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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1917

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Maryvale Patriotic Concert

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 September 1917 · page 5

The patriotic concert arranged to take place in the public school, Maryvale, on Friday night was a great success. The proceeds were to be donated…

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The Result of Pictures

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 1

A remarkable case was heard at the Juvenile Court, Auckland, when three boys were charged with theft and wilfully damaging furniture…

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The Dixie's Second Concert. Raises Over £150 for War Chest

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 October 1917 · page 2

The Dixie Minstrels made their second appearance at the Oddfellows' Hall last Friday evening before an immense audience. The whole number of…

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Annual Wattle Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 October 1917 · page 4

The annual wattle dance in aid of the funds of the Wellington Convent was held in the Oddfellows' Hall last night, and, notwithstanding the stormy…

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Grand Concert. a Successful Function

Western Age · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 2

A very successful concert under the auspices of the recently formed Cadets' Improvement Club took place at the Masonic Hall, on…

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A Successful Dance

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 8

The wool-shed at "Arthursleigh" on Wednesday night was the scene of a very successful and highly enjoyable dance, organised in support of…

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Patriotic Concert. a Great Success

Western Age · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 3

The patriotic concert which eventuated at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening, in aid of work among the troops under the auspices…

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Open Air Pictures

Western Age · Tuesday 16 October 1917 · page 3

During the winter months West's popular pictures were shown in the Masonic Hall, but the old weather having passed, that practice has now…

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Concert at Geurie

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 October 1917 · page 6

Last night a very successful concert was held in the Royal Hall, Geurie, partly in aid of the funds of the local Union Church, 20 per cent. of the…

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Monarch Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 October 1917 · page 4

The big feature of the Monarch Open-air Stadium to-night will be a five-reel Paramount play, entitled, "Those without Sin," an exciting story…

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Queen of Commerce Concert Co. at Collie

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 7

On Wednesday night last one of the most pleasant evenings that has been held in Collie took place in the local hall, in the form of a concert,…

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The Kennedy Concert Co

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 8

We are in receipt of a post card from Mr S.R. Kennedy announcing his celebrated concert company will shortly be visiting Gilgandra. The…

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Commercial Travellers' Concert

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 8

On Tuesday night last the Australian Hall was packed when the Commercial Travellers gave their concert. The programme was really…

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Concert at Mundooran

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 8

A Mundooran correspondent informs us that a highly successful concert was held there last week under the direction of Mr C. A…

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Monarch Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 October 1917 · page 2

The canny woman's wit of a Scotch lassie against her prospective father-in-law, whose only idea is to see his son married to a society belle, is the…

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Wattle Dance Results

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 October 1917 · page 2

Persons interested in the results of I the "Wattle Dance will be grarified to know that in spite of the advert circumstances of the times this animal…

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Monarch Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 November 1917 · page 6

One of the strongest and best picture programmes yet seen in wellington will be that which the above company will screen on Saturday night next. The…

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Monarch Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 November 1917 · page 2

A woman's fight against the concensus of public opinion supported by the strong love of a man, is the theme of the World production, "The…

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Concert at Delroy

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 November 1917 · page 2

A concert, organised by Adjutant Hepper and the Girl Scouts in aid of the Salvation Army Men's Huts for the soldiers, was held in the open air at Mr…

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Monarch Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 November 1917 · page 4

The star attraction at the Monarch Pictures to-night will be a five rae Brady-made World feature, featuring Ethel Clayton, entitled "Web of…

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