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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1945

415 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 21

Discuss New Strike Theatre Employees Meet To-day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1945 · page 2

When Newcastle members of the Theatrical Employees' Union meet at Federation House at 9.30 o'clock this morning they will…

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Mater Hospital Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 6

The Mater Misericordiae Hospital's ninth ball will be held in the city Hall on July 17. Debutantes will be presented…

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Theatre Dispute Not In Vain

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 11

The Newcastle theatrical employees' dispute had not been in vain, said the secretary of the Newcastle sub-branch of the…

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Duchess to Attend Trades Union Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The Duchess of Gloucester will present prizes at the ball at the Town Hall to-morrow night which concludes the…

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British Millionaire To Tackle Hollywood's Supermacy In Pictures

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 2

NEW YORK, Tuesday: The fifty seven years old former Sunday school teacher, Mr. J. Arthur Rank, who is claimed to be the world's fourth wealthiest man, is costing Hollywood tycoons some sleepless nights…

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Railway Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 July 1945 · page 8

An enormous coloured poster of an express train emerging from a tunnel amid clouds of smoke and steam formed a striking background for the…

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Duchess Attends Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 July 1945 · page 8

The Duchess of Gloucester, accompanied by the President of the Trades and Labour Council (Mr. J. Anderson), arrives at the Sydney Town Hall to attend the ball which marked the end of the Trade Unions' Red Cross Popular Girl contest…

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Decorations Symbolic At Railway Ball

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 July 1945 · page 10

Debutantes presented to the Commissioner of Railways (Mr. T. J. Hartigan) and Mrs. Hartigan at the Railway Ball at City Hall last night…

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Jungle Concert Near Jap Position

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 July 1945 · page 1

Although only 500 yards from a Japanese position at Maprik, the Waratah Army Concert Party, and the men seem to…

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Promised Grant to State Orchestra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 July 1945 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Before the Premier (Mr. McKell) left on his tour abroad, he promised that a considerable grant would be made…

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Mater Hospital Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 July 1945 · page 6

Debutantes were presented to the Bishop of Maitland (Right Rev. E. Gleeson, C.SS.R.) at the annual Mater Misericordiae Hospital Ball, held at the…

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Ninth Mater Hospital Ball More Brilliant Than Predecessors

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 July 1945 · page 10

Like its predecessors the Ninth Annual Mater cordiae Hospital Ball at the City Hall last night was one of the successes of the season. It will be remembered for its ar-…

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Boys' High School Concert, Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 July 1945 · page 7

The combined school and Parents and Citizens' Association concert of Newcastle Boys' High School will be held this year on July 30 in the…

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St. John's Church Ball: Debutantes Presented

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 July 1945 · page 10

Six dainty flower-girls, in charming white net Victorian frocks, preceded the debutantes as they entered the hall to be presented to the Bishop of Newcastle (the Right Rev. F. de Witt Batty) and Mrs. Batty at St. John's Church Ball at…

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A.B.C. Policy on Concerts Mr. Moses Replies to Mayor To the Editor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 July 1945 · page 2

Sir,—In the "Newcastle Morning Herald" of July 6, the Mayor is quoted as saying that the A.B.C. "is not concerned with the cultural…

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Concert Charges

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 July 1945 · page 4

Sir,—A letter in the "Newcastle Morning Herald" condemned Colin Chapman for charging high prices for practically amateur performances…

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Pictures on

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 July 1945 · page 5

Sir,—Religious cranks seem determined that people shall not enjoy Sunday in their own way. They do not approve of pictures or dancing,…

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Hit Foul Ball

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 July 1945 · page 11

IN THE BASEBALL match between Newcastle and Dodgers at District Park on Saturday. D. Eldridge (Dodgers) made a…

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Primary Basket Ball Players

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 July 1945 · page 6

A member of the Wollongong primary schoolgirls' basketball team makes a dash for the ball, while a Newcastle girl (right) is fended off, during a game on Saturday at No.4 sports Ground. The visitors were defeated in both A and B grades…

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Masonic Ball at Belmont

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 July 1945 · page 5

The grand march at Lodge Belmont Masonic Ball was led by the Worshipful Master (Wor. Bro. A. H. Marks) and Mrs. Marks…

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