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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1918

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Fitzgeralds' Pictures

The Western Herald · Wednesday 3 July 1918 · page 2

This (Wednesday) evening at Fitzgerald's Picture Palace there will be three brilliant stars. The first is "Madcap Madge," a five real comedy…

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The Pictures

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 5 July 1918 · page 2

The chief attraction on to-night's programme is the Triangle triumph 'The Gown of Destiny," featuring one of the world's famous actresses,…

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Hospital Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 5 July 1918 · page 1

Preparations for too annual ball in aid of the Dubbo District Hospital-- the big event of the year--are proceeding apace. There are already…

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Wattle Dance

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 July 1918 · page 2

At a meeting of ladies interested in the Wattle dance last week, it was decided that the annual function be held this year on Wednesday, 22nd August,…

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Dubbo Band

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 9 July 1918 · page 1

Friday night five tenders for the supply of uniforms wer considered. The tender of Mr. Currie--17 at £5 10s, and…

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Local and General. Hospital Annual Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 12 July 1918 · page 1

The annual ball in aid of the Dubbo District Hospital will be held in the Empire Hall on the night of Thursday next, Much preparation for the…

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The Pictures

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 16 July 1918 · page 1

A spectacular story of frontier life, "The Highway of Hope," will be the main feature of a big programme at the Monarch Stadium to-morrow night…

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Boy Scouts' Concert

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 July 1918 · page 4

The arrangements for the Boy Scouts' concert, to be held in the Oddfellows Hall, on Wednesday next, are well in hand. An excellent musical and…

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Hospital Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 July 1918 · page 1

Long before the grand march opened the hospital ball in the Empire Hall last night the gallery and stage were crowded by non-dancers who had come…

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The Hospital Ball. a Great Success

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 July 1918 · page 2

The Hospital Ball of 1918 will long be known as one of the greatest successes of its kind ever held in Dubbo. And to the credit of a few ladies can…

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Boy Scouts' Concert

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 July 1918 · page 2

The public of Wellington will be given an opportunity on Wednesday night next of listening to a tip-top programme of local artists in connection…

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Juvenile Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 23 July 1918 · page 2

The juvenile bull in aid of the Dubbo District Hospital culminated the annual effort in a complete triumph. There was a very large attendance…

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The Hospital Juvenile Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1918 · page 2

The juvenile ball in connection with the Dubbo District Hospital was held on Friday night, and was a great success from two viewpoints, viz., the point of…

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Hospital Dance

The Western Herald · Wednesday 24 July 1918 · page 2

Friday night, instead of being occupied by the Bazaar, was given over to a dance in aid of the Hospital. The attendance was very good, fully 80…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Western Herald · Wednesday 24 July 1918 · page 2

Saturday night was occupied by a Euchre Party and Dance in Fitzgerald's Hall in aid of the Red Cross. About 60 couples were present at the…

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Boy Scouts' Concert. a Great Success

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 July 1918 · page 5

The concert in aid of the Wellington Boy Scouts, which was held in the Odd-fellows Hall last evening, was largely attended. The scouts were in need of…

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Annual Highland Gathering and Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 July 1918 · page 3

Wednesday. August 28th, is the day of all days of this year which is dear to the heart of every Caledonian in the district. That is the date of the…

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Dubbo Military Band

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 August 1918 · page 1

During the time there was a military camp in Dubbo sufficient was raised by public subscription to purchase a complete set of new band instruments for…

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The Pictures

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 August 1918 · page 1

An American paper had the following to say of the big picture to be shown in the Empire Hall to-morrow night: "Fifteen hundred American…

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Musical Society's Dance

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 August 1918 · page 1

A dance, under the auspices of the Musical Society, will be held in the Protestant Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) night. Last week this dance was…

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