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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1948

455 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 10 of 23

15 Debutantes At St. Philip's Church Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 4

Fifteen girls made their debut at St. Philip's Church of England (Waratah) annual ball at the City Hall last night…

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St. Phillip's (Waratah) Ball At City Hall

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 8

The presentation of 15 debutantes to the Lord Mayor of Newcastle (Ald. H. D. Quinlan) and his daughter, Miss Esme Quinlan, attracted a large number of dancers and a well filled gallery to St. Phillip's…

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William Smith Concert For

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 3

The William Smith Testimonial Committee has arranged a concert for the City Hall at 3 p.m. on Sunday…

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Smart Frocking at Legacy Ball

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 July 1948 · page 8

The Legacy Club Ball last night at the City Hall, one of the very popular functions each season, maintained the standing of past years. Most impressive in the stage…

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500 At Legacy Annual Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 July 1948 · page 4

As THEIR donation to Legacy, 11 Hamilton women last night served and cleared assay supper for [?]00, guests at the Legacy annual…

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William Smith Concert

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 July 1948 · page 5

A feature of the concert in the City Hall next Sunday afternoon to augment the William Smith Testimonial Fund…

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Matrons' Ball Was Grand Success

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 July 1948 · page 7

White arum lilies had undisputed honors in the decorations of Newcastle Matrons' ball list night at the City Hall…

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Concert by High School Girls

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 July 1948 · page 2

The students' lunch-hour concert on Monday will be given by pupils of Newcastle Girls' High School. The pupils will present a short…

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Theatre for Her

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 July 1948 · page 2

My daughter is terrible mu[?]cal—She saved up five shillings and paid a deposit on a steel goitre…

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Revive Police Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 July 1948 · page 3

The first Police Association ball for seven years will be held at the Palais Royale, Newcastle, on September 9. Proceeds will be…

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Debutantes for Railway Ball

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 July 1948 · page 7

DEBUTANTES to be presented to Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Hartigan at the Railway Ball on July 15 at City Hall are: Front row, Dorothy Limeburner, Shirley Cunningham, Betty McDonald, Betty Paterson, Mrs. M. Doyle (matron of honor), Margaret Murray, Norma Davis, Dorothy Davis; middle row, June Boswell, Monica Achurch, Joan Coleman, Joyce Stanley, Margaret Doran, Ellodie Osmond, Joyce Jarman. Betty Baker, Margaret Bramble; back row, Pat Jenkins. Valmai…

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Annual Ball At Glendon

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 10 July 1948 · page 5

There was a large attendance at Glendon Hall for the annual ball and euchre for hall funds. Visitors came from all…

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Debutantes for St. Peters Ball

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 July 1948 · page 5

Debutantes who will be presented at St. Peter's Church (Hamilton) ball on July 19.—Back row: Dorothy Bryant, Beryl Clarke, Shirley Lorraine, Lynette d'Archy, Ann Caldwell, Margaret Jackson and Val Thomas. Front row: Judith Cooper, Dorothy Moore, June Wigginton, the…

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Theatre Manager Wins Cup

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 15 July 1948 · page 6

The annual competition among Hoyt's Newcastle suburban picture theatres for the Hoyt's Cup was won by Mr. E. Minter (right), Manager of the Savoy Theatre, New Lambton. Mr. R. Miners (left), representing the directors of Hoyt's…

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Ball And Chain For "Spike"

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 July 1948 · page 2

BALL AND CHAIN are fastened to a doleful-looking Spike Jones, American orchestra leader, by his bride-to-be, singer Helen Greco…

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Methodist Concert at Stockton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 15 July 1948 · page 4

A children's concert in St. Paul's Anglican Hall for Stockton Methodist Intermediate Sunday School raised £14. The children were…

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Catholic Charities Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 15 July 1948 · page 3

A concert arranged by Miss Joanne Dwyer, in aid of the Combined Catholic Charities, will be given in the City Hall next Sunday…

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Local Jazz Band's Debut

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 July 1948 · page 3

The Steely City Seven, a Newcastle jazz combination which made its concert debut at Legion House last night, will present formidable…

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"Flyer" Backdrop For Railway Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 July 1948 · page 4

A PAINTING of the Newcastle Flyer engine formed the backdrop to the stage of the City Hall last night for the annual Railway…

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Change May Be Sought In New Ball Rule

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 July 1948 · page 3

LONDON, July 15.—The Australian Board of Control may seek a revision of the law providing a new ball after 40 overs (eight…

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