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

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1946

1,452 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 3 of 73

Big Aero Club Ball Tomorrow Night Will Contain Surprises

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 16 January 1946 · page 5

The first big social event of the year will be at the Strand Theatre on Thursday night when the Orange Aero Club holds his Queen…

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Dance Tonight

National Advocate · Thursday 17 January 1946 · page 2

Have your fun at the Walshaw Hall tonight. The usual popular dance is being held there instead of in the Masonic Hall. Betty Bills' Band will…

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Railway Institute Dance

National Advocate · Thursday 17 January 1946 · page 2

The dance to be held tonight in the Railway Institute will be composed of old time and jazz. Cool drinks will be provided. The floor and music…

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Burlington Theatre

National Advocate · Thursday 17 January 1946 · page 4

One of the screen's most individual and unusual dramas in the MGM feature "Thunder Rock" which will have its final screening at the Burlington…

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Night Carnival and Ball

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1946 · page 10

Arrangements are well in hand for the night carnival and ball, which are to be held at the Regent Theatre on Australia Day night…

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Dance in Bathurst Hall Tonight

National Advocate · Thursday 17 January 1946 · page 2

A dance will be held in the Bathurst Hall tonight an d patrons are assured of an enjoyable time. Bede Sheridan's orchestra will provide the…

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Air Queen Announced at Ball Tonight

Central Western Daily · Thursday 17 January 1946 · page 1

Four hundred curious dancers will attend the Aero Club’s Ball at the Strand tonight…

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At the Pictures Theatre Royal

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 2

Marjorie Reynolds and Charlie Ruggles are starred in "Three is a Family," a whimsical comedy screening at the Theatre Royal to-night…

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Raaf Band Homeward Bound

Central Western Daily · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 1

London picture [?] of the RAAF Band before embarking on a troopship for Australia. The band was among the [?] RAAF personnel to leave England. Only a small number of airmen now await repatriation to Australia…

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General News Band in the Park

National Advocate · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 2

The Bathurst District Band, under the conductorship of Mr. J. Lewins will render a programme of music in Machattie Park next Sunday evening…

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Red Cross Card Party and Dance

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 5

Lighting restrictions having been lifted, the monthly party in aid of Red Cross funds was held on Saturday night…

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Aero Club Ball Dancer Critically Ill

Central Western Daily · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 1

Jack Thomas, of about 22 years of age, was taken seriously ill at the Aero Club Ball at the Strand Theatre last night…

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Burlington Theatre "Lady on a Train"

National Advocate · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 6

The popular star Deanna Durbin heads the cast in the Universal attraction "Lady on a Train" advertised to open at the Burlington…

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Newcastle Fliers Visit Orange For Aero Ball

Central Western Daily · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 1

Both ex-RAAF Squadron Leader Chris Burlace and Mr. W. Payne were impressed with Orange when they flew over yesterday morning from Newcastle. Mr. Burlace said last night that Orange Aero…

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"We Dive At Dawn" At Theatre Cumnock

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 6

At Theatre Cumnock this Saturday will be screened, "We Dive At Dawn." This is a magnificent picture—the…

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Mavis Thompson, “Queen Of Air”; Spectacular Ball

Central Western Daily · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 1

Winner of the Queen of the Air competition conducted by the Orange Aero Club is Mavis Thompson. Miss Thompson was declared elected…

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St. Pat's Dance

National Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1946 · page 2

Another popular dance will be conducted by St Pat's Club tonight in the Bathurst Hall. There will be the usual features of two orchestras with…

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Burlington Theatre

National Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1946 · page 6

A grand variety of entertainment is provided in the double feature programme which opened at the Burlington Theatre last night with "Lady…

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General News Tonight's Dance

National Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1946 · page 2

The Railway Sports and Social Club will conduct, another of their popular dances at the Railway Institute to-night. Cool drinks will be on sale…

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Thursday's Benefit Dance

National Advocate · Monday 21 January 1946 · page 2

A benefit dance will be conducted in the Masonic Hall on Thursday night in aid of Len Nairne. who has been aptly termed Bathurst's…

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