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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1944

1,168 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 19 of 59

Reunion Club's Happy Ball

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 8 May 1944 · page 4

Lithgow's' most popular event in the year's dancing calendar, the 11th annual ball of the Scottish Reunion Social Club, held in the Pavilion…

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Mr. Spender Heckled Mr. Chifley's Indignant Reply City Theatre War Loan Incident

National Advocate · Monday 8 May 1944 · page 2

During the course of his First Liberty Loan appeals at the C[?] Theatre on Saturday night, Mr. P. C. Spender, MHR, and a member of…

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Victory Loan Concert Good Response by Small Investors in Bathurst

National Advocate · Monday 8 May 1944 · page 2

There was a good response by small subscribers at the Victory Loan concert held last night in the Masonic Hall. Although no figures were then…

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Burlington Theatre "Sons of the Anzacs"

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1944 · page 4

Showing in the first part of the programme at the Burlington Theatre tonight is an absorbing film entitled "Sons of the Anzacs" 10 reels in length…

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Bathurst Red Cross Good Work During Past Month Plans for Gymkhana and Ball

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1944 · page 4

The chief business discussed at the monthly meeting of the Bathurst branch was in connection with the "Air Race to Geneva." Arrangements were put…

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Mr. Spender Heckled Second Edition Yesterday. Mr. Ch[?]ley's Indignant Reply City Theatre War Loan Incident

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1944 · page 3

During the course of his First Liberty Loan appeals at the City Theatre on Saturday night, Mr. P. C. Spender, MHR, and a member of…

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Victory Loan Concert Good Response by Small Investors in Bathurst

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1944 · page 3

There was a good response by small subscribers at the Victory Loan concert held last night in the Masonic Hall. Although no figures were then…

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At the Pictures Trades Hall and Union Theatre

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 10 May 1944 · page 2

Showing at the Union Theatre tonight only is Dorothy Lamour with Ray Milland in Paramount's spectacular jungle drama in glorious…

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Burlington Theatre Matinee Today

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 May 1944 · page 4

The film of the fighting forces of Australia—"Sons of the Anzacs"—(to reels) will be shown at the Burlington Theatre tonight in the first half of the…

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Local and General News Orange District Band

Leader · Wednesday 10 May 1944 · page 2

The Orange District Band on Sunday afternoon last. in Cook Park completed their summer programme of twenty recitals, and will now have…

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Actors Fined 'Goddam' Classed as Profane Sequel to Theatre Performance

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 May 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Certain phrases used in the play, "Boy Meets Girl," staged recently at the Minerva Theatre resulted today in Hal Thompson and…

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Highly Successful Concert Patriotic Fund Benefits

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 10 May 1944 · page 3

Carcoar excelled itself on Friday. April 28. the occasion being the concert organised by Mrs. C. Davis for the Comforts Fund. Directed by Mr. W…

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Novelty Concert

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 May 1944 · page 2

A novelty concert will be held at the Masonic Ball on Monday, May 15 The proceeds will go to Corporal Elliott. Services Red Cross Popular…

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Burlington Theatre

National Advocate · Thursday 11 May 1944 · page 4

Tonight is the final screening of "Sons of the Anzacs," an authentic story of our Australian boys in action in the present war magnificently…

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Dunedoo Locals Church of England Ball

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 May 1944 · page 3

Preparations are well in hand, for the Church of England ball on May 31, which promises to be one of the outstanding events of this…

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CLEARED £103 Queen of May Ball at Leadville

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 May 1944 · page 14

The Queen of May Ball at Leadville last Friday was an outstanding success. The attendance was probably the largest ever seen at a…

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At the Pictures Trades Hall and Union Theatre

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 2

To-night only at the Union Theatre Metro's anti-Nazi melodrama "Mortal Storm'' (James Stewart) will be presented. "Congo Maisie" is the support…

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The Select Dance

Leader · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 2

Dance away worry, enjoy pleasant and perfect dancing to Reynold’s famous band, and the fast perfect door. Foresters’ Hall every Saturday…

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"Back to Chidhood" Dance

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 5

To wind up the Cudal Baby Show a card party and dance was held at night, taking the form o[?] a "Back to Childhood Days."…

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Theatre Cumnock Attractions

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 3

At Theatre Cumnock this Saturday, Robt, Paige, Diana Barrymore, Leo Carrillo, Anno Gwynne and Andy Devino star in "Frontier Badman." A…

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