dumb Boy

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 September 1953 · page 1

Many generous – hearted Singleton people will want to attend the Frankie Sinclair benefit dance at…

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Methodist Church Concert

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 2 September 1953 · page 4

The ladies of Largs Methodist Church Aid Association arranged an enjoyable concert, which took place in Largs…

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Ice Packs Follow The Ball

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 3 September 1953 · page 2

BIARRITZ: The 20,000 guests Who made merry at the 18th century “Bail of the Century” on Tuesday night,…

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The Theatre Palace and Prince’s

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 3 September 1953 · page 2

Marllyn Monroe and Joseph Catten held the cast of “Niagara” which will be shown to night at the palace and…

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Bookings For Concert Are Heavy

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 3 September 1953 · page 2

Maitland Town Hall has been more than half booted for Sunday night’s first anniversary of Maitland’s Night of…

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Band Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 September 1953 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Muswellbrook Municipal Band was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday night last…

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Catholic Ball As Gresford

Maitland Mercury · Friday 4 September 1953 · page 3

The annual Catholic ball at Gresford was successful, although weather conditions were unfavourable…

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Marching Girls' Band Display Next

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 September 1953 · page 1

On Sunday next it is hoped to stage the largest marching girls' display yet held in this district. With approximately 150 girls present and Brass Bands from Cessnock, Singleton and Muswellbrook, a…

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Ball Criminal Folly Says Vatican Pope

Maitland Mercury · Friday 4 September 1953 · page 2

ROME: The £35,000 sterling “ball of the century” at Biarritz was “criminal folly,” the Vatican newspaper,…

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