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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1953

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Nelson Bay C.w. A. Ball

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 14 May 1953 · page 2

Despite the cyclonic condition which brought with it heavy rain on the night of May 1st, approximately…

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C. Of E. Ball At Raymond Terrace

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 14 May 1953 · page 4

Even the threat of a [?] and further heavy rain did not dampen the spirits of about 400 happy dancers at…

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Cessnock Band Criticised

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 May 1953 · page 1

"Our own band won't do the right thing," Ald. G. Fairleigh said at a meeting of Cessnock Council on…

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Ball of the year

Singleton Argus · Friday 15 May 1953 · page 4

Mellow lights, attractive decorations and the exciting strains of Newcastle's best orchestra should make this…

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Catholic Coronation Ball was gay function

Singleton Argus · Friday 15 May 1953 · page 5

Crowns with ribbons of royal purple and masses of flowers and fern provided a delightful background for nearly 700 people who attended the Catholic Coronation Ball and…

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Our Letter Box the Band and Anzac Day

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 May 1953 · page 5

Sir.—Allow me once again to use your columns to answer "Ex-Serviceman's" hasty and not very convincing reply to my…

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Concert Raised £30 For Scouts

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 May 1953 · page 5

The Kurri Kurri Group Scout Committee was informed at the monthly meeting that proceeds from the…

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Successful dance at Mount Olive

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 May 1953 · page 2

A large crowd attended the Bridgman Women's Guild Ball at Mount Olive on Friday night…

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Successful dance at Mount Olive

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 May 1953 · page 4

A large crowd attended the Bridgman Women's Guild Ball at Mount Olive on Friday night…

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Oof Ball Outstanding Success

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 May 1953 · page 1

One of the most successful social functions ever to be held in the district in recent years, took place at the showground…

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Catholic Ball at Denman To-night

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 May 1953 · page 3

To-night (Tuesday) is the occasion of the annual Catholic ball at Denman. The function, which is assured of success, will be held…

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Successful Maytime ball

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 May 1953 · page 1

Nearly 250 people were present at the Elderslie Hall Maytime Ball on Friday when Miss Esme…

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St. John's Annual Ball

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 21 May 1953 · page 6

In spite of the fact that both the Raymond Terrace and Nelson's Plains ferries, were out of commission, and flood…

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Church of England Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 May 1953 · page 1

Ladies of the Women's Guild of St. Alban's Church have been busy making peach blossoms for decorations for the St…

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Denmen News Denman Catholic Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 May 1953 · page 10

The committee of St. Bernard's Catholic Church opened the dancing season with a ball held in the Denman Memorial Hall on…

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Largs School Of Arts Ball

Maitland Mercury · Friday 22 May 1953 · page 3

Largs School of Arts Committee has special features and novelties planned tor the Coronation Ball, arranged to…

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Reply to Band Criticism (To the Editor.)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 May 1953 · page 5

Sir,—We would appreciate space to answer criticism of the Cessnock Municipal Band by the Cessnock Council…

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Leading Newcastle Artists' Concert Next Week Entertaining Programme

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 23 May 1953 · page 4

Dungog-ites who attended last year's grand concert presented by leading Newcastle artists tenor Irwin Page, bass…

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Masonic Ball At Gresford

Maitland Mercury · Monday 25 May 1953 · page 4

The second annual Masonic Ball of Lodge Allyn, held at East Gresford, was attended by a large crowd, which…

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Big Crowd at Teenagers' Dance

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 May 1953 · page 2

More than 200 boys and girls attended the Teenagers Dance in the N.A.A. Pavilion Saturday night,…

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