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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1918

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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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Recruiting Pictures

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 August 1918 · page 1

Much has been written about the efficacy of the appeal made by good moving pictures for recruiting. Recently we commented on the great value in…

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The Dance

The Western Herald · Saturday 10 August 1918 · page 3

Later, a complimentary dance was given to the soldiers by the ladies of the Red Cross. Others were charged 2s each, ladies free…

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The Pictures

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 August 1918 · page 1

Ann Ponnington will be the heroine in "The Antics of Ann," a wonderful story of seminary life, to be shown tonight. There will also be a Mack…

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Hospital Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 August 1918 · page 1

A pleasant surprise awaited the committee of the Dubbo District Hospital on Friday night--with the exception of the president, Mr. Barden. He was the…

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The Hospital Ball. RESULT: £200 [?]s 6d

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 August 1918 · page 2

It is an old saying, "Let a woman know a thing and the world will know it," but that idea has been entirely expl[?]ded by the ladies who had charge…

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Our Hospital. Annual Ball Realises Over £200

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 August 1918 · page 2

The regular meeting of the committee of the Dubbo District Hospital was held on Friday night when there were present Messrs. J. Burden, president; D…

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Monarch Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 August 1918 · page 4

Which is the best mother for a little boy, a Chinaman or a flock of cowboys? Come to the Monarch's on Saturday and decide the question for yourselves, when…

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Convent Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 August 1918 · page 1

The annual ball in aid of Dubbo Convent will be held in the Empire Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) night, and a juvenile ball will be held on the…

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Local and General. the Pictures

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 August 1918 · page 1

"Bab's Diary" is the title of the star picture for to-morrow night. On Friday evening the play that won the £1000 prize in the Triangle contest will…

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Imperial Concert Co

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 August 1918 · page 1

A concert company, the male members of which are returned soldiers, will give an entertainment in Dubbo on next Thursday night. The press in…

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Wattle Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 August 1918 · page 4

The annual wattle dance, in aid of the Sisters of Mercy, is now drawing near, and will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday night next. This…

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Pictures for Peers an Exclusive Kinema Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 August 1918 · page 7

The most exclusive picture palace in the world is in the stately precints of of the House of Lords. It came into being early in 1917 for the purpose of…

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Juvenile Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 August 1918 · page 1

The sequel to the annual Convent ball, the juvenile ball, was held last night, and was an immense success. Little ones were present in hundreds,…

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Convent Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 August 1918 · page 5

Hundred's of people of all ages attended the Convent ball in the Empire Hall on Wednesday night--youths in their teens, girls of similar ages, men…

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Dance at Eulomogo

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 August 1918 · page 4

A dance held in Mr. Sam May's grain shed at Eulomogo ou Monday night was attended by about 25 couples, among whom were a number…

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Annual Convent Ball a Great Success

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 August 1918 · page 5

There is no doubt if you want a social function to be a success the only way to make it such is to hand it over to the womenfolk. Then the job will…

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The Pictures

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 1

In the Monarch Hall to-morrow night Douglas Fairbanks will take the leading role in "The Man from Painted Post," a five-r[?]ler artcraft feature…

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Returned Soldiers' Association Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 August 1918 · page 6

A dance in connection with the recently formed Returned Soldiers' Association will be held in tho Oddfellows Hall on Wednesday, September 25, and…

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Annual Wattle Dance. a Large Attendance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 August 1918 · page 7

There is an old saying "that all roads lead to Rome," but last night it looked as if "all roads led to the Oddfellows Hall," the occasion being the…

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