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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1917

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For the Children. S.a. Concert and Fairs

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 August 1917 · page 5

Last night there was a largo attendance at the Oddfellows' Hall, when the Mayor (Alderman M. McLood) presided at a concert and faire promoted…

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Band Concert

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 1

The Dubbo Band, with a view to raising money to purchase uniforms, gave a concert at Narromine on Wednesday evening, being supported by…

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The Hospital Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 2

The annual Hospital Ball was held at the Empire Hall on Tuesday evening last, and we regret very much to say that it was not the success it should…

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The Convent Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 6

The adult and juvenile balls, under the auspices of Dubbo Convent, will be held on the nights of next Thursday and Friday. Judging by the large…

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Wattle Dance

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 9

A Wattle Dance under the auspices of St. Josephs Convent, will be held in the Australian Hall on Monday night next. The proceeds will…

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Ball[?]more

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 5

The district has been favored with another fall of rain (about 80 points). Since then lovely weather has prevailed. glorious, bright sunny days, and…

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Band in the Park

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 9

Sunday afternoon, the band under the baton of Nr. Sousa, gave a benefit in aid of the School Queen in the park, and the fine musical…

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The Convent Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 2

Last night's Convent Ball at the Empire Hall was undoubtedly one of the best social events of the season. For weeks past a committee of ladies,…

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Convent Ball. a Scene of Brilliance

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 1

Year after year since the foundation stone was laid of the Dubbo Convent the annual Convent bull has in variably been the social success of the…

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Monarch Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 September 1917 · page 6

The chief feature at the Monarch Pictures this evening will be Fatty Arbuckle in "The Butcher Boy," and that is sufficient to ensure that the…

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Cinderella Dance

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 6

A Cinderella dance, in support of the Schools' Queen, Miss Rankin, will be held in the Chelmsford Hall to-night (Friday). Children will…

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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate. Tuesday, September 18, 1617. Local and General Salvation Army Patriotic Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 September 1917 · page 2

Our readers are reminded of the Patriotic Concert to be given by the Girls' Life Saving Guards, in the Salvation Army Hall on Wednesday night next…

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Monarch Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 September 1917 · page 4

The chief attraction at the Monarch to-night will be a seven-reel Paramount production entitled. "Snow White," featuring that dainty little…

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Patriotic Fete and Dance

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 8

The social side of things in connection with the forthcoming Gulargam bone Show (October 3rd) are not being. neglected, neither is the…

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Proposed Band Contest for Gilgandra

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 8

At the recent meeting of representatives of Friendly Societies, etc., to make arrangements for the big procession and sports carnival in…

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Fancy Dress and Masked Ball. a Great Success

Western Age · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 3

The fancy dress and masked ball held in the Masonic Hall last night in aid of the War Chest fund, was attended by about fifty couples and…

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Red Cross Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1917 · page 2

The final dance of the Bed Cross dancing classes was held on Friday night last in the Empire Hall. The event was a most enjoyable and…

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Geurie Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 September 1917 · page 4

The social in aid of the local Catholic Church, was attended by about 170 couples, and was a splendid success in every way. The…

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Monarch Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 September 1917 · page 4

Home very clever "trick" photography is shown in Triangle's latest production "The Snarl," featuring Bessie Barriscale and Charles Gunn,…

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Dixies' War Chest Concert

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 September 1917 · page 4

The musical conductor of the Dixies reports a very convincing rehearsal of the programme for the grand concert (in aid of the War Chest Fund)…

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