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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1908

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[?]Uyenile Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 4

A fancy dress juvenile ball was given by Miss Alma Keigbran's dancing class at the M[?]onic Hall on Wednesday evening last, the 22nd inst. There were some pretty…

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Inter-State Band Contest

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 4

THE Inter-State band contest at the Sydney Sports Ground, concluded on Monday night, was won by the Armidale City Band, Newtown (ex-champion) second, and North Sydney…

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Miss Alma Keighran's Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 4

IN accordance with what is now an annual custom Miss Alma Keighran on Wednesday celebrated the opening of the dancing season by a re-union of her pupils and ex-pupils in the…

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Look on These Pictures. Dissipated Fortune

The Western Herald · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 3

At the London Bankruptcy Court recently the public examination was concluded of Richard Atkinson, described as of Park-lane W.,and other addresses…

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A Foo[?]ball Story

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 28 April 1908 · page 3

Covered with mud, his clothes and his face bleeding, the wretched man find before a crowd of people. An old carter who was driving along…

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His Majesty's Moving Theatre

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 2

THE above theatrical enterprise, which has had an unprecedented run of success throughout Australia, will open a brief season here, commencing on Monday night. The theatre,…

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Macmahon's Moving Pictures

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 4

On Monday next, the 4th inst., Mr. William Anderson will open at the Masonic Ha[?]l with MacMahon's Stirring Picture Drams, of " Robbery Under Arms,"…

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His Majesty's Moving Theatre

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 4
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

On Monday next, the 4th instant, the residents of Dubbo and visitors in for the show will have the opportunity of seeing a series of dramatic representations under…

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Chapter Xvi. "Russia is not a country, but a vast theatre."—Custine's Travels

The Western Herald · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 2

The three young men mutually agreed to observe the strictest silence respecting their adventure; even from Mr. Markham it was to be kept a secret; for…

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Dubbo Amateur Orchestral Society. Forthcoming Concert

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 4

AT a meeting of the Dubbo Amateur Orchestral Society held last Wednesday evening, the Secretary (Mr. C. R. Taylor), stated that he had received correspondence from Mr. and Mrs…

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Macahon's Moving Pictures

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1908 · page 2

Mr. Wm. Anderson's moving pictures, staged by MacMahon, opened for a week's season in the Masonic Hall to an appreciative audience on Monday night. The…

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His Majesty's Moving Theatre. a Great Success

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1908 · page 2

A considerable decree of curiosity had been Aroused by the intimation of a visit from the moving theatre, with which Mr. Phillip Lylton is touring the provinces,…

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His Majesty's Moving Theatre. "Every Inch a Man."

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 6 May 1908 · page 2

THE enterprise of Mr. Philip Lytton in bringing such an enormous attraction to Dubbo for Show week as His Majesty's Moving Theatre will undoubtedly reward him handsomely. Dubbo…

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His Majesty's Moving Theatre. A Record Amusement Season

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 9 May 1908 · page 4

THE nightly attendances at the above mention novel play house have really been enormous, and an emphatic all round success has been secure by the enterprising manager, Mr. Philip…

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Concert Experiences

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 9 May 1908 · page 7

A PROMINENT singer, who began his career in giving concerts about the country, had some extraordinary experiences in towns where such entertainments were of rare…

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The Town Band

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 May 1908 · page 2

The town band played in the rotunda, Bell Park, on Sunday afternoon under the baton of bandmaster Laing, There was a good number of…

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His Majesty's Moving Theatre

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 2
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Mr. Philip Lytton, the proprietor of His Majesty's Moving Theatre, which did such an enormon[?]ly successful season during Dubbo Show week, has announced…

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Dubbo Orchestral Society. Forthcoming Concert

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 2

THE Dubbo Amateur Orchestral Society's concert will take place next Tuesday evening in the Masonic Hall. The orchestra are playing splendidly together. They have been in active…

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