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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

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N. Lambton Red Cross Community Concert

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 5

The New Lambton branch of the Red Cross Society held a community concert in the New Lambton Parish Hall last night in aid of the Red…

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Airmen Welcomed At Red Cross Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 2

To welcome airmen to Williamtown, Williamtown branch of the Red Cross Society held a dance at the Union Hall last night. More than 200 men were…

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Theatre Party for Greek Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 2

The Greek Day appeal will be assisted by a theatre and card party yesterday at the Theatre Royal. The lounge was crowded with card players. A large party…

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Robert Taylor's New Pictures

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 6

Ruben Taylor, who only recently finished work in "Escape" with Norm Shearer and Nazimova, will be starred in the forthcoming M.C.M…

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Branxton Dance for Hospital

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 March 1941 · page 9

About 300 people attended a successful dance held by the Branxton Hospital Auxiliary, Mr. J. Bercini was M.C., Messrs. R. H. Carr and R. Swinton the doorkeepers…

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Kurri Methodist Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 March 1941 · page 9

To aid the funds of Kurri Kurri Methodist Church a concert was held in the School Hall. Mr. Carman presided. A musical programme was given by Miss Jean…

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Adamstown Social Club Dance

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 6

The Adamstown Social Club held its first dance of the season at the Adamstown Masonic Hall on Saturday night. Mr. R. Wilson (president), Mr. W…

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Dance of Y.m.c.a. Tyrrell Hall Function

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 6

The many other attractions on Saturday night did not affect the attendance at the Y.M.C.A. dance at Tyrrell…

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Stockton Hospital Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 2

To raise funds for the Greek Day appeal, the staff of the Stockton Mental Hospital held a dance in the recreation hall. Soldiers from Fort Wallace assisted to…

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These Pictures Speak for Themselves

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 5

These pictures give some idea of the result of the Greater City Council's new system of garbage collection. They were photographed to-day, following protests from residents in the different localities. The picture in the top left corner speaks for itself. Top right shows a section of King Street, opposite the Baby Health centre; bottom left, overturned tins left on the footpath on Monday morning now lying in Newcomen Street, and bottom right a footpath opposite Bolton Street Public School in Bolton…

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Eastern Atmosphere at Younger Set Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 2

Eastern effects will be achieved with lighting and costumes at the "Twilight in Turkey" dance to be held by the Legacy Club Younger Set at Tattersall's…

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Topics for Women West Wallsend Dance

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 6

Lodge St. Andrew's quarterly supper dance, held in the West Wallsend School of Arts, was a success…

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Adamstown Methodist Church Concert

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 4

A harvest festival concert and sale of gifts arranged by the Adamstown Methodist Women's Church Ald was held in the Methodist School Hall last…

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Wallsend Dance for Police War Fund

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 10

The Wallsend Masonic Hall was gaily decorated last night when the Wallsend Police and Citizens' Committee held its first…

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Concert at Merewether

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 5

At the invitation of the Ladies' Guild of Merewether Presbyterian Church, Miss Marion Page, presented a concert programme on Wednesday…

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Lodge Fraternity Dance

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 6

Lodge Fraternity opened its social season with a dance at Tyrrell Hall on Saturday night. WORSHIPFUL Brother C. Poole is…

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Yacht Club Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 2

The flag officers and committee of Newcastle branch of the Royal Motor Yacht Club have issued invitations for the Vice-Commodore's Day on March…

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Pictures As Aid to Teaching in Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 6

Still films, as a supplement to teaching methods, are finding favor with many teachers in Australia. The Newcastle Technical College has realised…

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Lodge Friendship Dance at Lambton

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 6

LODGE FRIENDSHIP Ladies' Night was held at the Lambton Parish Hall on Saturday. The stage was beautifully decorated with high vases…

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Cohen's Staff Dance For Men Overseas

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 2

Members of the staff of David Cohen and Co. Pty. Ltd. held their first dance for the season at Tyrrell Hall last night to raise funds to buy comforts for…

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