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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1954

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Marching band holds dance at Mitchell's Flat

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 2

The euchre party and dance at Mitchell's Flat Hall on Friday night was an outstanding success…

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Military Band

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 2

The 32-men regimental silver band which played through Singleton to-day was the band of the 17/18…

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Bright line-up for Top Town Concert

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 2

In addition to the wellknown local artists to appear at the Top Town Concert in the N.A.A…

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Dances Of Hunt’s Orchestra

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 7

Hundreds of young people are attending the Maitland Town Hall each Saturday night to enjoy dancing to the…

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"The Band Wagon"

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 7

Packed with such star talent as Fred Astaire, Cyd. Charisse, Oscar Levant, Broadway's Na-nette Fabray and Jack…

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C.m.f. Pipe Band

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 4

For the second time this week Singletonians have been treated to the colourful spectacle and pleasing sound of a…

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Municipal Band's Difficulties Stated At Meeting "Results Disappointing to Date," President said

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 7

"Although every effort has been made by the Municipal Council to meet the requirements [?]the Band, the result has been disappointing." The president, Aid. G. S. E…

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"Top Town" Gets Great Boost Record Crows at Concert

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 1

The "Top Town" contest got off to a wonderful start in Muswellbrook last night, when a record audience was at the Piazza Theatre to hear a concert given by Sydney and local artists. Many…

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Town and Army Bands to Combine for Park Concert

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 6

The Singleton Town Band will combine with the band of the 30th Battalion to play in Burdekin Park…

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Band Recitals

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 March 1954 · page 2

Singleton yesterday had the satisfaction of hearing two band performances one at the Presbyterian Church…

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More than 450 at Top Town concert

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 March 1954 · page 2

More than 450 people attended the Top Town concert in the N.A.A. Pavilion on Friday night which was one of the most enjoyable live artists shows held in Singleton for some time…

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Hunt's Orchestra Dances

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 March 1954 · page 7

Jim Hunt’s popular orchestra again provided music for the 50-50 dancing held in the main ballroom of the Maitland…

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St. Patrick’s Concert and Sports

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 March 1954 · page 2

St Patrick’s national concert will be held the Town Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday of mat week, March 16…

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Top Town Concert At Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 March 1954 · page 7

SINGLETON: More than 450 people attuned Singleton’s Top Town concert at the Showground pavilion it was…

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Big crowed at Branxton B.S.L. ball

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 March 1954 · page 2

Branxton School of Arts was crowded almost to capacity at the week-end for the grand Memorial…

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Celebrity Concert Box Plan

Maitland Mercury · Monday 15 March 1954 · page 2

The ABC advises that the box plan for Its 1054-International celebrity concert series opened for renewal of sa[?]…

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Memorial Ball At Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 March 1954 · page 5

Branxton School of Arts was crowded almost to capacity for the memorial ball arranged by the local sub-branch of the…

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Baby Found on Steps of Theatre

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 March 1954 · page 3

A two month old boy was found abandoned on the back steps of the Albany Theatre, Collins Street, Melbourne…

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St. Patrick’s Concert To-night

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 March 1954 · page 2

St. Patrick’s Day concert to which about 400 school children from Catholic schools of the diocese will take part, will…

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School Of Arts Dance At Largs

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 March 1954 · page 5

Largs School of Arts was very bright for the fortnightly dance held by committee. There was a good attendance,…

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