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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1911

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The Town Band

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1911 · page 2

Now that the Town Band has a good conductor, and is on a fair way to being placed upon a good musical footing, would it not be as well to…

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Choral Society Formed. Wellington Eisteddfod Discussed. A Committee Appointed. Will the Orchestra Join in?

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 3 May 1911 · page 2

A PUBLIC meeting was held at the Town Hall on Monday night for the purpose of discussing the question of Dubbo competing at the Wellington Eisteddfod in August, and of…

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West's Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 May 1911 · page 4

The skating rink was packed to the doors on Tuesday evening, when the star film was a representation of the popular drama "East Lynne." This has…

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His Majesty's Moving Theatre

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 May 1911 · page 4

Lovers of all that is best in drama will be pleased to learn that Philip Lytton's famous dramatic company will be with us again on Saturday next…

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Band Concert in the Park

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 6 May 1911 · page 4

THE Senior Cadet Band will play the following programme in the park on Sunday afternoon, commencing at 3.15:--March, "Athletic"; hymn. "Hall to the Brightness": selection…

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Our Band Master

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1911 · page 4

Mr. Chris. Taylor, conductor of the Dubbo Band, has been appointed conductor of the Geurie Band. We congratulate the Geurie blowers on their…

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His Majesty's Moving Theatre

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 6 May 1911 · page 4
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The annual show will be ushered in by the appearance of a first-class company carrying its own theatre apparatus and a huge spread of canvas covering excellent seating…

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West's Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 May 1911 · page 2

The Grand National Steeplechase which was run on Friday, March 24th., at 3 p.m. at Aintree (200 miles from London), will be re[?]run at West's…

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The Cadet Band

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 10 May 1911 · page 2

The Senior Cadet Band played a number of selections in the park on Sunday afternoon. The public were in attendance in large numbers, and…

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His Majesty's Moving Theatre

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 10 May 1911 · page 2

This (Tuesday) night Phillip Lytton will present His Majesty's Moving Theatre. The star actress is Miss Madge Hope, and the plays are under the management of Mr. Phillip…

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Sunday Afternoon Band Concerts

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 13 May 1911 · page 4

LAST Sunday afternoon the Senior Cad[?]t Band entertained a large number of people in the park with their playing, which was much appreciated. The programme submitted was…

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The Monarch Pictures

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1911 · page 4

This popular resort of entertainment did more than a fair share of business, and on each night of the Show was crowded. The audiences were treated…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1911 · page 4

A progressive euchre party and dance will be held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening, the 24th May. The feature of the party will be the…

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AMUSEMENTS. His Majesty's Moving Theatre

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1911 · page 4

Mr. Philip Lytton's Moving Theatre Company opened on Tuesday night with the "Two Little Vagabonds." On Wednesday night, on account of the…

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Big Fire at a Theatre

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 13 May 1911 · page 5

Further particulars concerning the fire at the Empire Palace Theatre, Edinburgh, show that the ninth body has been found in the rains. The search still continues…

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Startling Scenes in Concert Rooms. Strange Experiences of Some Famous Singers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 13 May 1911 · page 2

THE sensation recently created in a Berlin concert-room, when Dr. Richard Strauss, who was conducting, turned and rebuked soma members of the audience…

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Dubbo Show. Very Large Attendances. an Excellent Sheep Section. Office-bearers:—President, Mr. Frank Mack; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. J. A. Ryan, T. Baird, J. P. Mackay, T. Willkins, J. Stevenson and H. Strahorn; Hon, Treasurer, Mr. G. J. Sefton; Committee, Messrs. J. G. Brown, T. M. Scott, J. Bell, E. H. Utley, J. Field, W. W. Baird, F. I. Body, F, C. Wake, W. F. McManamey, J. N. Payne, J. Heane, A. D. Booth, J. O. Palmer, L. Roberts, R. G. Dulhunty, J. Rutherford, junr., G. Mack, J. Bell, F. Stones, T. D. Palmer, T. R. Baird, R. C. Brown, H. T. Blacket, C. Cadell, S. J. Tink, G. Currie, H. C. Strahorn, T. M. Smith, G. A. Ball, M. Barlow, C. Brownlow, H. B. Pinnington, D. Kilby, F. L. Ryrie, A Craig, Dr. Adams, T. R. Cleaver, J. A. Tink, W. H. Godwin and T. A. Whiteley; Auditors, Messrs. A. Tyers Wood and J. E. Serisier; Secretary, Mr. Fred Weston

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1911 · page 4

"Men may rise on stepping stones of their dead selves to greater things," wrote England's master singer in this immortal "In Memoriam," and the…

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Sousa's Band Arrives

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 2

SOUSA'S famous band arrived in Sydney on Monday. There were thousands of people on the platform. Source, together with the Major Rennie, stopped into a carriage to the…

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Senior Cadet Band Social

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 May 1911 · page 5

A social in aid of the senior cadet band was held in the Oddfellows' Hall last evening, but owing to the rain, the attendance was not as large as it…

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